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capitolpressroom.org > 07/27/2026 > arming-social-workers-with-panic-buttons-for-home-visits

Arming social workers with panic buttons for home visits

3+ hour, 47+ min ago   (55+ words) The Capitol Pressroom July 27, 2026- Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature would require municipal social workers have panic buttons when making a home visit. We consider this safety proposal with Sharon McLennon Wier, executive director of the Center for Independence of the…...

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capitolpressroom.org > 05/26/2026 > prison-oversight-agency-poised-for-new-direction

Prison oversight agency poised for new direction

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (101+ words) The Capitol Pressroom May 26, 2026- The state Commission on Correction is supposed to get a shakeup of its leadership and mandate under state law, but not much has happened yet. We discuss the prison oversight agency with Yonah Zeitz, director of…...

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capitolpressroom.org > 01/05/2026 > another-hectic-year-for-the-state-police

Another hectic year for the State Police

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (77+ words) The Capitol Pressroom Jan. 5, 2025- Times Union Managing Editor Brendan Lyons talks about his coverage of the New York State Police and the union representing state troopers during 2025, which was a tumultuous year for both institutions. The Capitol Pressroom streams weekdays…...