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Reparations commission studies impact of slavery and discrimination
Members of the New Yorkers for Reparation coalition discuss the process of weighing the impact of slavery on black New Yorkers.
Court weighs in on use of ‘clickwrap’ agreements
Are you reading the terms of service you get served up on your smartphone apps? They can be a big deal.
Supermarkets rekindle campaign to sell wine in New York
Supermarkets are hoping that 2025 is the year state law is updated to allow them to stock and sell wine to New Yorkers.
Preserving Lake George’s historic battlefield
There is a bipartisan push to change the land classification for a battlefield in Lake George to preserve its historic nature.
State Bar Association leader identifies 2025 agenda for Albany
The New York State Bar Association wants to increase the right to counsel in New York and pass Medical Aid in Dying.
Old faces in new places in the legislature
The dust has settled (for now) in the latest game of musical chairs at the Capitol.
Progressives push protections for undocumented New Yorkers
Assemblymember Karines Reyes wants to codify limitations on local compliance with federal immigration officials.
Heading to Albany: Changing of the guard in Rockland County
Freshman Assemblyman Patrick Carroll discusses his priorities for Albany and balancing work with his large family.
Firefighters back sprinkler mandate for new homes
Firefighters Association of the State of New York Secretary John D'Alessandro makes the case for family homes to be built with fire suppression systems.
