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.
The Planet Albany Power Rankings
Who are the most powerful people in Planet Albany not named Hochul, Heastie and Stewart-Cousins?
Former assemblyman eyes Capitol comeback 15 years after departure
Former-Assemblyman Marc Molinaro's quixotic decision to pursue an Assembly seat has Planet Albany scratching its head.
One battle after another for the Blakeman campaign
In the best of circumstances, a Republican bid to be governor of New York is going to be a longshot. And circumstances have not been ideal for Bruce Blakeman.
Assemblyman Al Stirpe unpacks budget contention and process
Assemblyman Al Stirpe provides a reality check on budget negotiations.
Hochul’s communications director talks strategy
We check in with Anthony Hogrebe, the below-the-radar communications director for Governor Kathy Hochul.
Intersection of religion and politics for Assemblyman Sam Berger
Assemblyman Sam Berger discusses being one of a handful of Orthodox Jews in the state legislature.
One-house budgets dream the impossible dream
The Democratic majorities have identified their budget priorities, but what will they fight for in negotiations?
Polling complaints, fast talking, CLCPA rollback and legislative process
Siena pollster Steve Greenberg discusses an experiment and excerpts from conversations with state lawmakers.
Using artificial intelligence to quantify life on Planet Albany
A new legislative tracking service is using artificial intelligence to assess the future of bills
