Growing New York’s food donation and recycling law
Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky wants more operations covered by a food donation and recycling law.
State watchdog finds prisons violating solitary reforms
The state Inspector General's Office did a multi-year review of the failed implementation of solitary confinement reforms.
Taking the temperature of likely New York voters
A Siena College Research Institute poll examines presidential preferences, smartphones in schools, and much more.
Promoting awareness of drug-induced movement disorders
Mental Health Association of New York State CEO Glenn Liebman discusses a bill addressing drug-induced movement disorders.
The case for autonomous vehicles in New York
New York law prohibits autonomous vehicles on the road and is even restrictive of testing the technology.
Safeguards against digital replicas of performers
We talked with the general counsel for SAG-AFTRA about legislation ensuring New Yorkers control their voice and likeness.
Preserving call center jobs in New York
Legislation would prevent the immediate displacement of call center workers after a change in government contracts.
Expanding New York’s tuition assistance for veterans
Legislation unanimously approved in 2024 would expand a tuition assistance program for combat veterans to all veterans.
Strict protections proposed for horseshoe crabs
Legislation would impose restrictions on the harvesting of horseshoe crabs, which are useful for biomedical development.
Clarifying joint bank account responsibilities
Assemblymember Monica Wallace, a Buffalo-area Democrat, wants to update New York's banking laws to prevent disputes.