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Child poverty council scheduled to start work
The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council is tasked with writing roadmap to cutting poverty in half.
Stretch limo task force completes work under cloud
We talked with a member of state's Stretch Limousine Passenger Safety Task Force about their recommendations and process.
Anxiety screenings could exacerbate mental health provider shortage
Physicians might soon begin screening adult patients for anxiety, but it's unclear whether treatment will be available.
Credit card processing is new front in gun control battle
A new merchant code for processing credit card purchases of guns could curb future violence, according to Sen. Zellnor Myrie.
In defense of state-funded immigration legal services
Assemblymember Catalina Cruz makes the case for guaranteeing legal defense services in federal immigration courts.
Retired lobbyist reflects on environmental advocacy
A former lobbyist for the Adirondack Council has penned, "Inside the Green Lobby: The Fight to Save the Adirondack Park."
Home-grow is latest evolution in medical marijuana landscape
Medical marijuana patient and advocate Timothy Mitchell talks about New York's medical marijuana program.
Creating a safe digital space for minors
Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, proposes new rules and regulations to guard the digital data of minors.
Online tool tracks education spending equity
A tool from the Education Trust-New York enables users to see how school districts invest their resources.
