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Democrats look to discourage natural gas connections
Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon makes the case for banning utilities from spreading out the cost of hooking up new gas customers.
Hochul administration sidelines prison watchdog
The state agency responsible for monitoring compliance with solitary confinement reforms has been kept out of prisons for months.
Democratic lawmakers want to expand NY AG’s powers
Assemblymember Gabriella Romero makes the case for expanding the authority of the state attorney general's office.
Hotels becoming go-to answer for upstate homelessness
Hotels are supposed to be a last resort for housing the homeless in New York, but they're a key solution for upstate communities.
Court faults state for suspension of solitary confinement reforms
We get an update on the court battle to reverse the state's suspension of a law governing solitary confinement in prisons.
Gov. Hochul wants new nuclear power in upstate
After months of build up, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed state officials to get the ball rolling on an upstate nuclear project.
Planning for New York’s energy future
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority President & CEO Doreen Harris talks about the state's energy plan.
Update on New York’s hepatitis c transmission
We check in with Dr. Andrew Talal for an update on New York's goal of eliminating the transmission of hepatitis c by 2030
State to test retirement program for private sector workers
New York is on the cusp of rolling out a state-run retirement program for workers without access to a retirement option at work.
