The SUNY student perspective on the state budget
We explore the state budget priorities of students at New York's public colleges with the head of the SUNY Student Assembly.
Erik Bottcher brings upstate and downstate perspective to Albany
We get to know State Sen. Erik Bottcher, a Manhattan Democrat, who won a special election earlier this year.
State librarian shines a spotlight on library censorship
In advance of an Albany screening of a documentary about censorship in libraries we talked with state Librarian Lauren Moore.
Cancer screening Medicaid coverage part of budget debate
Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to amend Medicaid coverage for biomarker screenings, just a few years after authorizing coverage.
Could Tom DiNapoli lose the Democratic primary?
We explore the strategies and variables that might lead state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli to lose the Democratic nomination.
Proposed constitutional amendment mandates mental health services
A proposed amendment to New York's Constitution would mandate the state care for the mental health needs of New Yorkers.
Clean air advocates want state disaster authority in hazardous conditions
Legislation would empower the state to declare a disaster in the event of hazardous air conditions created by human activity.
Increasing consumer protections with connected home cameras
State Sen. Rachel May wants to empower home camera owners with informed consent about how their footage might be used.
Discounted prescription drug program targeted for reform
A program providing hospitals and clinics access to discounted prescription medicines is being accused of waste and opaqueness.
Big business in NYC oppose progressive tax hike proposals
A coalition of major business interests in the Big Apple is speaking out against higher taxes on individuals and corporations.
