Senate eyes needs of urban communities outside of NYC
State Senate Cities 2 Committee Chair Rachel May, a Syracuse Democrat, explains her new committee leadership role.
An online path to the ballot
Sen. Rachel May, a Syracuse Democrat, is proposing a digital option for candidates collecting nominating signature.
Bumpy rollout of minimum wage hike for home care workers
Senate Aging Committee Chair Rachel May explains the ongoing effort to ensure state funding ends up with home care workers.
Ramping up protections of New York’s freshwater
State Sen. Rachel May is continuing her push to preserve and protect New York freshwater with a new package of bills.
Protecting New York’s freshwater
State Sen. Rachel May discusses her package of bills designed to foster holistic state regulatory policies regarding water.
Home care workers getting a raise
Senate Aging Committee Chair Rachel May discusses the state's multi-billion investment in New York's home care workforce.
Renewed campaign for billions toward higher wages for home care workers
Sen. Rachel May makes the case for a $5 billion investment to give home care workers a raise.
Senator looks for ideas to boost local news coverage
State Sen. Rachel May is proposing a commission that would identify means of increasing access to local news coverage.
Syracuse-area nursing home emblematic of state’s struggle to care for elderly
Senate Aging Committee Chair Rachel May discusses state policies to improve care at New York's nursing homes.
Lack of funding continues to undermine New York’s long-term care workforce
Senate Aging Committee Chair Rachel May identifies solutions to workforce shortage in long-term care industry.