State government watchdog to get new master
Reinvent Albany's Rachael Fauss explains the shortcomings of the agency replacing the Joint Commission on Public Ethics.
New York farmers prepare for marijuana growing season
In April, state regulators gave 52 hemp farmers conditional licenses to grow marijuana this spring for recreational sales.
Hochul donors have administration’s ear (and email addresses)
A treasure trove of emails sheds new light on the kind of access donors to Gov. Kathy Hochul have to her administration.
Calculating New York’s investment in education
Assemblymember Al Stirpe wants to change the way the state calculates the bulk of education funding to public schools.
Ticket to ride upstate
Carm Basile, legislative chair of the New York Public Transit Association, adds up the investments made in upstate transit.
New York drivers to receive nominal relief at the pumps
For seven month, the state will cut its gas taxes by 16 cents per gallon, creating a budget hole of about $585 million.
To-go cocktails are back on the menu
With a "substantial" food order, adults in New York will be able to get to-go cocktails from restaurants for three years.
Poozer Pop Culture: Confessions of a serial killer obsessive
State Sen. Diane Savino discusses her obsession with serial killers, including following real-life cases.
Ana María Archila wants to be a vocal lieutenant governor
Progressive activist Ana María Archila discusses her credentials to be the next lieutenant governor of New York.
New York eyes ‘clean hydrogen’ energy future
NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris explains a regional gambit to capitalize on federal green energy investments.
