NY wastewater monitoring promotes public health
The state's wastewater surveillance system has been recognized by the CDC as a "Center of Excellence."
Environmentalists eye stricter drinking water standards
Guidance this summer from federal environmental regulators has changed the landscape around safe drinking water.
Mentally ill New Yorkers slip through safety net
Crain's New York's Maya Kaufman discusses her deep dive into services provided to homeless New Yorkers who are mentally ill.
New York grapples with best way to treat severe mental illness
After high-profile incidents involving mentally-ill New Yorkers, state policymakers are searching for policy solutions.
State constitution’s environmental rights inform municipal planning
Ithaca Director of Sustainability Luis Aguirre-Torres explains how his city is working to promote clean air and water.
Nurse turned lawmaker trying again to overhaul health care staffing in New York
Mar. 30, 2021 - Asm. Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh), chair of the Assembly Mental Health Committee, discussed her push for safe staffing levels for nurses in New York and the work she is doing to get more New Yorkers
June 22, 2020: COVID-19 adds to the mental stress of New Yorkers
The Capitol Pressroom · June 22, 2020: COVID-19 adds to the mental stress of New Yorkers The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the mental health needs of New Yorkers. We heard from Glenn Liebman, CEO of
Businesses balk at chemical restrictions in consumer goods
Environmental health advocates want state policymakers to aggressively police what chemicals are in products New Yorkers buy.
More New Yorkers calling 9-8-8 hotline
State Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan explains how New Yorkers are utilizing the 9-8-8 hotline.
Promoting awareness of drug-induced movement disorders
Mental Health Association of New York State CEO Glenn Liebman discusses a bill addressing drug-induced movement disorders.
