Plight of bottle redemption centers ignored by Albany
Bottle redemption centers have been sounding the alarm about a fiscal crisis, but no relief is coming from state lawmakers.
Lawmakers question accessibility of residential property insurance
Sen. Brian Kavanagh explains why his chamber is looking into the cost and accessibility of residential property insurance.
Looming threat of emergency room violence
Dr. Penelope Lema makes the case for requiring hospitals to craft plans for keeping their staff safe from violence at work.
Unanswered questions after home care hearing
State Sen. Jim Skoufis reflects on an inquiry into the transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program.
A Democratic alternative to Comptroller Tom DiNapoli
Drew Warshaw is hoping to be the next state comptroller and discusses some of the ways he would use the office.
Promoting recovery ready workplaces in New York
State lawmakers overwhelmingly approved legislation creating a pathway to certifying recovery ready workplaces.
Hochul looks to cut home energy efficiency subsidies
Assemblymember Didi Barrett pushes back on the governor's planned cutbacks to subsidies for home energy efficiency programs.
Kathy Hochul goes on the PR offensive
Gov. Kathy Hochul goes on the offensive over redistricting, but is her messaging working?
Expanded commercial cherry quarantine to fight invasive pest
We talk with a western New York cherry farmer about the steps in place in the Empire State to address an invasive pest.
Spreading the word about IUD insertion pain management
Dr. Rachel Flink-Bochacki shares concerns with a bill mandating doctors offer a pamphlet on IUDS when talking contraception.
