Capitol Notes
Your destination for reporting that goes above and beyond The Capitol Pressroom’s daily audio output.
Genealogists face backlog accessing New York records
We talk with a professional genealogist about the challenge of accessing records maintained by state health officials.
Online pricing set by personal data eyed for extinction
Assemblymember Emérita Torres makes the case for prohibiting companies from setting online prices based on personal data.
Budget talk with Assembly Children & Families Chair Andrew Hevesi
Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi discusses the child care workforce, foster care liability costs, domestic violence services and more!
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli shares budget concerns
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli raises a red flag on long-term budget deficits and potential restrictions on his oversight.
2025 Movie Diary
My favorite films of 2025 all seemed to push the boundaries of what Hollywood thought was possible.
Planet Albany Fantasy Lawmaker League
A fantasy league that tests who knows the most about life at the Capitol.
2025 Television Diary
The best parts of my television diet in 2025 were standouts that pushed the genre and gems that I caught up with.
Head of state cannabis regulator departs
The acting head of the embattled state cannabis regulator is out this week.
Senate rules require leadership changes after 2026 (or new rules)
Senate rules require a leadership and committee chair shakeup after 2026 or changes to the internal rules.
