Excise tax faulted for hindering medical marijuana program
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney wants to repeal an excise tax on medical marijuana to boost participation in the program.
Hochul looks to curtail popular home care program
Advocates for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program are opposing the governor's budget.
Assemblymember Giglio reflects on life at the Capitol
Southern Tier Republican Joe Giglio has decided not to pursue another term in the state Assembly.
State commissioner talks anti-poverty, shelter funding and migrant crisis
We break down the governor's budget proposal with with NYS OTDA acting-Commissioner Barbara Guinn.
State embarks on unique preservation plan in Adirondacks
The Nature Conservancy and New York struck a deal to preserve more than 14,000 acres in the Adirondacks.
Injecting new ideas and funds into State Museum
Assemblymember Pat Fahy makes the case for increasing a fee that trickles down to the State Museum.
State looks to mitigate fire risk at battery energy storage facilities
NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris discusses the recommendations of an inter-agency fire safety working group.
Limited state investment hinders local health departments
Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman explains the challenges presented by the executive budget proposal.
Growing wait lists for afterschool care
NYS Network for Youth Success CEO Kelly McMahon makes the case for additional state investment in afterschool care.
Assembly exploring options on fate of New York’s congressional maps
Democratic majorities in state Legislature are mum on how they'll approach future of New York's congressional maps.
