State settles legal challenge to home care transition
The state is implementing a settlement to resolve a challenge to its controversial transition of CDPAP.
Washington Republicans poke holes in NY social safety net
The social safety net in New York will likely have some holes moving forward as the result of federal policies championed by the GOP.
State watchdog reviews complaints about gambling regulator
We learn about some of the complaints about the state's gambling regulator received by the state Inspector General's Office in 2024.
State expands discounted energy program
State PSC Chair Rory Christian highlights regulations designed to ensure more families have access to discounted energy bills.
The ebb and flow of economic development handouts
Reinvent Albany Executive Director John Kaehny discusses how state lawmakers are approaching economic development spending.
Tragedy incites push for better backcountry tracking
The death of an assistant forest ranger has renewed calls to update the system for tracking deployed state personnel.
State takes steps to promote mental health care access
State Office of Mental Health's Joe Katagiri explains efforts to boost access to mental health and substance abuse treatments.
NY Power Authority embraces nuclear power mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to get the ball rolling on the development of new nuclear power.
Federal cuts undermine anti-hunger initiatives
No Kid Hungry New York Director Rachel Sabella discusses the potential fallout in the Empire State from federal cuts.
New York disaster czar sounds alarm about FEMA cuts
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray discusses federal cuts to emergency services.