Hochul proposes 1.5% COLA for human services workers
Human Services Council Executive Director Michelle Jackson discusses the cost of living raise proposed by the governor.
Requiring a medical background for county coroners
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner makes the case for requiring county coroners in New York to have some medical experience.
New York’s response to human trafficking
We highlight the work of an interagency task force and how the state responds to cases of human trafficking.
Senator Myrie talks mass shootings, housing, and elections
We do a grab bag interview with State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat.
Hochul’s housing chief explains latest ‘pro-housing’ push
NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas discusses effort to promote housing growth.
Farmland preservation dealt setback in budget proposal
American Farmland Trust New York Policy Manager Mikaela Perry discusses the governor's executive budget proposal.
New York’s costly (and behind schedule) green future
We talk energy initiatives with Politico NY's Marie French and polling with The Parkside Group's Joe Reubens.
Insurance agents want standardized industry windstorm definition
Because of differing definitions, a homeowner's cost to rebuild after a hurricane can vary from their neighbor's costs.
NYSUT leader talks budget and teacher evaluations
The state's teachers' union is hoping to secure additional state education aid in the budget.
Funding needed for centers serving abused kids
Child advocacy centers have seen relatively flat funding for years, despite increased demand for services.
