Capitol Notes
Skoufis introduces broad update to New York’s alcohol laws
Sen. James Skoufis writes commission's recommendations into new legislation.
Senate Dems endorse overdose prevention centers
Senate Democrats are calling for the state to invest resources into overdose prevention centers.
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council members question impact of Hochul’s budget
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council members assess limited impact of governor's budget on child poverty.
Negotiations needed for NY Health Act to move in Assembly
New York Health Act needs union support to move
Senate leader wants to revisit selection process for state’s top court
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to change the "short list" process.
Jay Jacobs eyes internal Democratic Party reforms
Modest structural changes to be pitched for Democratic Party in New York.
Judiciary chair sees ‘steep climb’ for Hochul’s chief judge selection
Senate Judiciary Chair Brad Hoylman discusses Hochul's selection to be chief judge.
Top state health official wary of mask mandates
New York Health Department First Deputy Commissioner Dr. Eugene Heslin doesn't think a mask mandate would work
2022 Television Diary
All the television shows that Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo consumed in 2022.