Addressing New York’s lead problem
WE ACT for Environmental Justice's Sonal Jessel discusses the state budget and pending bills addressing lead in buildings.
State funding for new Buffalo Bills home ruled constitutional
Rob Rosborough, author of the New York Appeals blog, explains the legal debate over funding for a new Buffalo Bills stadium.
Legislative agenda for visually impaired New Yorkers
Martin Cahill, of the New York chapter of the American Council for the Blind, discusses the group's Albany agenda.
NYC rent board is focus for affordable housing debate
State Sen. Julia Salazar, a Brooklyn Democrat, explains the working of the Rent Guidelines Board in New York City.
Poll: New Yorkers weigh in on Hochul and budget
Gov. Kathy Hochul's favorable rating is underwater in a new survey of voters by the Siena College Research Institute.
New leader and facility for Wadsworth lab
After a three-decade career in public health, Dr. Leonard Peruski will be the director of the state's Wadsworth Center.
Lawmakers hone in on comprehensive waste reduction plan
State Sen. Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, talks about the "Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act."
Medical debt persists for thousands of New Yorkers
The budget includes language addressing financial assistance for health care costs, but advocates want additional protections.
Common Cause NY urges simpler, easier voting
Common Cause NY Executive Director Susan Lerner discusses potential changes to state election laws.
Mixed budget for New York farmers
New York Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Jeff Williams responds to the recently adopted state budget.