Minimum wage ticks up in 2025 in New York
The minimum wage in New York increased 50 cents an hour in January and is scheduled to increase 50 cents an hour in 2026.
Could New York boost public assistance programs?
The Hochul administration has teased a possible increase in public assistance to households with very young children.
New York courts directed to embrace e-filing
A 2024 law is designed to bring the state court system into the 21st century, with the broad embrace of digital documents.
State prepares for lead inspections in upstate homes
The state is implementing an inspection program intended to address the threat of lead paint in upstate homes.
Assemblymember Gibbs discusses prison reform
The Harlem Democrat makes the case for overhauling prisons, including reforming the oversight of strip searches.
Child poverty and Gov. Hochul’s 2025 agenda
Policies combatting child poverty are getting attention in Albany, so we talked with OTDA Commissioner Barbara Guinn.
Assembly Dems identify committee chairs and some 2025 priorities
Former Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski helps us read the tea leaves in the Assembly.
Reparations commission studies impact of slavery and discrimination
Members of the New Yorkers for Reparation coalition discuss the process of weighing the impact of slavery on black New Yorkers.
Court weighs in on use of ‘clickwrap’ agreements
Are you reading the terms of service you get served up on your smartphone apps? They can be a big deal.
Supermarkets rekindle campaign to sell wine in New York
Supermarkets are hoping that 2025 is the year state law is updated to allow them to stock and sell wine to New Yorkers.