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What the Hochul budget proposal means for seniors
State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen discusses programs and funding in the state budget impacting New York's seniors.
Records show inconsistent, lax discipline in state police
Investigative journalist Sammy Sussman examined disciplinary records underscoring problems with state police discipline.
WFP navigates governor’s race and leadership change
WFP leader Jasmine Gripper explains the decision not to endorse a primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hochul administration’s FOIL implementation is underwhelming
A Reinvent Albany review of the Hochul administration's approach to records request found less than stellar practices.
Physician assistants look for more autonomy in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to remove some layers of supervision for qualified physician assistants in certain cases.
Unlicensed financial businesses targeted with updated state law
State lawmakers took steps in 2025 to give financial regulators the tools to go after unlicensed businesses.
Consumer advocates push disclosure requirements for food
We explore a bill prohibiting certain food additives and promoting disclosure of what's in the food consumed by New Yorkers.
Hochul proposes cut to adult home advocacy program
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to eliminate funds for programs helping New Yorkers living in adult homes advocate for better conditions.
New life for closed prisons requires NY constitution update
Amending the state Constitution would allow for the redevelopment of shuttered prisons on state protected land in upstate.
