Disability advocates look for staff investment in budget
New York Disability Advocates President Mike Alvaro calls for investments in staff wages and a cost-of-living bump.
Upstate performing arts venues pursue recurring state funding
A coalition of 13 upstate theaters are calling for a recurring $20 million state fund to support their operating needs.
Senate Health Chair Gustavo Rivera looks ahead at 2023
State Sen. Gustavo Rivera discusses Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address and expanding overdose prevention centers.
Some retired public employees have health benefit diminished
More than 200,000 retired public employees in New York have had their access to skilled nursing limited.
A better budget process for New York
The Citizens Budget Commission has a list of transparency and oversight recommendations for New York's budget process.
Planning for the Catskill Park’s future
An advisory group has released a plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Catskill Park.
Polls close for state elections official
Todd Valentine reflects on his time with the state Board of Elections, include 15 years as the GOP co-executive director.
NYC nurses strike secures staffing guarantees at hospitals
Politico New York's Maya Kaufman explains what led to a showdown between hospitals and nurses in the New York City area.
Ensuring medical services for homeless youth
The Legal Aid Society's Heidi Bramson discusses a new law designed ensuring homeless youth can consent to medical care.
New York taken to court over public defender system
The New York Civil Liberties Union is taking the state to court in an attempt to improve indigent legal defense services.
