AARP New York priorities for the 2025 legislative session
The AARP New York is focusing on affordability issues and quality of care for seniors during the 2025 legislative session.
Cooling chemical targeted for phase out in New York
State environmental regulators want to phase out the use of a major greenhouse gas emitter used in cooling technology.
Assembly health chair discusses her 2025 agenda
Assemblymember Amy Paulin talks about Medicaid funding, a tax on managed care organization, CDPAP changes, and much more.
Senator Salazar on 2025 criminal justice agenda
Senator Julia Salazar is hoping to address parole for older New Yorkers and a host of criminal justice policies in 2025.
Assemblymember Sarah Clark talks child care access
Assemblymember Sarah Clark responds to the veto of a child care assistance bill and discusses her 2025 agenda.
State ban on pet sales in stores takes effect
The pet store industry is again sounding the alarm about restrictions on pet sales.
Chatting with the head of NYC’s campaign finance program
NYC Campaign Finance Board leader Paul Ryan compares the state's public financing program to the system in New York City.
State Medicaid director talks access to public health insurance
State Medicaid Director Amir Bassiri discusses uninterrupted health insurance for kids and the Medicaid "unwinding."
Examining life as an Assembly central staffer
New York Focus reporter Sam Mellins describes the working conditions and compensation for Assembly central staff.
Safe streets advocates set sights on 25 mph
Municipalities, including Albany, have utilized a state law that allows local speed limits to be set at 25 miles per hour.