Liberal third party sits out comptroller's primary

The case for defining antisemitism in state law

May 28, 2026- National Jewish Advocacy Center CEO Mark Goldfeder wants to write into state law a widely used, but controversial definition of antisemitism. We consider why a definition is needed in state law and what it should include.

Closing the 'Epstein Loophole' in state sex trafficking laws

May 28, 2026- Assemblymember Pamela Hunter, a Syracuse Democrat, wants to expand state criminal law to make it easier for prosecutors to bring charges against sex traffickers.

Farmers want to preserve access to controversial herbicide

May 28, 2026- New York Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Renée St. Jacques argues against legislation restricting the sale and use of a herbicide banned in dozens of countries.

Rethinking the power of the Adirondack Park Agency Act

May 28, 2026- Protect the Adirondacks Executive Director Claudia Braymer makes the case for updating state law governing the use and oversight of state-land in the Adirondacks.

New York weighs ban on reselling concert tickets for profit

May 27, 2026- State Sen. James Skoufis, an Orange County Democrat, discusses the effort to adopt more consumer friendly regulations for live-event ticket purchasing. He talks about a federal anti-trust lawsuit and his pending legislation.