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Criminal defense lawyers oppose DA’s nomination to state’s top court
New York's criminal defense lawyers want the state senate to reject Cuomo nominee to state's top court.
Creation of state marijuana office faces personnel challenges
Opposition is mounting to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top marijuana adviser serving as executive director for a new state cannabis office.
State intervention debated for ’21st Century Jim Crow’ school system
Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski discusses his legislation to address the inequities in the East Ramapo Central School District
Pet shops push back against ban on retail pet sales
May 27, 2021 - Legislation prohibiting the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits at retail pet shops is making its
New York’s fiscal future takes shape
May 27, 2021 - The newly released (and late) state financial plan sheds new light on New York's finances.
School budget voting turnout returns to pre-pandemic lows
May 27, 2021 - New York State School Boards Association Executive Director Robert Schneider breaks down the school budget
Businesses face major costs as unemployment bill comes due
May 26, 2021 - After paying out billions of dollars in unemployment benefits during the pandemic, the bill is coming
Democrats’ criminal justice agenda ‘up in the air’
May 26, 2021 - Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Corrections Committee Chair Julia Salazar provides a status update on
Long ignored septic systems endangers Lake George’s health
May 26, 2021 - The Queen of American Lakes appears to be under attack from failing nearby septic systems.
