FEATURED STORIES
LATEST POSTS
Former DEC commissioner reflects on career in public service
Joe Martens, the former head of the DEC, discusses the state's ban on fracking, his big regret in office and much more.
Syracuse-area nursing home emblematic of state’s struggle to care for elderly
Senate Aging Committee Chair Rachel May discusses state policies to improve care at New York's nursing homes.
New York bets big on offshore wind energy future
Former DEC commissioner Joe Martens explains the latest offshore wind developments in New York.
State health officials examine effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
The state Department of Health is leading the way on studies examining the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Unionizing farmworkers highlights evolving agriculture landscape
A 2019 state law overhauling farmworker rights and benefits continues to shape New York's agriculture sector.
Meet New York’s 2022 Teacher of the Year
Carly Santangelo is opening up a big world of agriculture to a young generation of New Yorkers.
Renewed scrutiny of New York’s fines, fees and surcharges
State Sen. Julia Salazar is pushing legislation to roll back the use of fines, fees and surcharges in New York.
Labor shortage tests after school programs
After school programs, like the child care industry more broadly, have struggled to meeting staffing needs in 2021.
Report: Trails in Adirondacks are too steep to be sustainable
Adirondack Council Conservation Officer Charlotte Staats wants the state to overhaul trails in the High Peaks region.
