NY electric grid prepared for summer, but questions for the future
New York should have enough power for the demands of a normal summer, according to the New York Independent System Operator.
Expanding protections to evaluate severance packages
Assembly Labor Committee Chair Harry Bronson wants all New Yorkers to have protections when considering a severance package.
Law enforcement looks to clarify impaired driving standards
We examine an effort to give law enforcement more tools to go after drivers who are impaired by drugs.
Promoting digital safety for kids in New York
Common Sense Media is pushing legislation to keep New Yorkers, especially kids, safe as they navigate online spaces.
State to take over Nassau County hospital
Assemblymember Chuck Lavine, a Long Island Democrat, supports a leadership shakeup at the Nassau University Medical Center.
Drug purchases and hospital costs part of health insurers’ agenda
Lev Ginsburg, of the New York State Conference of Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, makes the case for a package of bills in Albany.
State and Albany partner on solar project
The city of Albany and New York Power Authority have teamed up to develop a solar farm at a closed landfill in the capital.
SUNY Chancellor John King discusses adopted state budget
We explore what the budget does for SUNY campuses, free community college, and students who need help staying on track.
Senate deputy leader talks budget content and process
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris discusses what his conference got into the state budget and how it came together.
Mental health providers decry lack of support for workforce
Mental Health Association in New York State CEO Glenn Liebman talks about funding for organizations contracting with the state.
