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Updating New York’s plan for open spaces
Open Space Institute Chief Conservation Officer Kathy Moser explains the state's process of updating its open space plans.
Raising the minimum wage for New Yorkers with disabilities
Southern Tier Independence Center's Sue Ruff discusses the state's subminimum wages paid to New Yorkers with disabilities.
Expediting work permits for New York asylum seekers
Assemblymember Catalina Cruz pushes legislation enabling the state to issue work permits to asylum seekers.
State begins requiring background checks for ammo purchases
Jacob Rieper, a pro-gun advocate, discusses the latest burden placed on gun owners in New York.
State cannabis regulators discuss safety oversight
New York State Office of Cannabis Management Director of Policy John Kagia explains the state's marijuana vetting process.
State Health Commissioner backs latest COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Jim McDonald makes the case for eligible New Yorkers to get the latest immunization for COVID-19.
State regulators grapple with telemarketers, scam calls, and bots
We speak with Paula O'Brien-Soler, director of the Division of Consumer Protection at the New York Department of State.
State regulators lagging in oversight of Adirondacks
Reporter Gwendolyn Craig reveals how state officials have fallen behind in making management plans for the Adirondacks.
Solutions to combatting hunger in New York
Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, a Queens Democrat, talks about the state of food insecurity in New York.
