Senator Salazar discusses planned prison closings
Senator Julia Salazar, a Brooklyn Democrat, explains why she supports the governor's closure of two upstate prisons.
State policymakers promote retail worker safety
Assemblymember Karines Reyes discusses efforts by the state government to curb attacks on retail workers in New York.
Going green at the Capitol complex
New York State OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy discusses the effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the Empire State Plaza.
Does New York need a Climate Czar?
Some environmentalists thinks the Hochul administration needs a centralized leader overseeing the CLCPA.
Transporting students at New York’s private schools
For decades public school districts have been required to transport students at private schools.
New York AG tasked with protecting minority voting rights
Certain election jurisdictions that want to amend their election laws will need to get changes pre-approved in September.
Should New York get into the flood insurance business?
State policymakers want New York to study the flood insurance market and consider a new landscape for the future.
Looser marijuana advertising rules floated by state regulators
Marketing and advertising restrictions in New York have hindered the outreach efforts of legal marijuana dispensaries.
New York’s body armor restrictions challenged in court
Times Union reporter Dan Clark explains a legal challenge to New York's restrictions on who can purchase body armor.
New leader takes of at The Great New York State Fair
We get to know Julie LaFave, including her relationship with the state fair and what's in store for 2024.