Capitol Notes
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State council avoids critical analysis of Hochul’s budget proposal
Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council examines the state budget from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Leadership shakeup at OCFS
The acting head of the state Office of Children and Family Services will be stepping down from her leadership post
Senator Gianaris reflects on latest redistricting saga
Senator Mike Gianaris discusses how the congressional maps were crafted and considers the future redistricting process.
OPWDD leader to depart in summer
Kerri Neifeld plans to leave her post overseeing services and programs for New Yorkers with developmental disabiltiies
Assembly exploring options on fate of New York’s congressional maps
Democratic majorities in state Legislature are mum on how they'll approach future of New York's congressional maps.
Jim Lombardo’s 2023 TV Diary
Preface from Capitol Pressroom host David Lombardo: My abundant movie and television diet is not without precedent. It is most
Dems propose ban on fracking using CO2
New legislation would proactively ban the latest attempt to extract methane from the Southern Tier.
Hochul looks to offset lost federal funding for crime victims
Governor Hochul is proposing $120 million in state funds to makeup for lost federal dollars
State police mum amid bumpy background checks for ammo
Sen. Jake Ashby weighs in on the state's effort to conduct background checks on New Yorkers purchasing ammunition.