New York sports bettors beat the house
The New York Knicks and the U.S. men's soccer team appear to have been bad news for sports gambling operators in New York.
Fruit farmers request federal agriculture disaster declaration
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball talks about a disaster declaration requested for fruit farmers impacted by a frost.
New York’s alcohol czar talks rules and regulations
State Liquor Authority Chair Lily Fan talks about relaxing New York's restrictions on when alcohol can be enjoyed.
News outlets look to protect content from AI copycats
We explore legislation designed to stop online outlets from scraping content from news sites and repackaging the material.
NYC business interest approve of state budget
New York City's business interests spent millions lobbying on the state budget. We get their thoughts on the final deal.
The good, the bad, and unfinished child care initiatives
We consider what the adopted state budget does - and doesn't do - to make child care more accessible.
Nonprofits serving families and kids struggle financially
We discuss state funding for human services and explore the future of foster care, which grapples with high insurance costs.
State solar permitting agency addresses public concerns
We explore the real and perceived powers of a state office responsible for permitting large-scale solar projects.
Inside the strategy of Gov. Kathy Hochul
Politico New York's Nick Reisman shares insights from a one-on-one interview with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
State reports examines afterschool care landscape
NYS OCFS Commissioner DaMia Harris-Madden reflects on an overdue state report examining afterschool care in the Empire State.
