N.Y. labor commissioner on unemployment insurance benefit
On Monday, New York’s unemployment insurance benefit was boosted by $365 a week. The former maximum benefit was…
Rural New York schools anticipate a tough budget year
New York had been anticipating a $7.5 billion budget gap even before the passage of the Republicans’ “Big…
Rural New York schools anticipate a tough budget year
New York had been anticipating a $7.5 billion budget gap even before the passage of the Republicans’ “Big…
N.Y. Health Plan Association on ACA subsidies
Democrats in Washington say they won’t vote for the Republican plan to avoid a government shutdown because they’re…
2 views on N.Y. energy policy and greenlit pipeline project
Energy policy will be a key issue during the next legislative session as well as in the next…
N.Y. Mental Health Association on psychiatric hospitals
According to the New York Budget Division, the state is preparing for a growing structural budget deficit with…
Political insiders discuss Hochul, crime, NYC mayoral race
While the unofficial end of summer is around the corner, the political world is heating up from Albany…
N.Y. DCJS on gun crime statistics
The 2026 election cycle, which includes midterm congressional seats and the races for governor and attorney general, are…
Two perspectives on reducing road salt in New York
Conversations among state agencies, lawmakers and environmental groups continue as they work together to come up with a…
NY Focus reporter on the systemic changes needed at DOCCS
Earlier this week, Capital Tonight spoke with the commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCs).…