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New York State Bar Association wades into police reform debate
As part of the ongoing discussion about reforming policing in New York, a task force from the New York State Bar Association has released its own recommendations for improving law enforcement.
Rochester lawmaker finishes first session with accomplishments, but more left to do
Senate Mental Health Committee Chair Samra Brouk reflects on her time in Albany.
New York City state lawmakers pursue shorter commutes
State lawmakers hear the siren call of municipal office.
Andrew Hevesi is working for New York’s kids
If 2020 was a dark year for New York's child care industry, 2021 has the potential to be the dawn of a new era.
Physicians celebrate vaccine milestone, ready to vaccinate more New Yorkers
Member of Cuomo's COVID-19 vaccine task force depends significance of 70% vaccination mark.
Lawmakers try to connect veterans to state benefits
Assembly Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair Didi Barrett breaks down a slew of bills approved by state lawmakers.
The evolution of voting access continues in New York
It’s been another busy year for Democratic lawmakers’ efforts to make voting easier.
Assemblymember Paulin continues to lead campaign against gun violence
Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, talks about two of her bills that were approved by state lawmakers and are designed to reduce gun violence by limiting who can purchase firearms.
Combating the pandemic rise in elder abuse
Becky Preve, executive director of the Association on Aging in New York, discusses the rise in elder abuse during the pandemic, the different forms of elder abuse and what the state is doing to fight back.
