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State payment system impedes domestic violence services
We explore how the state's system of reimbursing domestic violence shelters could be updated to help more families in crisis.
‘Peanut’s Law’ would reform animal seizure practices
Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz explains why he wants to reform the animal seizure procedures by government officials.
Reviewing the 2025 State Fair and looking to 2026
We close the book on this year's state fair in Syracuse by recapping the experience and looking ahead to 2026.
Hochul struggles to connect with Mamdani’s base
Assembly central staff get a raise and Gov. Kathy Hochul tanks at rally for Zohran Mamdani.
Expanding the pharmacists’ role in health care delivery
Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin is proposing an expanded role for pharmacists in New York.
New retirement savings option launched by the state
The Hochul administration is rolling out a retirement savings option for New Yorkers without a program through their employer.
Water filters eyed to mitigate risk of lead in schools
New York policymakers have prioritized testing lead exposure, but are they doing enough to mitigate the risk of lead to kids?
Expanding access to organ donations
Aisha Tator, executive director of Donate Life New York State, talks about policies making organ donation more accessible.
State lawmaker wants to study headlight brightness
Assemblyman Brian Miller wants to study the distractions to drivers caused by modern headlights on vehicles.
