Data provides deeper understanding of bail changes
Newly released data on New Yorkers arrested since 2020, offers new insight on the success (or failure) of bail reform.
New York rolls out alternative to foster care
Temporary housing with volunteer families is being rolled out by the state as an alternative to the child welfare system.
State leaders reluctant to commit state resources to child care
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins won't make big child care commitment.
Hochul teases multi-year plan to create affordable housing
New York Housing Conference Executive Director Rachel Fee is optimistic about Hochul's housing plan, but wants details.
Senate leader Stewart-Cousins discusses 2022 agenda
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins talks about child care funding, to-go cocktails and criminal justice.
Return of alcohol to-go is far from certain
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins indicates lawmakers may need some convincing to back popular proposal.
Mobile sports wagering could start on Saturday
Mobile sports wagering approved to begin on Saturday, Jan. 8.
Senate Republicans gear up for 2022 legislative session
Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt weighs in on the governor’s State of the State address.
Report: State agencies regularly ignore laws requiring studies
Sen. James Skoufis highlights findings from investigation into three years of state mandated studies.
Renewed campaign for billions toward higher wages for home care workers
Sen. Rachel May makes the case for a $5 billion investment to give home care workers a raise.
