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.
Infrastructure spending wish list for Kathy Hochul
Associated General Contractors of New York State President Mike Elmendorf has spending ideas for the new governor.
State triggers stricter COVID-19 workplace precautions
Business Council of New York State's Ken Pokalsky breaks down the implementation of the NY HERO Act.
Gun-safety training requirement proposed for firearm purchases
Assemblyman Demond Meeks wants New Yorkers to take a five-hour class before they can buy a firearm or ammunition.
New York revises pandemic eviction moratorium
Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat, makes the case for a revised moratorium through January of 2022.
Open meetings law change sounds alarm for transparency advocates
Common Cause NY Executive Director Susan Lerner discusses her concerns about new pandemic measure.
Overtime threshold for farmworkers up for debate again
Senate Labor Committee Chair Jessica Ramos makes the case for lowering the farmworker OT threshold to 40 hours a week.
Bridging the upstate-downstate divide with fried food
Assemblymember Nathalia Fernandez, a Bronx Democrat, discusses her recent visit to the state fair in Syracuse.
Gun control activists optimistic about campaign to reduce violence
Syracuse Common Council President Helen Hudson and the Rockefeller Institute's Joe Popcun do a deep dive into gun violence in New York
