Do Senate Dems need a new approach to plastic waste?
Sen. Monica Martinez explains why she is pushing a plastic waste bill, despite environmentalists backing another bill.
NY car insurance costs squeezing ride-hailing services
Uber is encouraging state lawmakers to address the constantly escalating cost of car insurance in New York.
Former Syracuse mayor’s memoir exposes reality of governing
Stephanie Miner memoir explains her political relationship Andrew Cuomo and working with the state legislature.
Insurance mandate proposed for obesity treatment
The American Diabetes Association wants insurers to be forced to cover obesity treatments, including costly drugs and surgeries.
Studying New York’s eel population
For nearly two decades, the state DEC has led a community effort to track eels with the Hudson River Estuary Program.
Court system simplifies uncontested divorce process
Attorney April Dalbec discusses the uncontested divorce process, legal separations, and accessing pro bono legal help.
Thousands languish on wait lists for mental health services
New York amasses wait lists for mental health services while Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to expand involuntary commitments.
Hochul promotes early release in prisons
The state's prisons may get some breathing room by moving up the release date of New Yorkers already scheduled to be let go.
Trump’s DOJ looking at NY AG Tish James
NY Attorney General Letitia James could find herself under a federal criminal investigation because of property paperwork.
Contenders, pretenders, and ascenders in the GOP gubernatorial field
The field of Republican candidates for governor in 2026 is starting to take shape.