Working Families Party’s future on the ballot this November
Sochie Nnaemeka, head of the state's liberal third party, explains why she wants New Yorkers to vote on their ballot line.
Addressing child hunger in schools
Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas wants all kids in New York to be able to access free lunch and breakfast at school.
Renewable energy advocates blame utilities for high heating bills
Lee Ziesche, of the Sane Energy Project, weighs in on high home energy heating costs that are expected for this winter.
Creating job opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities
Two new laws sponsored by state Sen. John Mannion are designed to improve the employment landscape in New York.
State panel gets to work on reducing child poverty
NYS OTDA Commissioner Daniel Tietz talks about his role as co-chair of the state's Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council.
Veteran suicide rate decreases, but more work to be done
Derek Coy, of the New York Health Foundation, discusses state policies to further curb the rates of veteran suicides.
The recipe for cooking up high-tech jobs
Reporter Tim Knauss explains the subsidies, infrastructure and more that went into luring Micron Technology to Syracuse.
Food insecurity remains above pre-pandemic levels
Feeding New York State Executive Director Dan Egan warns that food banks across the state are grappling with bare shelves.
Volunteer fire departments in need of recruits
A state Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention Task Force is considering the needs of volunteer departments.
Mr. Seggos goes to Ukraine
New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos discusses his relief mission to Ukraine.
