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State wants drivers to ‘Give Turtles a Brake’
Environmental officials want drivers to be on the lookout for turtles, as they may be on the road in search of a nesting location.
Stagnant state funding for opioid epidemic fight
We examine the top line spending on combatting the opioid epidemic in the recently adopted state budget.
Senate examines unemployment rates for New Yorkers with disabilities
We consider the policy and culture changes needed to reverse the high levels of unemployment for New Yorkers with disabilities.
Traffic camera operator in New York pitches safety benefits
We explore the expanded use of red-light and speed cameras with the company operating hundreds of cameras in the state.
State budget grapples with federal health care changes
Politico New York's Katelyn Cordero talks about health care funding that made it into the state budget and what got left out.
Senate gambling chair on New York’s racing and casino landscape
State Sen. Joe Addabbo discusses New York City casinos, the future of prediction markets and subsidies for horse racing.
Answering the prayers of underdog primary candidates
If they had a magic wand, what would underdog candidates in New York's primaries wish for?
GOP lawmakers push for suspension of state gas taxes
State Sen. George Borrello calls on Gov. Kathy Hochul to suspend the state's gasoline taxes to provide some relief at the pump.
Standardizing food date labeling in New York
New York lawmakers are considering standardizing confusing food date labels and requiring the use of meaningful dates and terms.
