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New Yorkers weigh in on state’s climate action plan
The Climate Action Council has begun soliciting input on its draft plan for dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Labor shortage is no guarantee of work for formerly incarcerated
University at Albany professor Shawn Bushway discusses the job prospects of New Yorkers with a criminal record.
Prosecutors hone in on Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s fundraising
Federal investigators are examining Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin's failed bid for New York City controller in 2021.
New York launches online absentee ballot tracker
New Yorkers voting via absentee will be able to go online for updates on their ballot application and ballot submissions.
New York’s overtaxed mental health infrastructure
Reporter Abigail Kramer examined the ramifications of a 2014 state initiative to move away from psychiatric hospitals.
State government watchdog poised for makeover
New York Public Interest Research Group Executive Director Blair Horner describes meaningful government oversight.
After delay, state implements nursing home staffing rules
After months of delays, Gov. Kathy Hochul is letting a law take effect that increase staffing at long-term care facilities.
Without a state budget, temporary funding approved
Newsday Capitol correspondent Michael Gormley explains the stop-gap funding measure to keep state government running.
Lawmakers look to beef up driver’s license requirements
Legislation would require New Yorkers have at least six hours of supervised driving instruction before getting a license.
