New York
Friday, March 29, 2024
NYS bill could speed up electric transmission installation
New York's Legislature is considering a bill to get clean-energy projects connected to the grid faster. It's called the RAPID Act, for "Renewable …
Thursday, March 28, 2024
NY senior advocates see advantages to dual-use special needs plans
Senior and older adult advocates in New York find certain healthcare plans are helping people get the best bang for their buck. Dual-eligible …
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Report: NY should evaluate pros, cons of 'good cause' eviction
As New York housing advocates demand state lawmakers pass a bill to keep landlords from evicting renters without "good cause," a new report cautioned …
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
NY bill holds fashion industry accountable for climate change effects
A New York bill aims to regulate the fashion industry's effects on climate change. The Fashion Act would hold clothing and footwear companies …
NY advocates want immigrant legal services bill passed
Legislation in Albany would create the first right to counsel for people in immigration court. The Access to Representation Act would provide …
Climate-friendly cafeterias help keep NYU emissions low
By Jack McGovan for Sentient Climate.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
NY Legislature includes ‘coverage for all’ in Senate, House budgets
Both chambers of the New York state Legislature have included coverage for all legislation in their respective budgets. The bills would update the …
NYS bill makes Long Island power grid publicly controlled
New York's state lawmakers are considering a measure that would shake up the way Long Island's power grid operates. The Long Island Power Authority …
NYS budget missing key funding for seniors, older adults
Senior and older-adult groups are frustrated by cuts to services in New York's budget proposal. This includes cuts to home-care programs and the Long-…
Report: Wage gap declines, but won’t close for 30 years
Today is Equal Pay Day, and a new report finds the wage gap between men and women is closing. The Institute for Women's Policy Research data show …
Advocates denounce Gov. Hochul’s NYC subway safety plan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's five-point New York City subway safety plan is being met with backlash from some community advocates. The plan calls …
NY faith leaders help people address 'ecological grief'
As the impacts of climate change grow, New Yorkers and people across the country are grieving for the environment. Ecological grief, also known as …