State makes pensions more accessible for public employees
A tweak in the state budget will lower the threshold of public service needed for government workers to access a pension.
State OT costs reach new high in 2021
Deputy State Comptroller for Budget and Analysis Maria Doulis explains what's driving the state government overtime costs.
Lawmaker wants expansive ‘stand your ground’ rules
Sen. George Borrello wants to expand the state exceptions for when New Yorkers can use deadly force in self defense.
New York updates its handgun laws
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh explains the state's new pistol permit process and restrictions on where firearms can be carried.
The future of New York’s top court
The planned, premature departure from the state's top court by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore will shake up the judiciary in 2022.
Living under the municipal tax cap
New York State Conference of Mayors Executive Director Peter Baynes discusses the 2 percent tax cap for municipalities in 2023.
Little to show for gun violence state of emergency
It's been one year since then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency emanating from an increase in gun violence.
Local ‘Good Cause’ laws get tied up in court
Legal Aid Society staff attorney Ellen Davidson explains the case against "Good Cause" municipal ordinances.
Thousands access faster freedom with ‘Less is More’
We examine the implementation of changes to New York's parole system that were signed into law last year by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Fossil-fuel hub eyed for green overhaul
A 27-acre site in Queens that is a hub for fossil-fuel power is planning a green transition, including utilizing offshore wind.
