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.
2026 legislative session superlative awards
Dan Clark, Raga Justin and David Lombardo hand out superlative awards for the 2026 legislative session.
Structural problems underlie behavioral health services delays
A new report highlights the delays for New Yorkers in need of community-based services for behavioral health disorders.
Data centers in bullseye of New York policy debates
Times Union Investigative Reporter Ezra Bitterman talks about the future development of data centers in New York.
State budget is mixed bag for New York’s mayors
New York Conference of Mayors Executive Director Barbara Van Epps discusses how the state budget impacted cities and villages.
State parks leader talks conservation, inclusion and America’s birthday
We get to know Kathy Moser, the recently confirmed commissioner for the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
End-of-session vibes with Shontell
Shontell Plummer and David Lombardo reflect on what got done (and why) during the end of the legislative session
Sitting down with the new state bar association president
We check in with Taa Grays, the new president of the New York State Bar Association.
Energy and environmental headlines from the Capitol
Politico New York reporter Marie French discusses environmental and energy headlines from the legislative session in Albany.
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.
