The Capitol Pressroom

October 31, 2025- New York Independent System Operator's Kevin Lanahan discusses a reliability assessment for the New York City area suggesting that the region's power supply and demand could be out of whack as early as next year.

October 31, 2025- We discuss the governor's new choice to lead the State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, Kathy Moser, with Paul Steely White, executive director of Parks and Trails New York.

Oct. 31, 2025 - Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado talks about implementing the New York Health Act, providing relief to can and bottle redemption centers, and "Medical Aid in Dying" legislation allowing terminally ill New Yorkers to end their lives with the help of a doctor.

October 30, 2025- State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon talks about an increase in maximum unemployment benefits and responds to concerns about the administration of New York's unemployment system.

October 30, 2025- Assemblymember Karines Reyes, a Bronx Democrat and registered nurse, discusses her legislation to define a role for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in New York's health care system.

October 30, 2025- After years of lobbying and legislative wins in Albany, consumer advocates are celebrating a reduction in medical debt being amassed by New Yorkers. We explore the landscape and future steps to reduce health care costs with Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of Health Initiatives for the Community Service Society of New York.

October 30, 2025- Democratic state lawmakers and mental health advocates are pushing a package of bills to make mental health services more accessible for New Yorkers using commercial insurance. We discuss the legislation with David Lloyd, chief policy officer for the advocacy group Inseparable.

October 29, 2025- A new law responding to the threat of foreclosures by homeowners' associations and condo boards could have been designed with more consumer protections, according to Jacob Inwald, director of litigation for economic justice at Legal Services NYC.

October 29, 2025- Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, a Hudson Valley Democrat, discusses legislation making it easier for communities outside of New York City to demonstrate a housing crisis in order to implement pro-tenant protections.

October 29, 2025- State Sen. Pamela Helming, a Finger Lakes Republican, makes the case for creating a risk-assessment tool that judges can use for making pre-trial detention decisions about criminal defendants.

October 29, 2025- State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn explains what's at stake for nearly three million New Yorkers because of the Trump administration's decision to halt food assistance for low-income families. She also outlines the state's initial response to this crisis and considers future steps.

October 28, 2025- We explore how the state's system of reimbursing domestic violence shelters could be updated to help more families in crisis. Our guests is Joan Gerhardt director of Public Policy and Advocacy for New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

October 28, 2025- Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz, a Long Island Republican, explains why he thinks the high-profile seizure and euthanasia of Peanut the squirrel in 2024 warrants reforming the procedures for state environmental conservation officers.

October 28, 2025- We close the book on this year's state fair in Syracuse by recapping the experience and looking ahead to 2026 with Julie LaFave, director of the New York State Fair.

October 27, 2025- In order to help New Yorkers without a retirement option at work save for their golden years, the Hochul administration is rolling out a state-facilitated savings program. We talk about how this initiative will work with Chris Curtis, state treasurer for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

October 27, 1015- New York policymakers have prioritized testing for exposure to lead, but are they doing enough to mitigate the risk of lead, especially to kids? The answer is "no," according to Blair Horner, senior policy advisor for the New York Public Interest Research Group, and John Rumpler, clean water director for Environment America, who want to install water filters at all New York schoo...

October 27, 2025- Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for expanding the role pharmacists play in New York's health care system, including prescribing abortion medication. She also weighs in on the upcoming state budget battles and medicinal psilocybin uses.

October 24, 2025- In order to increase organ donations in the Empire State, state lawmakers want to allow close friends of a dead New Yorker to authorize an anatomical gift. We discuss this pending legislation and a new law expanding access to organ donation lists with Aisha Tator, executive director for Donate Life New York State.

October 24, 2025- Assemblyman Brian Miller, a Central New York Republican, explains why he is pushing a bill directing the state to study the distractions to drivers caused by modern headlights on vehicles.

October 22, 2025- Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, a Brooklyn Democrat, discusses his legislation allowing time spent on studies out of the classroom by college students to qualify for their work requirements to receive public assistance.

October 22, 2025- State Senate Education Committee Chair Shelley Mayer, a Westchester County Democrat, shares an update from a roundtable she convened on improving the math education provided to New York students.

October 22, 2025- The largest algal bloom recorded in the Hudson Valley over the last four decades appeared this summer in the Hudson River, so we explore how to prevent these environmental risks in the future with Shannon Roback, science director for Riverkeeper.

October 21, 2025- Assemblymember Gabriella Romero, an Albany Democrat, makes the case for her legislation expanding the state attorney general's office's authority to take federal officials to court for violating the civil rights of New Yorkers.

October 25, 2025- North Country Republican Brent Davison discusses why he's running in a special election for the Assembly, including his concerns about one-party rule in Albany and his record of public service.

October 20, 2025- In response to the Trump administration weakening federal safeguards against white-collar crime and corruption, Democrats in Albany want to make sure their state guardrails aren’t undermined. We talk about updating a 2023 law promoting LLC transparency with Tom Speaker, legislative director for Reinvent Albany.