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New York taken to court over public defender system
The New York Civil Liberties Union is taking the state to court in an attempt to improve indigent legal defense services.
Shape of Penn Station overhaul in limbo
State Sen. Leroy Comrie discusses the future overhaul of Penn Station, including what it will consist of and its financing.
Senate leader wants to revisit selection process for state’s top court
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to change the "short list" process.
Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins looks ahead at 2023
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins talks minimum wage, judge selections, and more.
Carpets are next frontier in New York’s quest to cut waste
Environmental Advocates NY's Kate Kurera discusses a new law regulating carpet manufacturing and recycling.
Upstate business coalition underwhelmed by Hochul’s 2023 vision
Upstate United Executive Director Justin Wilcox discusses his legislative priorities and the governor's plans for 2023.
Hochul preserves sale of diet pills to minors
Harvard Chan School of Public Health professor Dr. Bryn Austin explains the safety concerns of minors using diet pills.
Hochul strives for consensus with public safety plan
Times Union reporter Josh Solomon talks about public safety proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul's State of the State address.
A greener afterlife for your earthly remains
New Yorkers will soon have an alternative to cremation and a standard burial when they die.
