The legislature’s airing of budget grievances
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a 'general agreement' on the budget. Lawmakers are calling it premature.
Assessing the landscape of mental health care in New York
As part of mental health awareness month, we check in with New York Office of Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Ann Sullivan.
Financial industry leery of state’s ‘buy now, pay later’ rules
The state is in the process of implementing a law designed to regulate the evolving "buy now, pay later" lending industry.
State looks for new green power projects to promote
New York is looking for large-scale solar and wind projects to add to its green energy pipeline and receive ratepayer subsidies.
Jeffrey Epstein victims make pitch for state law update
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie talks about updating New York's sex trafficking laws and hearing from victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
Keith Powers looks to take on new challenges in Albany
We get to know Assemblymember Keith Powers, a Manhattan Democrat, who won a special election earlier this year.
Democrat vying for red Assembly seat pushes progressive agenda
Democrat Mary Finneran discusses her bid for a deep-red Assembly seat, including her path to victory and policies she would prioritize.
Majority politics hinders idea to recruit volunteer first responders
Assemblymember Joe Angelino, a Central New York Republican, discusses his effort to incentivize more volunteer first responders.
Uncertain regulatory future of online prediction markets
We look at the landscape of online prediction markets, which have attracted the eye of state regulators and lawmakers in New York.
Assemblymember Reyes promotes healthy food choices
Assemblymember Karines Reyes discusses a package of bills designed to help New Yorkers make healthy food decisions.
