Senate ‘Clean Slate’ sponsor reflects on end-of-session drama
Sen. Zellnor Myrie provides a postmortem on effort to give New Yorkers with criminal records a fresh start.
Cuomo signs opioid settlement fund lockbox bill with undisclosed caveats
Cuomo negotiates future tweaks to law restricting the use of opioid settlement funds.
Drafting error holds up clean slates for more than 2 million New Yorkers
A postmortem on "Clean Slate" bill with Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
Are lawsuits the way to less gun violence? New York Democrats hope so
The state legislature believes it’s found a way around a federal law shielding gun manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits.
Lawmakers hope second time’s the charm for prosecutorial oversight panel
Sen. Jamaal Bailey believes the latest version of a prosecutorial conduct commission will pass constitutional muster.
Buffalo’s Democratic mayoral primary highlights shifting local political landscape
Investigative Post Executive Director Jim Heaney explains the unfolding political saga in Buffalo.
New York tries again to impose oversight of prosecutors
Sen. Jamaal Bailey discusses the latest attempt to level the playing field in New York's criminal justice system.
Consumer advocates wary of federal loan program coming to New York
A program designed to promote eco-friendly home upgrades isn't working for all homeowners.
New York breaks intractable cycle caused by traffic fines
A new state law enables New Yorkers to use payment plans for traffic fines and fees.
Will new state law dramatically alter hospital staffing? Maybe not
Healthcare Association of New York State President Bea Grause discusses the future staffing levels at state hospitals.