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Senator Sean Ryan discusses nursing home care
The Buffalo Democrat fears that regulations drafted this summer will weaken a state law setting nursing home staffing levels.
Antonio Delgado discusses crime, voting and economy
The lieutenant governor discusses the three top issues that voters in New York have identified for November.
LG Antonio Delgado weighs tough budget options
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado won't rule out raising taxes or slowing the growth of spending in next year's state budget.
Report: Persistent use of corporal punishment in schools
Times Union reporters Emilie Munson and Josh Solomon discuss the use of corporal punishment at New York schools.
New York deploys accessible absentee ballots
The state's absentee ballot system has been redesigned so it can be completely independently by visually impaired voters.
Laying the groundwork for downstate casinos
New York Gaming Commission Chair Brian O'Dwyer provides an update on the process of awarding three casino licenses.
Advocates for children and families plot 2023 priorities
Schuyler Center for Analysis & Advocacy Policy Director Dede Hill highlights the group's agenda for Albany next year.
Despite state ban, flavored vaping products still for sale
Reporter Marnie Eisenstadt found that upstate counties aren't actively enforcing the ban on flavored vape product sales.
New York’s economy recovery lags behind the country
We explore the state's slow road back to employment normalcy with Jerry Marschke, a professor at the University of Albany.
