Name: New York sued over cuts to early intervention providers by The Capitol Pressroom
Duration: 12 min 29 s
Description: November 3, 2025- The Children's Agenda Chief Program Officer Brigit Hurley provides an update on the state's effort to deliver early intervention services in a timely fashion, including cuts to funding by the Hochul administration that prompted a lawsuit by service providers.

October 30, 2025- State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon talks about an increase in maximum unemployment benefits and responds to concerns about the administration of New York's unemployment system.

State labor commissioner discusses unemployment benefits

October 30, 2025- Assemblymember Karines Reyes, a Bronx Democrat and registered nurse, discusses her legislation to define a role for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in New York's health care system.

Letting highly-trained nurses work to their full extent

October 30, 2025- After years of lobbying and legislative wins in Albany, consumer advocates are celebrating a reduction in medical debt being amassed by New Yorkers. We explore the landscape and future steps to reduce health care costs with Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of Health Initiatives for the Community Service Society of New York.

Shrinking the medical debt of New Yorkers

October 30, 2025- Democratic state lawmakers and mental health advocates are pushing a package of bills to make mental health services more accessible for New Yorkers using commercial insurance. We discuss the legislation with David Lloyd, chief policy officer for the advocacy group Inseparable.

Stronger insurance regulations to promote mental health services

Nov. 3, 2025 - New York Focus reporter Isabelle Taft explores the successes and shortcomings of New York's Migrant Relocation Assistance Program, which has largely receded from the spotlight.

NY migrant relocation program quietly fades from spotlight

October 31, 2025- We discuss the governor's new choice to lead the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, Kathy Moser, with Paul Steely White, executive director of Parks and Trails New York.

What to expect with the state's new parks commissioner

Oct. 31, 2025 - Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado talks about implementing the New York Health Act, providing relief to can and bottle redemption centers, and "Medical Aid in Dying" legislation allowing terminally ill New Yorkers to end their lives with the help of a doctor.

The policy priorities of Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado

October 31, 2025- Paleontological Research Institution Director Dr. Warren Allmon talks about the work his organization does in the Finger Lakes and explains why they're in desperate need of funding to keep their door open, including a natural history museum.

Upstate natural history museum at risk of closing

Nov. 3, 2025 - New York municipalities looking to grow their housing stock can look to the New York City suburb of New Rochelle for track record of what works. The city's mayor, Yadira Ramos-Herbert, explains how their multi-year commitment to new homes has paid dividends.

New Rochelle mayor explains root of city's housing growth

November 3, 2025- The Children's Agenda Chief Program Officer Brigit Hurley provides an update on the state's effort to deliver early intervention services in a timely fashion, including cuts to funding by the Hochul administration that prompted a lawsuit by service providers.

New York sued over cuts to early intervention providers

The Capitol Pressroom

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