The demand for problem gambling services in New York
Legislation unanimously approved in 2021 would create a new problem gambling advisory council to inform state policies.
Access energy assistance programs
New York has launched a new online portal to help people determine what energy assistance programs they can access.
What happened to Clean Slate this time?
Assemblymember Catalina Cruz explains why her criminal justice bill didn't make it through the Assembly this year.
Converting properties into affordable housing
A new state law is designed to expedite the process of transforming hotels into affordable housing in New York City.
Assembly lines could be redrawn after 2022
New York Law School's Jeff Wice explains a court ruling on the validity of the newly drawn lines for the state Assembly.
League of Women Voters launch voter guide
An online tool organized is a one-stop shop for information about the primary elections this summer.
Motorized boats subject to mandatory inspections in ADKs
A state law went into effect this month requiring motorized boats be inspected before being launched in the Adirondacks.
Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board (finally) gets to work
A panel tasked with advising the state on spending more than $1 billion of opioid settlement funds met for the first time.
State eying limits on NYC class sizes
Politico New York's Madina Touré discusses legislation requiring smaller class sizes in New York City schools.
Voters weigh in on gun control, abortion and gas taxes
New Yorkers back new restrictions on semi-automatic weapons, protections for abortions and a cut in state gas taxes.
