Expanded commercial cherry quarantine to fight invasive pest
We talk with a western New York cherry farmer about the steps in place in the Empire State to address an invasive pest.
Spreading the word about IUD insertion pain management
Dr. Rachel Flink-Bochacki shares concerns with a bill mandating doctors offer a pamphlet on IUDS when talking contraception.
Preventing NYers from getting ‘trapped at work’
Assemblyman Phil Steck explains his bill protecting employees from the threat of certain monetary penalties.
Should upstate school districts try mayoral control?
NYC mayors have had two decades of control over their local schools, but could a similar system work in other communities?
Gun violence prevention in the Empire State
We explore the state of gun violence in New York and the prevention efforts being championed by Gov. Kathy Hochul
For-profit hospice operations restricted in pending bill
New York lawmakers are trying again to limit the footprint of for-profit hospice businesses.
Bounced check fees subject of pro-tenant legislation
Assemblyman Harvey Epstein makes the case for legislation that limits what landlords can charge renters for a bounced check.
New York trails nation in hospital quality ratings
The latest federal review of hospital metrics from around the country found that New York continues to trail almost every other state.
Good government groups sidelined in NY redistricting dialogue
Good government groups get the cold shoulder as Democrats look to grow their footprint in Congress.
Governor Hochul’s campaign to promote traffic safety
We check in with Mary Tanner Ritcher, deputy commissioner for traffic safety and investigations for the New York State DMV.
