Legislation Introduced in NYC Council to Promote Workers’ Access to Cancer Prevention through Paid Time Off for Screening
Advocates applaud City Council for introducing legislation to ensure New Yorkers don’t miss their routine cancer screenings NEW YORK, NY...
Gov. Hochul makes Employment First for people with disabilities meaningful
When Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 40 last September, prioritizing the state’s goal of helping people with disabilities find...
Taxing and regulating THC hemp beverages is a common-sense solution
In 1968, we recorded our first album, "Cheech and Chong," which aimed to present cannabis in a light that went...
New York City’s Labor Movement is United in Opposition to Attacks on Our Communities
1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East (1199SEIU), 32BJ SEIU, CWA District 1, the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council (HTC), New York...
Looking Back on July: Leadership wins, landmark gifts, and what we’re watching
CLIENT NEWS SCO Family of Service’s Rasheed Frazier was named on Long Island Business News’ 40 Under Forty awards, recognizing...
Higher Education is an Essential Ingredient in NY’s Secret Sauce
New York is home to one of the nation's most dynamic and diverse higher education ecosystems, and I’m proud that...
The Importance of Immigrants in New York’s Healthcare Workforce
Sally Dreslin is the Executive Director of the Step Two Policy Project. For more information, follow Step Two on Substack and LinkedIn, and...
NY’s Energy Policies are Driving Up Costs and Standing in the Way of New Housing Opportunities
In New York, there is a real and growing need for more housing, especially what I refer to as attainable...
Shenker Russo & Clark LLP Welcomes Ruben Lindo as a Director of Government Strategies and Managed Services
Entrepreneur, Innovator, and Advocate Joins Growing Firm to Expand Capabilities in Government Affairs and Regulated Industries ALBANY, NY - Shenker...
Power Authority seeks SVP of Nuclear Development
Power Authority seeks SVP of Nuclear Development The open role based in White Plains will bring a leader responsible for...
“Our Families Come First:” Thousands of New York’s Essential Workers Join National Day of Action to Expose the Impact of $4.5 Trillion in Cuts to Essential Services
National budget will slash health care for 17 million people and gut essential food aid and school programs to fund...
Embracing a Clean Energy Future: Power Authority Leads Bold Initiative to Deliver 1 Gigawatt of Nuclear Power
Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a groundbreaking initiative that marks a pivotal moment in New York State’s energy landscape:...
New ACS Study Finds Racially and Economically Segregated Communities in New York City Increase Advanced-Stage Breast and Cervical Diagnoses
American Cancer Society researchers stress the need for community-specific strategies to confront barriers obstructing timely cancer diagnosis in segregated neighborhoods...
What Happened? And What’s Next?
Introduction I wrote my last Substack post, which described the similarity of many public policy issues in London and New...
The Issue is the Cost of Care
In the next few weeks, the state’s Department of Financial Services will announce the final approved 2026 health insurance premiums...
Major Health Groups Deliver Letter to Governor Asking Her To Sign Into Law Lung Cancer Screening Bill
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network American Lung Association Bassett Healthcare Network Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Erie...
Reliable power critical to powering upstate’s economic comeback
Upstate New York’s economic comeback continues, and we need to look no further than Schenectady as a prime example. What...
Resorts World Is Ready to Deliver for New York State Without Delay
With local and state officials now reviewing proposals for downstate casino licenses, officials face a critical question: which projects can...
Republicans’ Callous Actions Undermine SNAP While Harming New Yorkers in Need
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, is the largest and most effective hunger prevention program in the...
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
Rampant technological changes seem to occur instantaneously. Keeping current with our phones and computers can seem like a daunting challenge....
