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Report: State prisons used flawed drug testing policy
The state Inspector General's office found that potentially hundreds of incarcerated New Yorkers were punished unfairly.
Green fashion: Environmentalism is very hot right now
New legislation would try to hold the fashion industry responsible for its environmental footprint around the globe.
Hochul looks to fill parole board
Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to fill the four vacancies on the state Parole Board.
State makes plans for baby boomer bubble
AARP New York weighs in on proposal from the governor's state of the state address to benefit seniors.
Measuring Hochul’s commitment to the environment
Environmental advocate Liz Moran weighs in on Gov. Kathy Hochul's state of the state proposals.
Restaurants still need government support
The reauthorization of to-go cocktails is a top priority for the restaurant industry, which continues to struggle.
Balancing conservation and recreation in the Catskills
Catskill Strategic Panning Advisory Group member Jeff Senterman discusses future recommendations for the park.
Libraries look to meet the digital demands of patrons
At the end of 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would strengthen the ability of libraries to license e-books.
Increased data collection part of fight against hate crimes
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Brad Hoylman discusses the implementation of the Hate Crime Analysis and Review Act.
