Adapting to the consequences of climate change
Waterfront communities along the Hudson River are being schooled on ways to adapt to their changing landscapes.
Investing today in children’s tomorrow
Advocates for low-income families are urging policymakers not to overlook a $1.2 million investment in primary prevention.
Long-awaited pay raise planned for human service workforce
The workforce that cares for some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers are poised to get a pay bump in the state budget.
Updating New York’s alcohol laws for the 21st century
To-go alcohol from restaurants, multiple liquor store licenses and wine in grocery stores are all forbidden in New York.
Hochul’s big bet on the Buffalo Bills
Taxpayers could be responsible for $850 million in construction costs for a new Buffalo Bills stadium.
New York Health Commissioner Bassett discusses pandemic
Dr. Mary Bassett describes the current risk of COVID-19 transmission and state policy options for combatting the pandemic.
The future of free school lunches in New York
The scheduled expiration of a federal waiver could impact who gets free school lunches and what the meals consist of.
New Yorkers weigh in on Cuomo, public safety and gas taxes
A majority of New Yorkers believe the state's 2019 changes to the use of cash bail have been bad for the state.
New York on precipice of a new normal for state spending
Citizens Budget Commission's Patrick Orecki make sense of record spending proposed by state lawmakers and the governor.
Expanding access to postpartum medical coverage
The American Heart Association in New York is looking to increase the availability of Medicaid postpartum coverage.
