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Demand for offshore wind energy sparks rush for coastal waters
A federal auction of coastal waters in the Northeast generated more than $4 billion in lease deals from six firms.
Casino gambling could migrate to the internet
Sen. Joe Addabbo is pushing legislation to legalize casino gambling options - like poker and roulette - on the internet.
Leveling the playing field for freelancers
Sen. Andrew Gounardes wants to update New York laws to protect freelance workers from being taken advantage of.
Control of New York City’s public schools
Chalkbeat New York reporter Reema Amin discusses how mayoral control of the New York City school system works.
New York grapples with best way to treat severe mental illness
After high-profile incidents involving mentally-ill New Yorkers, state policymakers are searching for policy solutions.
New York’s blueprint for 2 million electrified homes
NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris explains how the state will realize its residential electrification goals.
Defending hemlock trees against out-of-state threats
New York State Hemlock Initiative's Mark Whitmore explains how to protect the state's third most abundant tree species.
Overhauling New York’s economic development approach
Sen. James Skoufis wants more investments in human infrastructure and fewer resources spent on corporate welfare.
Poozer Pop Culture: I wish I was a baller (for the Knicks)
Sen. Jamaal Bailey, a Bronx Democrat, discusses his love affair with the New York Knicks, including how it began.
