New York
Thursday, December 7, 2023
NY criminal-justice groups want increased police transparency
New York City community advocates want to reduce the number of stop-and-frisk encounters with police. The American Civil Liberties Union of New York …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Backers of offshore wind tout good jobs, fossil fuel independence
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants the state's Board of Public Utilities to initiate more bids for offshore wind projects in the New Year. The move …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
NY groups want increased criminal court ruling transparency
Government accountability groups want increased transparency in New York criminal court decisions. This comes after a new report finds only 6% of …
Report: New York won’t meet its 2030 climate goals
Just as New York State prepares for its first offshore wind farm to come online, a new report predicted the state will not meet its climate goals…
Will big oil companies cover climate change costs in NY?
Some state and local lawmakers are on a long list calling on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to require big oil companies to help offset the costs of …
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
Report: EPA’s Hudson River dredging failed
In a new report, a coalition of New York environmental groups said dredging the Hudson River of toxic chemicals has failed. The report by Friends of …
Despite progress, air travel still poses challenges for people with disabilities
Ahead of the holiday season, advocates are calling on Congress to increase disability access in air travel. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics …
Young NY farmers want Congress to help them withstand climate change
Young farmers in New York and across the country want Congress to help them deal with the effects of climate change. Bayer's Farmer Voice Survey …
Survey: Immigrant students feel invisible to teachers and peers
A new survey found immigrant students need better help in school. The YouthTruth, Re-Imagining Migration survey was designed to examine the …
NY elected official veterans praise IRA clean energy investments
New York elected officials who are veterans are rallying around the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy investments. The massive federal spending …
NY housing organization seeks solutions to rural housing issues
Rural New York organizations are working to tackle issues with rural housing. Rural counties throughout the state are suffering from aging housing …