The Capitol Pressroom
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Industrial activities complicate wastewater treatment
May 1, 2025 - Environmental Advocates NY Senior Director of Clean Water Rob Hayes explains why not all discharge to waste water treatment plants can be completely processed and calls ... May 1, 2025
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State launches public STI database
May 1, 2025 - State health officials have launched an online dashboard that makes it easy to track and analyze data on sexually transmitted diseases in New York. We explore this publi... May 1, 2025
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Debate over shape of high school sports playoffs
May 1, 2025 - Dr. Robert Zayas, executive director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, addresses the concerns about public and private schools competing in ... May 1, 2025
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SUNY and CUNY leaders urged to confront President Trump
April 30, 2025 - Frederick Kowal, president of United University Professions, argues that SUNY and CUNY leaders should be part of a vocal, coordinated rebuttal to President Donald Tru... Apr 30, 2025
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Cancer survivors push update to state medical leave policy
April 30, 2025 - The state's paid medical leave benefit has been stagnant for more than three decades, which hinders the ability of cancer patients to access care, according to Michae... Apr 30, 2025
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Troopers want time to process violent incidents
April 30, 2025 - New York State Troopers PBA President Charles Murphy makes the case for a state law ensuing troopers have up to 30 days of paid leave to process their direct involvem... Apr 30, 2025
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Students, parents and educators navigate school smartphone restrictions
April 30, 2025 - New York is poised to become the latest state to restrict access to smartphones during the school day, based on a state budget deal announced Monday. The Capitol Pres... Apr 30, 2025
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Framework takes shape for $254 billion state budget
April 29, 2025 - On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a budget deal was reached with the Democratic majorities in the state legislature. And while the bills still need to be printed... Apr 29, 2025
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Do Senate Dems need a new approach to plastic waste?
April 29, 2025 - Sen. Monica Martinez, a Long Island Democrat, talks about why she is pushing plastic packaging waste legislation that is an alternative to a proposal with waste reduc... Apr 29, 2025
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NY car insurance costs squeezing ride-hailing services
April 29, 2025 - New Yorkers are used to high insurance costs, for everything from property coverage to a foster care program, and now the cost of car insurance has prompted the ride ... Apr 29, 2025
