Lawmakers look for guarantee of car insurance savings from Hochul’s plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul says her plan for the budget will bring down car insurance costs. State lawmakers ask for that guarantee in law.
Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger recovering after ‘mild stroke’
Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat who joined the senate in 2002, suffered a stroke this week.
Policy debates (again) delay dollars discussion in budget
Taxing and spending discussions on backburner in state budget negotiations.
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.
