Low primary turnout prompts call for open selection process
An aspiring third-party political movement wants to open up New York's closed primaries.
Freshman Rochester Assemblyman takes on pandemic housing crises
Assemblyman Demond Meeks was thrown into the deep end during his first year in office.
What, me worry? Cuomo’s return to normalcy
Despite being against the political ropes four months ago, Gov. Cuomo is trying to get his groove back.
State releases long-awaited police use of force data
The Cuomo administration - without any fanfare - released 15 month's worth of law enforcement data.
GOP lawmaker says some crimes too ‘heinous’ for parole eligibility
Assemblyman Michael Lawler makes the case for prohibiting certain violent offenders from being eligible for parole.
Utility shutoff moratorium available to New Yorkers (who ask for it)
Consumer advocate Richard Berkley explains an important safeguard for New Yorkers who lost income during the pandemic.
Proposed state database would raise awareness of domestic abusers
New legislation is designed to ensure New Yorkers don't unknowingly enter relationships with domestic abusers.
New York set to add state supreme court judgeships
A recently adopted state law will carve out 14 new judgeships around New York.
Government watchdogs ask for more sunlight
The state's ethics watchdog is being pushed to proactively disclose more financial records from public officials.
Mobile home residents seek protections from Albany
After continuous rent increases and properties falling into disrepair, chorus grows for new mobile home industry regulations.
