The 2025 stories that could linger into 2026
Politico New York's Nick Reisman talks about some of the stories from the last 12 months that will likely reverberate in 2026.
New York’s farming community priorities for 2026
The New York Farm Bureau is looking to increase state investments in agriculture research and promotion in 2026.
2025 Movie Diary
My favorite films of 2025 all seemed to push the boundaries of what Hollywood thought was possible.
The storylines we can’t quit from 2025 (and a new game)!
Before we say goodbye to 2025, we want to remember some of the narratives and events that captivated us (for good or bad) during the year.
‘Raise the Age’ proponents go on the offensive
Assemblymember Demond Meeks, a Rochester Democrat, discusses the implementation of the "Raise the Age" law in New York.
The unsung property protection: title insurance
The sleepy issue of title insurance is getting more attention with efforts to stop deed theft and increase land conservation.
A trip down memory lane with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani
We revisit past Capitol Pressroom interviews with Zohran Mamdani before he leaves the state legislature and becomes NYC mayor.
New state energy plan irks environmentalists
Reporter Marie French discusses the significance of the state energy plan and what it indicates about the future.
Backlash to new administrative fee for thruway toll management
A new fee from the state Thruway Authority is getting pushback from the commercial interests that use the super-highway system.
Albany deploys case workers to assist in 9-1-1 calls
Reporter Jimmy Vielkind shares his experience tailing case workers deployed to 9-1-1 calls by the Albany Police Department.
