Partisan divide over energy and environmental policies
A Siena College Research Institute survey shows Democrats and Republicans are split on energy and environmental issues.
Red flags raised about treated waste used by farmers
Environmentalists and public health officials are sounding the alarm about biosolids used by farmers in New York.
Control of Long Island power grid up for grabs
Newsday's Mark Harrington unpacks the drama behind the selection of a firm to manage the Long Island power grid.
Assembly Insurance Chair discusses car coverage costs
Assemblyman David Weprin considers what can be done to restrain New York's constantly increasing car insurance costs.
The medical marijuana industry braces for budget fallout
Medical marijuana companies operating in New York are sounding the alarm about language that could end up in the final state budget.
Where’s the budget?
The governor announced a budget framework at the start of the week, but days later there is still no bill text.
Shaking up health care funding in New York
Labor unions want to overhaul a tax on health insurance plans and hospitals raising billions for the health care status quo.
Industrial activities complicate wastewater treatment
Environmental advocates warn that not all discharge to waste water treatment plants can be completely processed.
State launches public STI database
State health officials launched an online dashboard making it easier track and analyze data on sexually transmitted diseases.
Debate over shape of high school sports playoffs
Should public and private schools compete in separate high school sports playoffs? That's what some public schools want.