Staff and program shortages persist in NY prisons
New York's prisons may have rescinded from the headlines, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to discuss about the system.
State scraps search for future offshore wind power lines
New York's development of offshore wind has stalled, so state regulators are hitting pause on the hunt for more transmission capacity.
A western NY perspective on Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric rise
Assemblyman Pat Burke thinks everyone needs to calm down about his Queens colleague, who may be the next mayor of NYC.
Creating healthy New Yorkers with a prevention agenda
We explore the significance of new prevention agenda adopted by state health officials with our guest Dr. Elizabeth Whalen.
Moving away from objective testing for high school diplomas
The state Board of Regents met this summer to approve an updated pathway to getting a diploma.
New targets for multi-state greenhouse gas program
New York's effort to cap emissions may have stalled, but the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has entered a new phase.
Hochul administration defends deviations from state climate law
State law required a system restricting pollution from major emitters to be in place by now, but it hasn't been implemented.
Checking in with the head of the state Thruway Authority
State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare visits the studio for a mid-year update.
Meeting the health needs of LGBTQ New Yorkers
We explore a new survey of LGBTQ New Yorkers and how it will be used to address health disparities.
Radical transparency and progressive politics at core of new polling firm
Adam Carlson has struck out on his own with a new polling and research firm.