Renewed scrutiny of New York’s fines, fees and surcharges
State Sen. Julia Salazar is pushing legislation to roll back the use of fines, fees and surcharges in New York.
Labor shortage tests after school programs
After school programs, like the child care industry more broadly, have struggled to meeting staffing needs in 2021.
Report: Trails in Adirondacks are too steep to be sustainable
Adirondack Council Conservation Officer Charlotte Staats wants the state to overhaul trails in the High Peaks region.
Independent pharmacies warn they’re at a tipping point
A package of bills awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature could be vital to the survival of independent pharmacies.
The path to $15 an hour
State Budget Director Robert Mujica explains the analysis justifying a minimum wage increase at the end of the year.
Is latest rent relief fund too little, too late? Possibly
Landlords who were shut out of this summer's rental assistance program, can apply for a new $125 million pool of funds.
Assemblymember promotes adult education access
Assemblymember Patricia Fahy wants to ensure adult literacy classes can be administered remotely and are properly funded.
Heading to Albany: Former legislative aide to fill LG’s old seat
We get to know Cordell Cleare, the Democrat tapped to succeed Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin in the state senate.
Syracuse’s evolving traffic plan
The New York Civil Liberties Union's Lanessa Chaplin provides an update on the transformation of I-81 in Syracuse.
Leadership shakeup at state utility regulator
Politico New York reporter Marie French explains what a personnel change could mean at the Public Service Commission.
