Protecting New Yorkers’ right to request ‘reasonable accommodations’
In December, state law was strengthened to protect New Yorkers who request reasonable accommodations in public places.
Paid medical leave expansion stalls in Albany
Competing benefit structures for the state's paid medical leave program emerged during budget negotiations.
New York’s disability benefit poised for major increase
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to increase the state's medical and disability benefit, which hasn't been raised in three decades.
2024 Television Diary
The highs of 2024 in television reached epic proportions. Unfortunately, these gems were extremely rare.
2023 Television Diary
The best, worst, and everything in between on television in 2023.
2023 Movie Diary
The movies consumed in the theater and on the couch in 2023 by Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo.
2022 Movie Diary
The movies consumed in the theater and on the couch in 2022 by Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo.
Hochul stresses importance of ‘responsible’ budgeting
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is working with legislative leaders to find the "right balance" of spending for the state budget.
New York is flush with cash as revenues exceed projections
One month into the state's fiscal year the balance sheets look much better than projected.
