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Without federal action, gun control advocates turn to New York to lead the way
Feb. 16, 2021 - Rebecca Fisher, Executive Director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, outlined her group’s legislative priorities
COVID-19 vaccine distribution raises ethical questions for New Yorkers and elected officials
Feb. 16, 2021 - We broke down the ethical questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine with Julia Markovits, Associate Professor
New York testing new ways to heat buildings to achieve greenhouse gas reductions
Feb. 15, 2021 - We talked with Doreen Harris, Acting President and CEO of the New York State Energy
New York farms bankruptcies drop in 2020
Feb. 15, 2021 - 2020 was a tough financial year for most New Yorkers. John Newton, Chief Economist for
Cash-strapped counties want their cut of federal aid
Feb. 15, 2021 -Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro (R) weighed in on the Governor’s proposed budget and the impact
Proposed state hemp regulations could crush the growing industry
Feb. 12, 2021 - Changes to the state’s hemp regulations could have a devastating impact on this growing industry.
Is school drinking water safe? Lead levels could be lower, warn environmentalists
Feb. 12, 2021 - Environmentalists are looking to take action on the acceptable level of lead in our drinking
‘Forever wild’ case before New York’s top court divides environmental activists
Feb. 12, 2021 - A legal challenge has been making its way through the state’s court system over trail
Access to affordable, high-speed internet still out of reach for many New Yorkers
Feb. 12, 2021 - In the era of social distancing, a strong connection to the internet is vital. Asm.
