Dispatches from Planet Albany
During the legislative session, Dispatches from Planet Albany offers a weekly, insider’s perspective on what’s happening at the Capitol.
New York Dems prepare for redistricting battle
Assemblyman Micah Lasher makes the case for abandoning redistricting norms in New York to compete with changes in red states
Political campaigns look to harness artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is invading all corners of life and political campaigns are not immune from the spread.
Shontell reflects on the Cuomo mayoral primary campaign
Shontell Smith peels back the curtain on her work for Andrew Cuomo's unsuccessful mayoral primary bid.
A western NY perspective on Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric rise
Assemblyman Pat Burke thinks everyone needs to calm down about his Queens colleague, who may be the next mayor of NYC.
Radical transparency and progressive politics at core of new polling firm
Adam Carlson has struck out on his own with a new polling and research firm.
Where does the NYC DSA go from here?
Plotting out the future for the New York City Democratic Socialists of America.
The uphill battle of lobbying for kids and low-income families
Why is it so hard to get things done for kids and families in Planet Albany? We discuss the challenge with lobbyist Jenn O'Connor.
Assembly Republicans have joined the drafting!!!
We're drafting again at the urging of Assembly members Josh Jensen and Ed Ra.
The 1st Annual Dispatches Awards!
We're handing out "The Dispatches" awards for the 2025 legislative session!
