Senate housing leader describes priorities for housing deal
Senator Brian Kavanagh discusses "Good Cause," funding for rent vouchers, and rollbacks to the 2019 rental protections.
Four years after the death of Daniel Prude
Representatives from the New York Civil Liberties Union urge an overhaul in emergency responses to mental health episodes.
Senate leader Stewart-Cousins discusses budget
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins talks about taxes, building new housing, and her role as a black leader.
Adding up the cost of New York’s green transition
New York is implementing a transformative climate change law and the Empire Center wants more transparency on future costs.
Nursing homes urge investment in Medicaid rates
Medicaid reimbursement rates don't cover the cost of long-term care, creating a financial imbalance for nursing homes.
Democrats propose Medicaid tax to fund health care costs
Democrats in the state legislature are looking to get creative in how they raise federal Medicaid dollars.
Assembly GOP pursue fiscal discipline in budget
Assemblyman Ed Ra, a Long Island Republican, discusses the budget priorities being championed by the Assembly GOP.
Environmental budget wish list
Earthjustice Policy Advocate Liz Moran discusses what green policies should make it into a final budget deal.
Former top Hochul staffer takes on new leadership role
After overseeing 13 state agencies in the Hochul administration, Jihoon Kim, is now the CEO of InUnity Alliance.
Justice Center head departing for Human Rights post
Denise Miranda is leaving the Justice Center to take over at the Division of Human Rights