Hochul and police union engage in public spat
The union representing more than 1,000 state police officers is at odds with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Administrative burdens to accessing NY social safety net
A report from Raising New York highlights the barriers families experiencing accessing social programs.
State overhauls consumer directed home care program
A new middleman has been tapped by the Hochul administration to oversee a popular state home care program.
Independent advocate for New Yorkers with disabilities
A state program is supposed to help New Yorkers with disabilities navigate the supports and services available to them.
More New Yorkers calling 9-8-8 hotline
State Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan explains how New Yorkers are utilizing the 9-8-8 hotline.
Preparing for detours in New York’s Empire State Trail
State policymakers want to ensure that functional detours are in place when needed on the 750-mile Empire State Trail.
State budget director discusses NY’s fiscal picture
State Budget Director Blake Washington swung by The Capitol Pressroom studio to talk about New York's finances.
State education officials downplay meaning of statewide test results
State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa points to a variety of ways localized test results can help educators.
Police encouraged to conduct ‘child-sensitive’ arrests
State lawmakers want to direct law enforcement to implement child-sensitive arrest procedures.
State agencies purchasing more New York food
State agencies are striving to procure at least 30 percent of their food purchases from New York producers by 2027.