New York’s standards for forensic evidence evaluation
The state Commission on Forensic Science is responsible for setting standards for laboratories used to analyze evidence.
Assemblyman Hevesi examines pathways into child welfare system
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi shares insights on disproportionate number of children of color ending up in government care.
Workforce capacity undermines opioid epidemic fight
We get an update on the state's Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board from Debra Pantin, who serves as the board's chair.
Proposed closure of birth center raises access issues
A grassroots, bipartisan coalition has emerged to stop the planned closure of a birth center in the Capital Region.
Dems prepare for another congressional redistricting effort
Democrats on the state's bipartisan redistricting commission are soliciting public input about new congressional lines.
Upstate custody battle highlights lack of state rules
The Times Union investigative reporter Raga Justin shares her reporting on a custody battle in the North Country.
Rethinking maternal-infant care
Evidence is continuing to point to the benefits of maternal-infant care centers to treat babies with withdrawal symptoms.
Increasing access to physical therapy
Limiting out-of-pocket costs and referral requirements could increase access to physical therapy treatments.
Flooding prompts call for wastewater infrastructure investments
Sen. Pete Harckham wants to create a $500 million annual investment in wastewater infrastructure.
Task force would examine ‘benefits cliffs’
Benefits cliffs force low-income New Yorkers to choose between public assistance and career advancement.
