Wage parity for home care workers undermined by legal loopholes
A state law intended to give New York City home care workers a pay boost hasn't always been realized, reports New York Focus.
Patients and drug makers target ‘fail first’ prescription model
Health insurers can sometimes require patients try cheaper alternative drugs than what a doctor initially prescribed.
Political campaigns look to harness artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is invading all corners of life and political campaigns are not immune from the spread.
New York AG calls for police chase reforms
State Attorney General Letitia James wants state policymakers to restrict when police can engage in high-speed pursuits.
State ‘sovereign rights’ cited in immigration debates
New York is fighting back against federal efforts to access state immigration information and interfere at state courthouses.
State support key to marine conservation efforts
We explore the work of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and the state's role in supporting their efforts.
Making New York a Purple Heart state
State Sen. Jake Ashby, a Capital Region Republican and combat veteran, wants to increase services for Purple Heart awardees.
The Albany agenda of retired public sector employees
New York retirees want to preserve their health care benefits and get a more lucrative pension payout.
A contrarian take on Hochul’s energy plans
Gov. Kathy Hochul is promising affordable and reliable energy from new nuclear power plants, but how achievable is her vision?
Incarcerated New Yorkers getting free outgoing calls
Starting in August, in a state policy shift, people incarcerated in New York don't have to pay to make outgoing phone calls.
