New York’s insurance marketplace in cycle of rising costs
State regulators continued the summer tradition of approving premium increases for individual and small group health plans.
NYC mayor’s race thrusts sex work debate into spotlight
We're checking in with proponents of decriminalization of sex work for their reaction to being in the spotlight this summer.
Doctors want smoother payouts from insurers
The Medical Society of the State of NY is shining a spotlight on delayed and limited payments approved by health insurers.
Modernizing risk assessments of sex offenders
Assemblymember Pamela Hunter makes the case for updating the risk assessment tool used to classify sex offenders in New York.
Why energy bills are going up and what can be done about it
We hear from the Public Utility Law Project of NY about the rate setting cases overseen by the Public Service Commission.
Defunct gas pipeline proposals get new life
Reporting suggests that Gov. Kathy Hochul will be more receptive to two gas pipeline proposals than her predecessor.
Why doctors train in New York and stay in New York
A new report from the Center for Health Workforce Studies examines the rate of doctors that train in New York and stay here.
Checking in with SUNY Chancellor John King
SUNY Chancellor John King gives an update on the state's effort to place adults in high-demand degrees at community colleges.
They don’t make ’em like Danny Donohue anymore
Saying goodbye to Danny Donohue and then analyzing the game of musical chairs in Manhattan.
Legal mail subject to new scrutiny in prisons
State prison officials are looking to update their procedures for reviewing mail sent from lawyers to their clients behind bars.
