Federal education changes could impact New York
President Donald Trump is trying to dismantle the federal Department of Education, but what does it mean for New York?
Debate continues over phone restrictions in schools
School leaders are backing a legislative proposal - instead of the governor's plan - for restricting student access to phones.
Should New York’s sales taxes be more progressive?
A report calls for exempting sales taxes on purchases under $110 and imposing a higher tax on luxury items.
Skoufis on failed DNC bid, 2026, and New York Dems
We talked with the Orange County Democrat about his unsuccessful leadership national leadership bid and New York Democrats.
Assemblymember Woerner targets prison working conditions
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner wants to empower a labor board to create safer working conditions for prison guards.
AG Tish James pushes update to consumer protection law
Mobilization for Justice's Ariana Lindermayer makes the case for updating the laws governing unfair business practices.
Child care vouchers in jeopardy for thousands of kids
State Sen. Jabari Brisport calls for the state to commit $900 million to ensure thousands of families don't lose child care.
Report: Justice delayed in small claims courts
Small claims courts are supposed to offer quick and cheap legal resolutions, but NYPIRG finds that's not always the case.
Audit finds room for improvement in dam oversight
State regulators could do more to oversee the conditions at dams in New York, according to the state comptroller's office.
Refugee resettlement efforts jeopardized by Trump
Assemblymember Jon Rivera makes the case for the state to offset federal cuts to refugee resettlement services.