Got a capital project? Robert Rodriguez might finance it
We sit down with Robert Rodriguez, head of the state Dormitory Authority, which helps finance many of government capital projects.
Senate transportation chair discusses dangerous drivers
We talk with State Senate Transportation Committee Chair Jeremy Cooney about keeping New Yorkers safe from dangerous drivers.
Shortening prison sentences with good behavior
We highlight legislation making it easier for incarcerated New Yorkers to shorten their prison sentences with good behavior.
Senate GOP champion wishes of crime victims
State Sen. Dean Murray pitches a package of bills catering to crime victims following statewide public hearings.
LGBTQ advocates wary of Hochul’s child online safety agenda
Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to safeguard the online experience of kids could have unintended consequences for LGBTQ New Yorkers.
Formula restrictions eyed for beauty products in New York
State policymakers are considering restricting a host of potentially problematic chemicals from being used in beauty products.
The challenge of taxing high-end, second homes in NYC
A former NYC finance commissioner explains the logistical challenges of Gov. Kathy Hochul's pied-à-terre tax surcharge.
New York Inspector General discusses workers’ compensation fraud
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang discusses her office's report on workers' compensation fraud in 2025.
Getting to ‘yes’ on the state budget
Legislative leaders need to know their members and when to compromise when negotiating a state budget.
Federal lawsuit looks to revive fracking in New York
The door to fracking in the Southern Tier has seemed closed for more than a decade, but a new lawsuit may give new life to the idea.
