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A prescription for a second chance in Albany
An Albany non-profit organization is bridging the gap between treatment and recovery with jobs and housing.
State ramps up distribution of small business recovery grants
Assembly Small Business Committee Chair Al Stirpe highlights improvements in the administration of pandemic relief.
Opportunities and obstacles for NYC’s public transit
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Tim Kennedy discusses the current state of the MTA after a tumultuous 18 months.
State Department of Health urged to preserve the Chipwich
Assemblyman Mark Walczyk opposes legislation mandating nutritional standards for vending machines on state property.
Lawmakers challenge court’s role in foster care assignments
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi discusses the implementation of the Families First Prevention Services Act.
Students and educators adapt to another pandemic school year
Two local teachers' union presidents provide an update on mask mandates, vaccine requirements and the use of testing.
New York updates rules for deer and bear hunting
There’s a new dress code and calendar for aspiring deer and bear hunters in New York.
State police expand outreach to increase trooper diversity
A more accessible entrance exam and a broader outreach effort are being used to transform the state police.
DEC commissioner discusses air monitoring, Hochul and his future
New York DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos discusses the governor's plan to ramp up air quality monitoring in New York.
