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Former DEC commissioner reflects on career in public service

By David Lombardo|2022-06-15T11:23:33-04:00October 19th, 2021|

Joe Martens discusses the state's ban on fracking and much more.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-19T16:00:12-04:00October 19th, 2021|

Senate Aging Committee Chair Rachel May discusses state policies to improve care at New York's nursing homes.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-18T19:58:51-04:00October 18th, 2021|

Former DEC commissioner Joe Martens explains the latest offshore wind developments in New York.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-18T19:59:14-04:00October 18th, 2021|

The state Department of Health is leading the way on studies examining the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-21T19:12:00-04:00October 15th, 2021|

A 2019 state law overhauling farmworker rights and benefits continues to shape New York's agriculture sector.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-15T14:45:13-04:00October 15th, 2021|

Carly Santangelo is opening up a big world of agriculture to a young generation of New Yorkers.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-15T14:45:21-04:00October 15th, 2021|

State Sen. Julia Salazar is pushing legislation to roll back the use of fines, fees and surcharges in New York.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-15T14:45:30-04:00October 15th, 2021|

After school programs, like the child care industry more broadly, have struggled to meeting staffing needs in 2021.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-14T19:58:40-04:00October 14th, 2021|

Adirondack Council Conservation Officer Charlotte Staats wants the state to overhaul trails in the High Peaks region.

By David Lombardo|2021-10-14T13:44:50-04:00October 14th, 2021|

State Budget Director Robert Mujica explains the analysis justifying a minimum wage increase at the end of the year.