Shontell is back and better than ever
For the season three premiere of Dispatches from Planet Albany we're checking in with Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Smith.
A redder shade of blue in New York
The 2024 elections were a mixed bag for New York Democrats.
Democrats (and Hochul) look to get their groove back in New York
We answer the big 2024 election questions in New York.
So what if Governor Hochul has bad poll numbers?
Gov. Kathy Hochul reached historic lows for her job performance and favorability ratings, but does it matter?
Legislating 101: A Senate Democrat’s freshman experience
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, a Queens Democrat, reflects on his first two legislative sessions in Albany.
New York’s kind of boring primary results
The primary campaigns in New York may have been exciting, but the results of the elections were not.
Legislating 101: The end-of-session sausage making
State lawmakers Pete Harckham and Harry Bronson discuss efforts to pass key bills through the Capitol.
Legislating 101: A Manhattan Democrat’s freshman experience
Assemblyman Alex Bores reflects on his first two legislative sessions in Albany.
Legislating 101: Social media regulations for minors
Despite passing with overwhelming bipartisan support, legislation to curtail the most addictive features of social media was never a sure thing at the state Capitol in 2024.
Making cents of New York’s financial plan
We review the updated financial plan with Patrick Orecki, director of state studies for the Citizens Budget Commission.
