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.
State data sheds light on use of pre-trial detention
Times Union Capitol reporter Josh Solomon shares his analysis of the latest pre-trial detention data for New York.
Redistricting 2024: No Democrat left behind
Bill Mahoney and Jeff Wice discuss the potential shape of New York's congressional boundaries.
Lawmakers propose statewide housing court system
Legal Aid Society staff attorney Ellen Davidson addresses legislation overhauling legal process for housing disputes.
State unveils revamped office of faith
New York State Office of Faith and Non-Profit Development Services Director Caura Washington talks about her new job.
Upstate transit systems look for big boost from state
The transit systems outside of New York City want a 15 percent increase in their annual state operating funds.
New York’s volunteer fire departments need personnel
FASNY Secretary John D’Alessandro discusses recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters.
