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Governor Kathy Hochul regularly boasts of New York’s “nation-leading” climate action. Photo: Don Pollard/Office of Governor Hochul | Illustration: Maha Ahmed
The state is blowing past key milestones on the way to its big emissions targets.
By Colin Kinniburgh

As climate disasters threaten a home insurance crisis, a new state bill aims at the problem’s root. Climate reporter Colin Kinniburgh shared the story with Radio Catskill. 
 
 
Joseph Moran’s disciplinary records show he beat handcuffed suspects and provided “disingenuous” and “self-serving” testimony about his conduct. Illustration: Maha Ahmed
Joseph Moran has long faced accusations of dishonesty — even from a fellow officer — records show.
By Nathan Porceng

Our friends at Documented — a news site devoted solely to covering New York City’s immigrants and the policies that affect their lives — have a newsletter that commands the attention of thousands of immigration professionals, lawyers, advocates, and New Yorkers. We highly recommend it.
 
 
At Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, a maximum security women’s prison in the Hudson Valley, a trans man was forced to endure genital exams. Purchase College
He hopes the settlement will lead to reforms in New York prisons, where three-quarters of trans people say corrections officers have inappropriately touched or sexually assaulted them.
By Chris Gelardi

New York Focus is seeking an experienced editor to manage our growing newsroom and to bring our accountability coverage of New York state politics to new heights.

This position is remote, but the candidate should be based in New York state. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three clips of articles you have edited or written to hires@nysfocus.com by July 1.
 
 

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