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State takes steps to promote mental health care access
State Office of Mental Health's Joe Katagiri explains efforts to boost access to mental health and substance abuse treatments.
NY Power Authority embraces nuclear power mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the New York Power Authority to get the ball rolling on the development of new nuclear power.
Federal cuts undermine anti-hunger initiatives
No Kid Hungry New York Director Rachel Sabella discusses the potential fallout in the Empire State from federal cuts.
New York disaster czar sounds alarm about FEMA cuts
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray discusses federal cuts to emergency services.
Trump administration disrupts funding for public schools
Public schools are dealing with federal dollars being clawed back this summer by the Trump administration.
Physician assistants play critical role in rural communities
For rural communities, a physician assistant is the first and last source of available medical care.
Tom DiNapoli talks OT, unclaimed funds and using reserves
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli discusses the use of state workforce overtime and updating unclaimed funds distribution.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to disrupt New York health care landscape
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could have massive ramifications for New York's health care system, according to Paul Francis.
Demand for food assistance persists and could get worse
Dan Egan, the outgoing head of Feeding New York State, reflects on the demand for food assistance over the last six years.
