Civil liberties advocates balk at school smartphone restrictions
The New York Civil Liberties Union wants restrictions on smartphone in schools to be determined at the local level.
What the budget does (and doesn’t do) to impact child poverty
We examine an expansion of the child tax credit, funding for child care vouchers, a rebate check, and a new housing subsidy.
Local health officials want timely access to death records
Timely access to unnatural death information, like toxicology reports, could inform public health decisions at the local level.
Live-event ticketing rules subject of Assembly hearing
Assemblyman Ron Kim discusses a hearing on the live-event ticketing industry and how it might be regulated in the future.
Unlocking the youth vote at college campuses
Pending legislation is designed to promote civic engagement on college campuses and drive up the youth voter turnout.
The budget goes out with a whimper
The state budget is in the rear view mirror, so we pick through some of the crumbs and consider what stories are left for the session
NY electric grid prepared for summer, but questions for the future
New York should have enough power for the demands of a normal summer, according to the New York Independent System Operator.
Expanding protections to evaluate severance packages
Assembly Labor Committee Chair Harry Bronson wants all New Yorkers to have protections when considering a severance package.
Law enforcement looks to clarify impaired driving standards
We examine an effort to give law enforcement more tools to go after drivers who are impaired by drugs.
Promoting digital safety for kids in New York
Common Sense Media is pushing legislation to keep New Yorkers, especially kids, safe as they navigate online spaces.