WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom

A former NYC finance commissioner explains the logistical challenges of @GovKathyHochul's pied-à-terre tax surcharge. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/27/the…

We discuss programs designed to prevent child abuse and the network needed to support survivors of abuse with @TheNYFoundling. capitolpressroom.org/2026/05/01/sta…

Program & Counsel wants you to buy tickets to the May 19th LCA Show. We all know P&C calls the shots at the Capitol, so you better do what they say 🤨

Legislation banning octopus farming in New York is scheduled for a committee vote this week. We talked about the potential environmental and ethical concerns with @theanimalvoters. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/30/pus…

Assemblymember @PamelaHunter128 wants comprehensive rules and regulations for how automated license plate readers can be used. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/30/the…

Ignition interlocks save lives. Thanks to @poozer87 for having me on @CapPressRoom to discuss legislation I share with @AMCarrieWoerner to strengthen drunk‑driving prevention and keep New Yorkers safe on our roads. Full episode here: capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/28/sen…

What if lobbyists and their clients had to declare their positions on pending legislation? We explore this good government measure with Shenker Russo & Clark's Doug Clark for Dispatches from Planet Albany. capitolpressroom.org/2026/05/01/mor…

@ebottcher Full conversation with state Sen. @ebottcher. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/14/eri…

State Sen. @ebottcher may represent Manhattan, but his roots are in the #Adirondacks.

It takes special skills for top legislative staffers in Planet Albany to navigate the wants and needs of state lawmakers. @MigsCamilo and @ShontellSmith share their experiences.

Political insiders @ShontellSmith and @MigsCamilo explain how the legislative leaders represent their members as they negotiate a budget with Governor Hochul. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/24/get…

Check out our full interview with Krista Hesdorfer from @NewYorkHunger. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/15/max…

.@newyorkhunger wants federal officials to hear about the fallout from changes to #SNAP administration so they'll make the program more accessible.

Legislation from Assemblymember @votejgr and @SenatorHarckham would empower the state to declare a disaster during hazardous air quality events. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/10/cle…

Check out our full interview with @Sen_Gounardes about immigration reforms being considered in New York. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/21/hoc…

State Senator @AGounardes explains his reservations with Gov. Kathy Hochul's latest plan to redefine acceptable collaboration between local law enforcement and ICE agents. #NewYorkForAll #NewYorkPolitics #KathyHochul #ICEagents @THENYIC

Tune in at 11am to @CapPressRoom with @poozer87 to hear about our newly-released 2025 Workers' Compensation Fraud Inspector General Annual Report from IG Lang. Listen here: bit.ly/4vO1LDp

A bill sponsored by Assemblymember @rontkim and @SenatorParker would require insurance companies to cover prescribed acupuncture services. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/08/ass…

Legislation sponsored by State Sen. @jamaaltbailey and Assemblymember @nily would make primary voting open to New Yorkers who turn 18 between the primary and general elections. capitolpressroom.org/2026/04/16/law…