Artificial intelligence used to combat isolation among seniors
New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen discusses a pilot program for a new voice assistant tool.
Restaurants await enforcement of ‘split-case’ fee rules
New York State Restaurant Association President & CEO Melissa Fleischut discusses state alcohol regulations.
Addressing gap in specialized care for dementia
The Alzheimer's Association in New York wants to increase access to specialized care for dementia patients.
New York’s food safety inspection process
Understanding New York's food inspection operation, from farm to plate.
Understanding your energy bills
Advocates are seeking to increase transparency with residential energy bills.
New York transitioning to LED street lights
New York has recently converted 500,000 street lights to LED fixtures.
Study analyzes effect of school resource officers
University at Albany Associate Professor Lucy Sorensen examines the benefits and downsides of school resource officers.
Policymakers look to increase teacher diversity
Legislation would require state education officials to issue guidance to districts on encouraging a career in teaching.
New York energy czar discusses transition to renewables
NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris provides an update on the state's transition away from fossil fuels and to green energy.
Some public employees could see new discipline process
The Empire Center for Public Policy is warning against changes to existing discipline processes for public employees.