State commission recommends updates to New York’s alcohol laws
State Sen. James Skoufis responds to a new report evaluating New York's blue laws and discusses his new legislation.
State government empowered to build new green energy projects
Language in the budget empowers the state Power Authority to get into the business of developing new renewable energy projects.
Leadership changes at western New York gambling operator
Sen. George Borrello responds to a change in the governance structure at the embattled Western New York OTB,
New powers for regulators curtailing illegal marijuana sales
New York's cannabis czar Chris Alexander explains the latest effort to curtail illegal marijuana dispensaries.
Expanding dental benefits for Medicaid recipients
The Hochul administration has agreed to expand the dental services available to New Yorkers on Medicaid.
New York Working Families Party leader exiting stage left
Sochie Nnaemeka reflects on her time leading the liberal third party, including the accomplishments since 2019.
Leveraging economic development entities to build housing
State Sen. Monica Martinez explains her measuring giving IDAs explicit authority to offer subsidies for housing creation.
State to phase out fossil fuel appliances in new construction
Decarbonization Coalition New York Director Lisa Dix explains how the new rules will work when they take effect.
Sexual violence persists at colleges despite ‘Enough is Enough’ law
New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault Executive Director Emily Miles discusses the implementation of "Enough is Enough."
New York targets better data for fight against hepatitis C
We get a status update on New York's campaign to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030.
