New York’s body armor restrictions challenged in court
Times Union reporter Dan Clark explains a legal challenge to New York's restrictions on who can purchase body armor.
New leader takes of at The Great New York State Fair
We get to know Julie LaFave, including her relationship with the state fair and what's in store for 2024.
Personnel shakeup proposed at prison oversight commission
A group of progressive criminal justice advocates are hoping to reform the makeup of the state Commission of Correction.
Debate over ‘Equal Rights Amendment’ ballot language
State Sen. Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses how a constitutional amendment should appear on this year's ballot.
Utility regulator responds to audit of green energy development
PSC Chair and CEO Rory Christian talks about efforts to realize New York's renewable energy goals.
Brownfield program offers second life to contaminated sites
The DEC's Patrick Foster explains the working of the state's Brownfield Cleanup Program, including a project in Syracuse.
Son’s autism diagnosis shapes lawmaker’s career
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, a Capital Region Democrat, discusses how having a son with autism changed his life.
Ensuring a student voice at local school boards
State lawmakers want to require school boards of education to have at least one non-voting student representative.
State museum director reflects on time in Albany
The recently departed head of the State Museum discusses his career, including why he resigned and renovation efforts.
State looks to mitigate the risk of extreme heat
After two years of work, the Hochul administration released a plan for mitigating the effects of extreme heat in New York.