Ensuring language services with police interactions
Assemblymember Catalina Cruz makes the case for ensuring that people giving statements to the police are translated accurately.
The case for recalculating state support for English Language Learners
Association of School Boards and Business Officials of NY's Brian Cechnicki discusses education funding for English Language Learners.
NY wastewater monitoring promotes public health
The state's wastewater surveillance system has been recognized by the CDC as a "Center of Excellence."
Biden administration targets end to lead water pipes
New York has about 500,000 lead service lines that would need to be replaced in to comply with a proposed federal mandate.
Troopers secure paid time to process violent incidents
We examine a new benefit ensuring state police members get paid time off when they're involved in the serious use of force.
State budget sweetens public sector pension benefits
We talk with the state's second largest public sector union about more lucrative pension benefits for public sector workers.
Car insurance reforms included in state budget
Assemblymember Jen Lunsford discusses language in the state budget that is supposed to bring down car insurance costs.
New York restricts working relationships with ICE
Assemblymember Catalina Cruz discusses new laws redefining the relationship between local law enforcement and immigration officials.
Proposed constitutional amendment mandates mental health services
A proposed amendment to New York's Constitution would mandate the state care for the mental health needs of New Yorkers.
Senator Myrie talks suing ICE agents, gun control, and ‘Raise the Age’
Senator Zellnor Myrie discusses a path to suing ICE agents, new gun control measures, and implementing "Raise the Age."
