Finding a second life for solar panels
Assemblyman Steve Englebright is proposing legislation to mandate solar panel recycling in New York.
Grading the 2022 Siena polls
We compare the Siena College Research Institute's election forecasts to what voters actually did this year.
Decreased ridership feeds fiscal woes of NYC transit system
Metropolitan Transportation Authority is facing a fiscal cliff as ridership levels continue below pre-pandemic levels.
State releases police use of force data for 2021
In 2021, police officers in New York used force in at least 10,836 incidents, according to data compiled by DCJS.
New York answers call for help
The state Office of Mental Health provides an update on the statewide rollout of the 9-8-8 hotline.
Addressing abuse and neglect before it happens
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi highlights the need for more state primary prevention programs to prevent abuse and neglect.
Marijuana retail licensing hits legal snag
A temporary injunction from a federal judge could stall the state's timetable to open marijuana dispensaries.
Long-range planning for the Great Lakes in New York
State regulators are in the process of adopting an action plan covering 2022 through 2030 in the Great Lakes region.
More clarity to New York’s fiscal outlook
Citizens Budget Commission's Patrick Orecki analyzes the mid-year financial plan update for New York.
State government tourism dollars are slow to flow
A year after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $125 million investment in tourism none of the money has been distributed.
