What does it mean to be a ‘sanctuary’ for immigrants?
Albany Law School's Lauren DesRosiers discusses the legal significance of being a "Sanctuary State."
Brother, can you spare a matching contribution?
2024 is uncharted territory for incumbent state lawmakers and aspiring members of the state legislature
Religious schools want state to double security funding
Teach Coalition CEO Maury Litwack says private, religious should get $90 million from the state for security measures.
Basil Seggos looks back on career at DEC
New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos sits down for his exit interview.
Combatting child poverty with payments to new moms
Senate Labor Committee Chair Jessica Ramos calls for the state to fund cash payments to new mothers living in poverty.
Senate housing leader describes priorities for housing deal
Senator Brian Kavanagh discusses "Good Cause," funding for rent vouchers, and rollbacks to the 2019 rental protections.
Four years after the death of Daniel Prude
Representatives from the New York Civil Liberties Union urge an overhaul in emergency responses to mental health episodes.
Senate leader Stewart-Cousins discusses budget
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins talks about taxes, building new housing, and her role as a black leader.
Adding up the cost of New York’s green transition
New York is implementing a transformative climate change law and the Empire Center wants more transparency on future costs.
Nursing homes urge investment in Medicaid rates
Medicaid reimbursement rates don't cover the cost of long-term care, creating a financial imbalance for nursing homes.