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Updating New York’s alcohol laws for the 21st century
To-go alcohol from restaurants, multiple liquor store licenses and wine in grocery stores are all forbidden in New York.
Hochul’s big bet on the Buffalo Bills
Taxpayers could be responsible for $850 million in construction costs for a new Buffalo Bills stadium.
New York Health Commissioner Bassett discusses pandemic
Dr. Mary Bassett describes the current risk of COVID-19 transmission and state policy options for combatting the pandemic.
The future of free school lunches in New York
The scheduled expiration of a federal waiver could impact who gets free school lunches and what the meals consist of.
New Yorkers weigh in on Cuomo, public safety and gas taxes
A majority of New Yorkers believe the state's 2019 changes to the use of cash bail have been bad for the state.
New York on precipice of a new normal for state spending
Citizens Budget Commission's Patrick Orecki make sense of record spending proposed by state lawmakers and the governor.
Expanding access to postpartum medical coverage
The American Heart Association in New York is looking to increase the availability of Medicaid postpartum coverage.
Hochul inserts criminal justice reforms into budget debate
Amid bipartisan complaints about the state's criminal justice laws, Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to amend recent statutes.
Hochul stresses importance of ‘responsible’ budgeting
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is working with legislative leaders to find the "right balance" of spending for the state budget.
