Big tent politics at Democratic state convention
While the Democratic establishment rallies around Hochul, some object to coronation.
Report: State prisons used flawed drug testing policy
The state Inspector General's office found that potentially hundreds of incarcerated New Yorkers were punished unfairly.
Lawmakers eye overhaul of state Division of Veterans’ Services
Assembly Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Didi Barrett is proposing a restructuring of the agency serving New York’s veterans.
Bridging the upstate-downstate divide with fried food
Assemblymember Nathalia Fernandez, a Bronx Democrat, discusses her recent visit to the state fair in Syracuse.
Lawmakers try to connect veterans to state benefits
Assembly Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Didi Barrett breaks down a slew of bills approved by state lawmakers.
March 10, 2020: Consumer protections in the Empire State
Tom Stebbins, Executive Director of the Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York, explained why he opposes adding “unfair” practices to the state’s consumer protection statues.
Rethinking how New York doles out education dollars
Rockefeller Institute leader Bob Megna discusses potential changes to New York's "Foundation Aid" formula.
Should New York get into the flood insurance business?
State policymakers want New York to study the flood insurance market and consider a new landscape for the future.
Promoting more flexibility for sewer authorities
Riverkeeper is pushing to update state definitions to ensure sewer authorities have broader authority imposing fees.
Updated ‘Move Over Law’ takes effect
AAA Northeast's Lauren Paterno explains the new safety measures taking effect to protect disabled vehicles on the road.
