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Independent living opportunities for mentally ill New Yorkers
The state has satisfied its obligations to transition mentally ill New Yorkers out of adult homes and into supportive housing.
Local water authorities embark on lead service line replacements
Erie County Water Authority Chairman Jerry Schad discusses EPA requirements for replacing lead lines in drinking water systems.
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli pursues fifth full term
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli visits the studio to discuss why he wants another four years in office.
New York to shrink its prison footprint
We discuss Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to close a North Country prison and consolidate a western New York facility.
Promoting NY produced food in school cafeterias
We highlight a state incentive to promote New York grown and processed foods in cafeterias at schools in the Empire State.
A new chapter for former LG Brian Benjamin
Brian Benjamin visited the studio to talk about his past corruption case, what makes a good LG, and his future.
Nonprofits contracting with the state want a cost of living raise
The human services sector of nonprofits in New York want a 2.7 percent raise from the state to keep up with inflation.
Hochul pauses all-electric building mandate
The New York director at the Building Decarbonization Coalition makes the case for keeping gas appliances out of new construction.
Won’t somebody think of the businesses?!?!?
Employers don't feel like they have anyone's ear in Albany. Is that true? And if it is, what can they do about it?
