Covering the politics, policies and people of New York State government.
Following a recent scandal involving Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Americans are mixed on whether professional athletes should be required get vaccinated against COVID-19, with 47 percent opposing and 44 percent supporting the policy. When it comes to Rodgers — who tested positive for COVID-19 and was accused of […]
In a country gripped by political polarization, Americans across the board agree on something: they are not in the mood to talk politics this Thanksgiving. Two-thirds of Americans, 66 percent, say they are hoping to avoid discussing politics while visiting family or friends this Thanksgiving, and 21 percent say they […]
Senators Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey introduced a bill they would enhance the free speech protections of New Yorkers by banning the use of art created by a defendant as evidence against them in a courtroom. Their “Rap Music on Trial” legislation (S.7527) would protect all artists and content creators, […]
Under the New York Labor Law 201-D, employers are now unable to discriminate against their employees or future hires by testing for cannabis. They also must have objectively observable evidence that an employee’s job performance is negatively affected by their use of marijuana in order to take disciplinary action […]
The temporary law that that allows voters to use an absentee ballot for COVID-related reasons is expiring soon and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is proposing an extension through February, 2024. As the Jan. 1, 2022 sunset approaches, Dinowitz said his proposal to extend the absentee ballot eligibility is motivated by a […]
Having been alive for quite a while, I often find myself looking back on my favorite people. I’ve interviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of people but only a few have risen to the top of my most favorite people list. For a long, long period of time, I interviewed Mario […]
A new data hub recently unveiled by the governor includes new and reorganized COVID-19 data to make it easier for the public to access, read and understand. After 18 months of pandemic data collection — which began in March 2020 — it was time a for a reorganization of the […]
Select mass vaccination sites across New York state are now administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. “Parents have been waiting for the ability to protect their young children from COVID-19, and we are doing everything we can to make that possible,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Following the […]
