Political patronage lives on in NYC courts
New York Focus Albany Bureau Chief Chris Bragg discusses the benefits of being politically connected in New York City.
Held for consideration
We've got leftover answers from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Albany Law School's Richard Rifkin.
Concerns with Hochul’s ‘drugged driving’ proposals
Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget has progressive activists worried about increased criminalization of drugs.
Comptroller DiNapoli talks budgeting and pension fund
The state comptroller is urging fiscal prudence in the budget process and dismisses divesting the pension fund of Tesla.
NY top court upholds validity of ethics oversight entity
Andrew Cuomo's challenge to the constitutionality of the state ethics watchdog was shot down by the state's top court.
Businesses want to limit the scope of credit card fees
A business coalition is backing legislation prohibiting credit card companies from charging a fee on sales taxes and tips.
Developers want more subsidies to build affordable housing
New York State Association for Affordable Housing President & CEO Jolie Milstein discusses her agenda for state policymakers.
New York wants to (hire) you!
State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon explains the effort to place former federal workers into state government jobs.
Home care transition mired in controversy
We talk with Caring Majority Rising about the controversial transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program.
Expanding access to birth control in New York
Pharmacies are at the center of a birth control access campaign for New Yorkers without primary care services.