Making pepper spray more accessible in New York
Assemblymember Chris Eachus, a Hudson Valley Democrat, wants to make it easier for New Yorkers to obtain pepper spray.
Closing the health insurance gap for low-income New Yorkers
Senate Health Chair Gustavo Rivera wants the state to pick up the health insurance costs for more than 400,00 New Yorkers.
Assemblyman Landon Dais talks cannabis
Assemblyman Landon Dais discusses illegal cannabis products on dispensary shelves and his leadership role on marijuana issues.
Senate GOP want Hochul to go further on dismantling state climate law
State Sen. Thomas O'Mara argues that the governor hasn't gone far enough to scale back New York's green energy laws.
Former assemblyman eyes Capitol comeback 15 years after departure
Former-Assemblyman Marc Molinaro's quixotic decision to pursue an Assembly seat has Planet Albany scratching its head.
Online payday lenders look to skirt New York restrictions
New legislation would strengthen New York's consumer protections against de facto payday loans skirting existing state rules.
The path to more reliable rural emergency medical services
A report from the state's Rural Ambulance Services Task Force paints a bleak picture on the reliability of EMS.
Progressives look to unlock more ‘Raise the Age’ funds
Assemblymember Gabriella Romero makes the case for more "Raise the Age" funding to be spent on alternatives to incarceration.
One battle after another for the Blakeman campaign
In the best of circumstances, a Republican bid to be governor of New York is going to be a longshot. And circumstances have not been ideal for Bruce Blakeman.
State gives up social media disclosure rule for gun permits
New York will not enforce part of a 2022 law requiring social media accounts be disclosed to obtain a concealed carry permit.
