October 31, 2023 - In the aftermath of a tragedy at a child care center in the Bronx, Assemblymember Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, is calling for inspectors of child care facilities and programs to be specifically trained to detect illegal drugs.

Oct. 31, 2023 - SUNY Chancellor John King talks about the financial viability of New York's public colleges and universities, in light of a North Country campus making cuts to fix an operational deficit. We discuss specialized institutions, revenue opportunities, and future increases in state aid.

October 30, 2023 - Dr. Sanjay Sethi and Dr. Jennifer Abeles, co-directors of Western New York's first long COVID center, talk about the services they provide to people with lingering symptoms from the virus and how they hope their work informs best practices elsewhere.

October 27, 2023 - Governor Kathy Hochul and Democratic state lawmakers are looking to impose statutory guardrails on social media use by minors, but Julie Samuels, founder and president of Tech:NYC, argues this is a misguided and ineffective response to concerns about utilization of apps like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

October 27, 2023 - In recent years, the state's high-tech business development has been fostered, in part, by NY CREATES, a consortium with a focus on the semiconductor industry. The group's president, Dave Anderson, stopped by the studio to explain the organization's unique role and how they look to capitalize on federal investments.

October 27, 2023 - The Schuyler Center for Analysis & Advocacy is hoping state policymakers will make strides next year in combating child poverty, boosting the child care workforce, and expanding housing opportunities for young people leaving foster care. The group's policy director, Dede Hill, dives into the details.

October 26, 2023 - Some New Yorkers will be able to file their state and federal income taxes next year directly through a government website, according to Gabriel Zucker, associate policy director for tax benefits at Code for America.

October 26, 2023 - New York State Energy Research & Development Authority President & CEO Doreen Harris discusses a new round of renewable energy projects the state is funding and reflects on the green energy landscape.

October 26, 2023 - Assemblymember John Zaccaro Jr., a Bronx Democrat , talks about his legislation imposing new rules for e-scooter riders, including liability protection.

October 26, 2023 - Senate Environmental Conservation Committee Chair Pete Harckham, a Westchester County Democrat, shares insights from a recent hearing on legislation designed to reduce waste from packaging.