State hosts youth justice conference
State DCJS Commissioner Rossana Rosado reflects on recent gathering in Albany.
Updated ‘Move Over Law’ takes effect
AAA Northeast's Lauren Paterno explains the new safety measures taking effect to protect disabled vehicles on the road.
COLA debate excludes some human services workers
The fight for a cost of living increase for human services workers is omitting some staff serving vulnerable New Yorkers.
Promoting internet connectivity at temporary housing
Temporary housing needs to be more than just a place for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to lay their heads.
Judicial sentencings prompt push for transparency
Scrutinize founder Oded Oren discusses excessive sentences from trial judges and why opaqueness in the judiciary is bad.
Addiction treatment inaccessible at some prisons
The correction system has a mixed record of providing medication assisted treatment for substance abuse disorder.
Closing the gaps in the state’s health insurance coverage
Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas wants the state to offer health insurance coverage to low-income, undocumented adults.
Assemblyman Stirpe talks grocery deserts and budget focus
Assemblymember Al Stirpe highlights incentives to open food retail stores in underserved communities.
Investigative reporter exposes Speaker Heastie’s conflict of interest
New York Focus reporter Chris Bragg discusses his story on Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's relationship with a lobbyist.
Education 2024: The good, the bad, and shifting alliances
The education headlines of a decade ago are back in the news on Planet Albany, with policymakers fighting over state