Unlicensed financial businesses targeted with updated state law
State lawmakers took steps in 2025 to give financial regulators the tools to go after unlicensed businesses.
Consumer advocates push disclosure requirements for food
We explore a bill prohibiting certain food additives and promoting disclosure of what's in the food consumed by New Yorkers.
Hochul proposes cut to adult home advocacy program
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to eliminate funds for programs helping New Yorkers living in adult homes advocate for better conditions.
New life for closed prisons requires NY constitution update
Amending the state Constitution would allow for the redevelopment of shuttered prisons on state protected land in upstate.
GOP senator looks to redefine police and ICE relationship
State Sen. Jake Ashby discusses his legislation that would limit local law enforcement's collaboration with ICE agents.
State Senator Skoufis on next steps after NY Dems convention
Immediately after the New York Democrat's state convention in Syracuse we checked in with State Sen. James Skoufis.
The path to universal pre-K access
We talk with The Children's Agenda about the slow rollout of pre-k classes outside of New York City and how to boost access.
Financial literacy added to NY high school requirements
We consider the best way to implement a new personal finance education mandate from the state Board of Regents.
Services for vulnerable families face red tape and funding shortage
Northern Rivers Family of Services CEO Bill Gettman identifies red tape to cut and state funding increases for human services.
Behind the scenes with the comptroller’s investigations team
State Comptroller Counsel Nelson Sheingold explains how his investigations team unearths corrupt uses of state funds.
