Stronger insurance regulations to promote mental health services
Democratic state lawmakers are pushing a package of bills to make mental health services more accessible for New Yorkers.
State adopts expanded foreclosure notice
A law addressing foreclosures by homeowners' associations and condo boards may have little impact, according to legal advocate.
Paving the way for tenant protections outside of NYC
Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha wants to make it easier to implement pro-tenant protections outside of the Big Apple.
Risk assessment proposed for pre-trial detention decisions
State Sen. Pamela Helming makes the case for a risk-assessment tool that judges can use for pre-trial detention decisions.
Trump administration pausing SNAP benefits in November
OTDA Commissioner Barbara Guinn discusses the potential loss of food assistance for nearly three million New Yorkers.
State payment system impedes domestic violence services
We explore how the state's system of reimbursing domestic violence shelters could be updated to help more families in crisis.
‘Peanut’s Law’ would reform animal seizure practices
Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz explains why he wants to reform the animal seizure procedures by government officials.
Reviewing the 2025 State Fair and looking to 2026
We close the book on this year's state fair in Syracuse by recapping the experience and looking ahead to 2026.
Hochul struggles to connect with Mamdani’s base
Assembly central staff get a raise and Gov. Kathy Hochul tanks at rally for Zohran Mamdani.
Expanding the pharmacists’ role in health care delivery
Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin is proposing an expanded role for pharmacists in New York.
