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.
Legislature looks to curb anonymous child abuse reporting
The controversial system of anonymous child abuse reports could be changing in New York.
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.
