Rethinking the focus of the child abuse reporting registry
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi wants to move from an anonymous child abuse reporting system to a confidential one.
A state registry to support New Yorkers with Parkinson’s
We explore the benefits of a state Parkinson's disease registry that is supported by the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Short-term rental industry balks at proposed state registry
We talked with Airbnb about an effort in Albany to create a statewide registry of short-term rental units.
Physicians want more New Yorkers in vaccine registry
The New York State Academy of Family Physicians backs legislation opting adults into a statewide vaccine registry.
Dearth of state regulations for short-term rental properties
Sen. Hinchey makes the case for new regulations on shot-term rental properties.
Promoting transparency of hospital services
The New York Civil Liberties Union is pushing for legislation creating a central registry of services hospitals don't provide.
State promotes historic businesses and preservation
We check in with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Commissioner Erik Kulleseid.