Senate GOP champion wishes of crime victims
State Sen. Dean Murray pitches a package of bills catering to crime victims following statewide public hearings.
LGBTQ advocates wary of Hochul’s child online safety agenda
Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to safeguard the online experience of kids could have unintended consequences for LGBTQ New Yorkers.
Formula restrictions eyed for beauty products in New York
State policymakers are considering restricting a host of potentially problematic chemicals from being used in beauty products.
The challenge of taxing high-end, second homes in NYC
A former NYC finance commissioner explains the logistical challenges of Gov. Kathy Hochul's pied-à-terre tax surcharge.
New York Inspector General discusses workers’ compensation fraud
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang discusses her office's report on workers' compensation fraud in 2025.
Getting to ‘yes’ on the state budget
Legislative leaders need to know their members and when to compromise when negotiating a state budget.
Federal lawsuit looks to revive fracking in New York
The door to fracking in the Southern Tier has seemed closed for more than a decade, but a new lawsuit may give new life to the idea.
Report prompts debate on High Peaks crowd management
A state-commissioned report calls for limiting the number of visitors to highly trafficked parts of the Adirondacks.
State weighs future of R&D tax credit tied to federal credit
State policymakers are weighing whether to disconnect a state tax break for manufacturers from a more lucrative federal benefit.
Jim Lombardo’s 2025 TV Review
A rundown of all the shows watched in 2025 by Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo's dad.
