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.
An election post-mortem for NY Democrats
We break down the good news from Election Day for Democrats (and the not-so-good news in Nassau County)
LG Antonio Delgado’s vision for the NY Dems
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joins the show to talk politics, including his complaints with the NY Dems.
And then there were three casino projects
Three options left for three downstate casino licenses and making Election Day predictions.
Hochul struggles to connect with Mamdani’s base
Assembly central staff get a raise and Gov. Kathy Hochul tanks at rally for Zohran Mamdani.
Insider trading for the Capitol stock market
Wonder who is on the rise in New York? Curious what campaigns are heading in the wrong direction?
NY Health Act advocates hope federal chaos aids their cause in 2026
The Campaign for New York Health is looking to move its issue forward next year.
Former Kansas Democrat sets his sights on DiNapoli
Raj Goyle is one of a growing list of Democrats looking to wrest their party's state comptroller nomination away from Tom DiNapoli.
Disability advocates look to flex political muscle in Albany
Who will champion New Yorkers with disabilities at the Capitol? And we've got a Skoufis vs. Hochul escalation.
Construction Update: Work is underway at the Capitol complex
The Empire State Plaza and Capitol are in a period of transition. We discussed the moving parts with OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy.
