Food waste finding second life in New York
We get an update on the implementation of a state law promoting food donation and recycling.
Senate eyes needs of urban communities outside of NYC
State Senate Cities 2 Committee Chair Rachel May, a Syracuse Democrat, explains her new committee leadership role.
Budget theater begins final act
The "mothership" landed, activists get loud and Bloomberg spends in defense of Hochul.
New York’s growing commitment to electric vehicle infrastructure
New York State Public Service Commission Chairman Rory Christian discusses new electric vehicle charging stations.
Imagining a future without changing the clocks
State Sen. Joe Griffo makes the case for a permanent daylight saving time In New York and around the country.
Steering energy companies toward greener future
State Sen. Liz Krueger wants to direct state regulators to more aggressively impose green rules on energy companies.
Major environmental initiatives up for debate in budget process
Politico New York reporter Marie J. French considers the major environmental initiatives that could be in the budget.
Schism at Capitol over governor’s proposed pre-trial detention reforms
FWD.us New York Director Alana Sivin responds to Gov. Kathy Hochul's effort to increase the use of monetary bail.
Lawmaker champions expanded access to emergency contraception
Legislation from Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas requires SUNY and CUNY campuses make emergency contraception available.
Investing in New York’s workforce
The NY Association for Training and Employment Professionals is pushing a $150 million investment in workforce development.