Marijuana farmers need market for last year’s crops
Assemblymember Donna Lupardo discusses proposals to help farmers sell unsold cannabis from last year's growing season.
Poll: New Yorkers on migrant housing, ‘Clean Slate,’ and election years
We break down the latest survey of New Yorkers from the Siena College Research Institute.
Legal standing in fight to house asylum seekers
We explore the legal questions raised by the effort to house asylum seekers outside of New York City.
Justice for All: Documentary Trailer
WCNY's "Justice for All" series will debut on July 5.
Lawmakers OK parkland for transmission siting
Legislation advanced by Democratic lawmakers ensures an offshore wind project can get power to consumers.
Bottle redemption businesses in financial peril
Bottle redemption businesses want the state to increase fees for processing bottles and cans with deposits.
Avoiding political and religious speech at work
Assemblymember Karines Reyes has a bill ensuring employees can avoid political and religious speech not connected to their job.
Lawmakers try again to restrict sale of diet pills to minors
In 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill banning minors from purchasing over-the-counter diet pills and supplements.
New York’s Micron matchmaker
Empire State Development COO Kevin Younis talks about securing Micron's investment in New York.
New York’s effort to curb infant mortality rates
The rate of infant mortality in New York declined by 12 percent from 2016 to 2019, according to a recent state report.
