2-1-1 hotline connects New Yorkers to local services
New Yorkers in need of local social services can call 2-1-1 to find out what's available in their area.
Restricting junk food advertising aimed at kids
Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat, is pushing for new standards for food advertisements targeting kids.
Putting a price on emotional loss in wrongful death cases
New York law broadly restricts the type of monetary penalties that can be sought by survivors in a wrongful death case.
Imagining a better redistricting process in New York
Jack Martins, a GOP appointee to the state redistricting commission, considers how the process could be improved.
Democratic state lawmakers draw themselves new maps
Politico New York Capitol reporter Bill Mahoney discusses the newly adopted districts for the state Assembly and Senate.
New York’s shifting congressional boundaries
CUNY Mapping Service Director Steve Romalewski discusses the newly adopted congressional lines for New York.
Under the hood of Hochul’s education budget
Association of School Business Officials New York's Brian Cechnicki highlights two below-the-radar education proposals.
Environmental Protection Fund poised to grow dramatically
The Nature Conservancy's Jessica Ottney Mahar explains the governor's proposed $400 million investment into the EPF.
Cuomo’s last line of defenders
New York Times political reporter Nick Fandos explains who the remaining Cuomo fans are and why they're staying loyal.
Alleged legislative staff experiences the subject of new Instagram account
State lawmakers are accused of sexual misconduct and creating a hostile work environment in anonymous postings being shared on Instagram
