On the waterfront: New Jersey v. New York
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide the fate of a bistate commission that New Jersey wants to end and New York wants to save.
Poozer Pop Culture: Basil Seggos needs a hero
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos discusses his interest in consuming fiction and non-fiction stories about heroes
Gender pay gap persists despite statutory prohibitions
The state comptroller's office analyzed the latest data illustrating New York's gap in pay between men and women.
New York updates driver’s license design
For the first time since 2013, the state DMV has overhauled New York's identification cards with new security features.
Process for determining child custody ripe for overhaul
Sen. Pete Harckham introduced legislation restricting who can provide expert testimony in custody and visitation cases.
Crafting New York’s response to the opioid epidemic
A schism has emerged on when to spend opioid settlement funds and how to approach the certification of recovery houses.
Not your average prison closing story
Time Union reporter Pete DeMola captured a twist on the recurring story of upstate communities dealing with a prison closure.
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.
