Disability advocates hope for new era with Hochul at the helm
Gov. Kathy Hochul controls the fate of a new office of the advocate for people with disabilities.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s health care to-do list
Community Service Society's Elisabeth Benjamin has a health care wish list for Gov. Kathy Hochul to champion.
Bracing for fallout from changes to unemployment benefits
Economic geographer Russell Weaver argues that enhanced federal unemployment benefits expired prematurely.
Lawmaker eyes curriculum restrictions in public schools
Assemblyman Colin Schmitt is pushing legislation restricting how race-related issues are taught in public schools.
Fallout from 2018 Schoharie County limousine crash continues
The state Inspector General's Office is probing state oversight of Prestige Limousine.
New York’s climate justice movement wants you!
The state is investing in a fellowship programs designed to promote clean energy priorities and climate justice.
Crafting a plan for free, high-quality child care in New York
Sen. Jabari Brisport is heading out on a listening tour to figure out how to get child care to all New York families.
New York prepares for influx of Afghan refugees
Immigrant ARC Executive Director Camille Mackler wants a rapid deployment of state resources to aid resettlement.
Massive state health care contract attracts new scrutiny
A state contract distributing billions of health care dollars is potentially coming under the microscope.
Raising awareness about rent relief funding
Sen. Andrew Gounardes went into a subway station to spread awareness about New York's rental assistance program.
