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State regulators embrace new wetland protections
We talk with the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter and Audubon New York about regulations addressing state wetlands.
Hochul looks to offset lost federal funding for crime victims
Governor Hochul is proposing $120 million in state funds to makeup for lost federal dollars
Compromise struck on future of controversial pesticide
Jim Davenport, a Hudson Valley dairy farmer, discusses a compromise deal on the future use of neonicotinoids in New York.
Senate health leader talks nursing home staffing
Sen. Gustavo Rivera discusses a new law encouraging nursing homes to move away from the utilization of contract nurses.
New York recruiting volunteer campground ambassadors
State Campground Program Supervisor Jessica McBride explains the state's campground ambassador program.
NY top court weighs in on rights of criminal defendants
New York Appeals blog author Rob Rosborough discusses decisions from state Court of Appeals.
State police mum amid bumpy background checks for ammo
Sen. Jake Ashby weighs in on the state's effort to conduct background checks on New Yorkers purchasing ammunition.
Prosecutors balk at expanded scrutiny of convictions
Erie County D.A. John Flynn discusses legislation creating new legal pathways to proving innocence after a conviction.
The state of the state is…
This week's episode analyzes the content and style of the address and what comes next at Planet Albany.













