Youth smoking hits all-time low level in New York
State officials outline the rate of teen smoking and how the levels got to the lowest point in recorded history.
Scholarly work weighs net effect of upstate refugees
Scott Fein, editor in chief of "Immigration: Key to the Future," discusses the positive effect of refugees in upstate.
Long-standing leadership void filled at Adirondack Park Agency
Adirondack Explorer reporter Gwen Craig explains the ramifications of personnel change at Adirondack oversight panel.
Hemp regulations ‘probably’ up next for Cannabis Control Board
Cannabis Control Board member Jen Metzger expects state regulators to turn their attention to hemp.
IDAs want continued role in economic development landscape
New York State Economic Development Council’s Ryan Silva discusses the role of Industrial Development Agencies.
State cannabis regulators get to work
Cannabis Control Board member Jen Metzger discusses medical marijuana, the hemp industry and agriculture opportunities.
Unproven COVID-19 treatment sparks lawsuits
New Yorkers desperate to cure loved ones impacted by COVID-19 are trying to compel hospitals to administer unproven treatments.
Sex work decriminalization dialogue prompted by Hochul
The Urban Justice Center's Andy Bowen makes the case for a complete decriminalization of the state's sex work economy.
Seven names emerge for seat on state’s top court
Albany Law School's Vin Bonventre analyzes the list of contenders for an upcoming vacancy at the Court of Appeals.
Can we interest you in a national Election Day holiday?
RepresentUS research analyst Caroline Joseph espouses the merits of a national Election Day holiday.
