New Yorkers get to weigh in on their schools
We examine what's at stake with the upcoming round of school elections, including the races to serve on district boards.
Power-intensive crypto mining under threat in New York
Sen. Kevin Parker discusses a two-year moratorium on air permits for fossil fuel plants powering crypto mining operations.
New York Dems prepare for life without Roe
Assembly Health Committee Chair Dick Gottfried discusses responses to the likely overturning of the Roe v. Wade ruling.
Legislation would make deductibles easier to reach
Some of out-of-pocket medical costs are no longer being applied to deductibles, following a policy change by insurers.
Physician assistants want to preserve pandemic oversight rules
New York State Society of Physician Assistants President Jonathan Baker makes the case for codifying relaxed oversight.
State regulators propose new drinking water standards
Environmental Advocates NY's Rob Hayes recaps the May meeting of the state's Drinking Water Quality Council.
Finding affordable housing in the Adirondacks
Municipal leaders in Essex County are hoping a state-regulated land bank will create more affordable housing in the region.
Does ‘advanced recycling’ represent hype or hope?
American Chemistry Council's Margaret Gorman makes the case for "advanced recycling centers" in New York.
New York updates its open meetings laws
The state's open meetings laws were recently updated to reflect the remote participation enabled by the internet.
New York finalizing new pathway to fund retirement
AARP NY state Director Beth Finkel provides a status update on New York's Secure Choice Savings program.
