State expands wastewater testing capacity around New York
New York is expanding where wastewater surveillance occurs and increasing the list of pathogens they’re looking for.
Prosecutorial oversight panel in limbo(for now)
Bill Bastuk, founder of It Could Happen to You, provides an update on the state Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct
State considers stipends to attract volunteer firefighters
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget includes authorization for municipalities to compensate volunteer firefighters.
New York’s medical school urge state investment in research
The Associated Medical Schools of New York want a $25 million state investment in medical academic research capacity.
Report advocates for municipal elections on even years
Citizens Union's Ben Weinberg explains why New York should be interested in changing the municipal elections calendar.
Schools for deaf, blind or disabled students face state cuts
4201 School Association Board Chair Dr. Bernadette Kappen makes the case for an increase in state aid to her schools.
Real Estate Board of New York responds to Hochul’s budget
REBNY Government Affairs Senior VP Reggie Thomas discusses the executive budget proposal and a successor to 421-a.
Changing the paradigm of economic development iniatives
State Sen. Sean Ryan, a Buffalo Democrat, talks about changing the state's approach to economic development.
Equal Rights Amendment heads to voters in 2024
The New York Civil Liberties Union makes the for expanding anti-discrimination protections in state constitution.
Vulnerable homeowners targeted for property fraud
State Sen. Zellnor Myrie highlights policy solutions identified at a 2022 hearing into the prevalence of deed theft.
