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New York City’s lagging economic recovery
The state comptroller's office conducted an in-depth analysis of the economic landscape of the five boroughs.
Raising standards for animal shelters and rescues
Legislation unanimously approved at the Capitol would impose new standards for organizations caring for companion animals.
State wages war on invasive caterpillar
New York forester Rob Cole explains the danger posed by an invasive caterpillar - known as the spongy moth.
New York mobilizes primary prevention resources
State and local officials have deployed four mobile teams to meet New Yorkers where they live.
Buying American rock salt
Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature is designed to protect New York’s rock salt mines.
New York’s evolving live-event ticket regulations
Sen. James Skoufis provides an update on consumer friendly changes to state rules.
Tying cancer screening coverage to science
Lawmakers want to tie insurance coverage requirements on colorectal cancer screenings to the newest science.
New price transparency coming to live-event ticketing
Democratic lawmakers are poised to adopt consumer friendly changes to the state's live-event ticket regulations.
Billing fossil fuel companies for climate change mitigation
Legislation at the Capitol would charge fossil fuel companies billions of dollars for their contributions to climate change.
