Capitol Confidential

07/14/2025

And former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has made a decision on the race for New York City mayor.

07/11/2025

And whether she things the Legislature should return to Albany.

07/10/2025

And a federal appellate court has upheld a big New York gun law.

07/10/2025

And two new bills have been introduced after a violent July 4 in Albany.

07/10/2025

We chat about what Lang is working on now and look back at the prison break in Dannemora.

10/21/2024

Join us Wednesday evening at the Times Union's Hearst Media Center for a discussion with three Ukrainian journalists, moderated by the always excellent Lydia Kulbida - WTEN. Info and registration for this free event:

Editors from Rubryka will discuss challenges of working in wartime in discussion led by WTEN's Lydia Kulbida.

06/14/2024

In today's installment of the CapCon newsletter, Dan Clark breaks down the major findings of The Olsen Group's long-awaited report on New York's pandemic response.

And check out a new section of CapCon that's here for the first time today.

06/11/2024

In today's edition of Dan Clark's Capitol Confidential newsletter, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is back in Washington, D.C., but probably not in the way he might have anticipated four years ago, when he was riding high as the nation's favorite COVID uncle.

The ex-governor finds himself back in Washington, D.C. — but not in a good way

06/06/2024

Remarkable reporting from the Times Union's Emilie Munson and Chris Hippensteel looking at the causes and effects (measured in lives, too often) of the surge in police pursuits across New York. The package includes a great video summary and a database of where these incidents have occurred, and the names of the dead.

Pursuits, crashes and deaths are higher than they’ve been in years in New York. Police are chasing more stolen cars and traffic violations primarily.

05/17/2024

Hochul in Ireland, a preview of a packed next week and a delicious smorgasbord of proposed legislation in today's edition of Dan Clark's newsletter.

Plus: What readers said they're watching at the Capitol, and a poll on last month's cyberattack.

05/16/2024

In today's newsletter: When in Rome, Gov. Kathy Hochul meets Pope Francis. And Dan Clark does a tale of the tape for the latest version of the Grieving Families Act — will it find favor with the governor this year?

Plus: Hochul nominees are confirmed and Thursday Reads are here.

05/15/2024

In today's newsletter, Dan Clark looks at the prospects for either of two bills regarding s*x work to make it to the governor's desk. Also: Measures affecting the folks who help you at the ballot box.

Plus: Democrats are seeking changes to election law this year, and On The Bill looks at out-of-state abortion providers.