Environmentalists want cap on dairy ‘factory farms’
Sen. Jabari Brisport makes the case for limiting the expansion of large-scale dairy operations that alarm environmentalist.
Senate technology leaders talk A.I. agenda
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez discusses her agenda on artificial intelligence for the remainder of the legislative session.
Anonymous letter voices concern with top state cannabis regulators
A letter claiming to be from the "concerned staff" at the embattled state cannabis regulator is urging a leadership change in their office.
Protecting access to age-appropriate school library materials
Assemblymember Tony Simone wants to ensure school librarians are empowered to decide what materials students can access.
Promoting more thoughtful winter road safety policies
Environmentalists want transportation officials to rethink their use of road salt to combat unsafe winter driving conditions.
Organized labor wants continued nuclear subsidies
A coalition is backing the extension of a multi-billion dollar subsidy for upstate nuclear power facilities expiring in 2029.
Agenda for marijuana producers in New York
The Empire Cannabis Manufacturer's Alliance wants a state loan fund and no extra fees for a "seed to sale" tracking system.
Disconnecting DNA tests from insurance coverage costs
Legislation would restrict insurers from using genetic data to inform how much they charge for long-term care and life insurance.
Constitutional merits of even-year municipal election law
The constitutionality of a 2023 state law shifting the dates of municipal elections will be reviewed by the state's top court.
Judicial watchdog unveils online database
Oded Oren discusses his organization's online database with information about more than 1,000 judges from across the state.