May 29, 2024 - New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli explains how he tries to use the state's retirement fund - valued at over $250 billion at the end of 2023 - to influence business practices.

May 29, 2024 - The Hochul administration is being sued for allegedly violating a 2021 law by putting incarcerated New Yorkers with disabilities into solitary confinement. We discuss the case with Stefen Short, who is of counsel for the Prisoners' Rights Project at The Legal Aid Society, which is a party in the case.

May 28, 2023 - After mixed success in raising wages for human services sector workers in the budget, Human Services Council Executive Director Michelle Jackson is pushing a wage board to get this critical workforce the compensation they deserve.

May 28, 2024 - A Siena College Research Institute survey examines key environmental issues being debated at the Capitol. We review those questions, and more, with Siena pollster Steve Greenberg.

May 28, 2024 - Ever wonder how the classic wood signs end up in New York's parks? We talked with George Bailey, the man in charge of NYS DEC sign shop in Fulton County.

May 23, 2024 - State education officials are proposing gender-neutral rules for school sports, which could lead to an increase in co-ed sports team. We consider the merits of this idea and potential implementation challenges with Dr. Robert Zayas, executive director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

May 22, 2024 - Assemblymember Alex Bores, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses his legislation designed to curb the practice of unauthorized selling of dinner reservations at popular restaurants.

May 22, 2024 - Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Peter Bauer and Deputy Director Claudia Braymer explain why New York should build wildlife crossings on certain roadways.

May 21, 2024 - In response to mounting evidence about the negative health effects of gas stoves, environmental and health activists are pushing to curtail these popular kitchen appliances in New York. In the interim, though, there is a campaign to spread awareness about the air contamination from gas stoves, explains Tim Guinee, New York legislative-action director for The Climate Reality Project New York State Chapter Coalition.

May 21, 2024 - Senate Education Committee Chair Shelley Mayer, a Westchester County Democrat, explains the overhaul of New York's teacher evaluation law that is awaiting the governor's signature.