An alternative licensure for midwives in New York
Legislation kicking around the Capitol would create a new pathway for licensing midwives in New York.
Assemblymember Zebrowski reflects on career at the Capitol
After nearly two decades in the state Assembly, Democrat Ken Zebrowski is not running for re-election this fall.
Addressing language barriers to government services
New York Immigration Coalition's Murad Awawdeh makes the case for expanding the languages that government forms.
State Sen. Sean Ryan talks affordable housing
The Buffalo-area Democrat is pushing a package of bills to increase the affordable housing stock in his region.
Assembly cannabis champion talks marijuana rollout
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes talks about the recreational marijuana landscape in New York.
Land trusts promote smart preservation efforts
Finger Lakes Land Trust Executive Director Andy Zepp talks about regional preservation efforts.
State is slow to doll out donated tax funds
New Yorkers filing their state taxes have an opportunity to make contributions to charities and state programs.
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.
