Hunger advocates look to state budget for relief
The Alliance for a Hunger Free NY is hoping the state budget includes investments to combat food insecurity.
Lawmakers consider new licensing for bail bond agents
Assemblymember David Weprin discusses legislation updating the licensing process for bail bond agents in New York.
Child Victims Act cases face unanticipated legal burden
Attorney Ari Taub explains how state law is undermining CVA lawsuits brought against state government entities.
New York’s cap-and-invest plan taking shape
The Hochul administration has begun to craft a cap-and-invest plan to rein in pollution in New York.
New York’s green energy siting system
We reflect on the work of the state's Office of Renewable Energy Siting and consider the future siting of transmission lines.
NYCHA residents take step toward public housing trust
We got an update on the effort to utilize a new trust to fund upgrades to thousands of NYCHA apartments.
New OT and wage thresholds take effect in 2024
State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon discusses minimum wage and farmworker overtime changes that took effect in 2024.
Gaveling in on Planet Albany
We look back at 2023 stories from Planet Albany and consider what's to come at the Capitol.
Education Trust-NY alarmed by state test results
Education Trust-New York shares their concerns about the results from last year's state assessments for grade 3-8.
Victim Services director departs state after a decade
Outgoing State Office of Victim Services Director Elizabeth Cronin visits the studio for her exit interview.
