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New York health officials mobilize against monkeypox
State Health Commissioner Mary Bassett discusses the state of emergency in response to the threat posed by monkeypox.
Investing in New York’s indigent legal services
Attorneys who represent New Yorkers unable to afford a criminal defense in New York City could soon be getting a raise.
NY Inspector General talks staff, transparency and Avatar
After a brief piano concert for reporters, state Inspector General Lucy Lang talked business with The Capitol Pressroom.
Combatting stigmatization around disabilities
State Sen. John Mannion discusses a new law he sponsored requiring a public awareness campaign around disabilities.
Health Commissioner Mary Bassett talks monkeypox response
Dr. Bassett says state and city health officials working collaboratively in response to monkeypox.
Democrat looks to engage New Yorkers with criminal pasts
Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs, a Harlem Democrat, who served years in prison, launched the Second Chance Democratic Club.
Democrats scramble for power in New York City
City and State NY's Jeff Coltin highlights some of the big Democratic races in the second round of summer primaries.
POLL: Hochul enjoys comfortable lead over Zeldin
Siena College Research Institute pollster Steve Greenberg discusses a new survey of likely November voters.
State forest tax law eye for administration changes
For nearly 50 years, the state has incentivized large land owners to commit property to timber harvesting management plans.
