NYSUT wants to sweeten retirement benefits for recent public employees
New York State United Teachers President Melinda Person argues for boosting the benefits in Tiers 5 and 6.
Dearth of state regulations for short-term rental properties
Sen. Hinchey makes the case for new regulations on shot-term rental properties.
Assemblymember Lunsford discusses anti-gun violence initiatives
The Rochester-area Democrat highlights what the state is doing to respond to an influx in gun violence.
Mandatory court fees eyed for extinction
Sen. Julia Salazar hopes to end mandatory surcharges imposed on certain criminal matters and traffic infractions.
NYC’s housing ‘moonshot’ rests on Albany action
New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer talks about housing creation policies being debate at the Capitol.
New York looks to promote swimming opportunities
Governor Kathy Hochul is hoping to build out more municipal pools and train more lifeguards in New York.
State’s guardianship system failing vulnerable New Yorkers
ProPublica investigative reporter Jake Pearson did a deep dive into New York's guardianship laws.
Municipal broadband development at crossroads in New York
Sen. Rachel May discuss the role of municipal internet in expanding New York's connectivity.
Lawmakers weigh social media guardrails for minors
State Sen. Andrew Gounardes makes the case for imposing restrictions on how minors interact with social media apps.
Education stakeholders propose new teacher evaluation framework
New York Council of School Superintendents Deputy Director Bob Lowry discusses future of teach evaluations.