Finding a second life for a shuttered state prison
The Adirondack Council's Raul "Rocci" Aguirre explains how a former prison in the Adirondacks may be utilized in the future.
New York enters the era of legal weed sales
New York State Office of Cannabis Management Executive Director Chris Alexander discusses the marijuana landscape.
Rockland County GOP leader eyes statewide party leadership role
Rockland County Republican Party Chair Lawrence Garvey discusses his bid to be the next chair of the state Republican Party.
Governor Hochul uses clemency power sparingly
Legal Aid Society's Ted Hausman discusses the latest round of pardons and commutations from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Creating employee protections for freelancers
Freelancers Union Executive Director Rafael Espinal discusses legislative priorities for independent contractors in New York.
End of an era for New York’s rent relief program
Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson explains why the time is right to stop accepting applications for emergency rent relief.
Finding the right home for renewable energy projects
Assemblymember Didi Barrett is looking to create a statewide clean energy mapping tool.
Hospitals face staffing and financial hurdles
Healthcare Association of New York State President Bea Grause discusses obstacles facing hospitals in 2023.
Judicial watchdog may get extra teeth
Sen. Brad Hoylman discusses beefing up the enforcement capacity of the state Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Sandy Berland discusses ethics oversight in New York
Sandy Berland was tapped in 2022 to serve as executive director for the successor to the Joint Commission on Public Ethics.
