Hochul could advance NYC charter school growth
New York City Charter School Center CEO James Merriman talks about increasing charter schools in the five boroughs.
New York AG’s office handles complaint against top staffer
Sexual Harassment Working Group member Erica Vladimer discusses handling of a misconduct claim against a state official.
Watchdog examine firm managing marijuana investments
New York Cannabis Insider peels back the curtain on the firm running the state's $200 million social equity fund.
Report finds racial disparities in prison discipline practices
The Inspector general's office documented years of disparities in how discipline has been doled out in the corrections system.
State defends response to Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board
The state Office of Addiction Services and Supports is not backing down from its response to recommendations on spending opioid settlement money.
Long-serving state child welfare leader reflects on career
New York State Office of Children & Family Services Commissioner Sheila Poole sits down for her exit interview.
Matt Driscoll retires with state service hat trick
Outgoing New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Matt Driscoll reflects on his 13 years in state government.
State examines alternative pathways to high school diplomas
The state Board of Regents recently received a report studying how other states prepare students to graduate high school.
Buffalo News secures personnel records for WNY state troopers
Buffalo News watchdog reporter Matt Spina discusses the challenge of getting police personnel records and what's inside them.
Disability advocates against NYC’s planned mental health sweeps
More New Yorkers could end up in forced temporary psychiatric evaluations as the result of a New York City initiative.
