Standardizing food date labeling in New York

Data centers in bullseye of New York policy debates

June 10, 2026- Times Union Investigative Reporter Ezra Bitterman talks about the future development of data centers in New York, including concerns about their energy consumption, debates over their economic value and legislation imposing a one-year moratorium.

State budget is mixed bag for New York's mayors

June 10, 2026- New York Conference of Mayors Executive Director Barbara Van Epps discusses how the state budget impacted cities and villages, including additional aid and new pension costs.

State parks leader talks conservation, inclusion and America's birthday

June 10, 2026- We get to know Kathy Moser, the recently confirmed commissioner for the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. We discuss land conservation efforts, making parks more accessible and celebrating the country's 250th birthday.

Sitting down with the new state bar association president

June 9, 2026-We check in with Taa Grays, the new president of the New York State Bar Association. We discuss her priorities for the organization, the role of a private right to action to protect consumers, and the spotlight on trial lawyers during the budget debate.

Energy and environmental headlines from the Capitol

June 9, 2026- Politico New York reporter Marie French discusses environmental and energy headlines from the legislative session in Albany, including the horse trading involved in Gov. Kathy Hochul's effort to curtail the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals.