New warehouse worker protections consider in Albany
Advocates for warehouse workers want to incorporate ergonomics into job duties and limit exposure to extreme temperatures.
Narrowing environmental review scope on housing
State Sen. Rachael May warns that the state's environmental quality review process is hampering new housing creation.
Promoting transparency of hospital services
The New York Civil Liberties Union is pushing for legislation creating a central registry of services hospitals don't provide.
New York’s shifting education standards
The Empire Center's Emily D'Vertola explains a new process for evaluating proficiency in certain subjects in New York.
Examining issues facing New York’s dairy industry
We examine whole milk in schools, a new dairy processing plant and lower carbon bridge fuels.
Thruway director talks tolls and service plazas
New York State Thruway Authority interim-Executive Director Frank Hoare defends planned toll increases and new service plazas.
New York grapples with influx of asylum seekers
New York Immigration Coalition Executive Director Murad Awawdeh discusses how policymakers should address asylum seekers.
Comptroller DiNapoli analyzes the state budget
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli considers what the adopted budget means for future budgets, his oversight and the use of OT.
MIA: Antonio Delgado and legislative ambition
Will anything big get done in Albany? And will the LG be part of it?
Confirmation battles could face new lobbying disclosures
Sen. Mike Gianaris wants to increase transparency in lobbying on gubernatorial nominations requiring senate confirmation.
