Albany is in the thick of budget talks after the NY Senate and Assembly have approved their One-House budgets.

Jack unpacks the spending proposals and talks about where legislators stand on raising taxes, criminal justice reforms, inflation rebate checks, and the cell phone ban in schools.

Also, the impact of Canadian tariffs on NY and can Democrats in D.C. get along?

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Jack is in Albany as he joins us "From the Lobby" with an update on the budget process. Call it March Madness... politics style!

What can we expect from the Senate and Assembly versions of the budget?

Which issues from the Governor's budget will they push back on, and can everyone agree on a final deal by the April 1st deadline?

Plus, where do federal budget talks stand just days away from a possible shutdown?

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In this week's Monday Morning Minute, Jack unpacks the problems piling up for NY's Governor.

From the NYC Mayor troubles to the congestion pricing fight with DC to a breakup with her Lt. Governor, how is Kathy Hochul handling the chaos?

What's the impact of the split with the LG?

What's next as she takes on Trump over congestion pricing?

When will we have a NYS budget?

Can the federal government reach a deal on a budget before the deadline?

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Our own Alec Lewis is back at the mic as he goes 'From the Lobby' with Christopher Wyatt, former captain of the University at Albany basketball team and founder of Danes of Greatness, a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collective launched to support the UAlbany men's basketball program.

Listen as they talk about the role of collectives in college athletics, community and corporate partnerships, the changing landscape of college sports recruitment, and preparing student-athletes for life beyond college.

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In this week's Monday Morning Minute, Jack unpacks the unfolding legal drama surrounding NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Will a judge allow the charges against him to be dropped and what's next if he resigns or is removed from office?

Plus, it is NY v. DC over congestion pricing. Who wins, and what's the potential impact on the MTA?

Jack also weighs in on the corrections officer strike and discusses the political tensions on Capitol Hill over the federal budget as a government shutdown looms large.

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This week's Monday Morning Minute kicks off with a special guest and her big dreams for the future!

Then our Jack O'Donnell unpacks the Conservative Party Political Action Conference in Albany and the challenges and opportunities to elect a Republican governor in '26.

Plus:

--> Polling woes for NY Democrats

--> Governor Hochul's LG problem

--> Special election controversy

--> Budget obstacles for the GOP in Congress

--> Impact of Trump Administration's program cuts

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The state budget process is in full swing in Albany and our Jack O'Donnell is closely watching how it is unfolding:

-->Where is pushback so far?

-->Impact of Trump's tariffs and other moves on the negotiating process

-->Can changes to criminal court cases improve public safety?

-->Congestion pricing dilemma

--> Jack's favorite news link!

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Jack is back with his deeper dive into our Monday Morning Memo which highlights Governor Hochul's Executive Budget.

He breaks down the numbers and the fiscal impact of the Governor's proposals, including affordability, public safety and mental health initiatives.

He also talks:

-->Transportation Funding Challenges

-->The Trump Factor in NY

Plus, reaction to President Trump's first week and insight into his relationship with Congress.

Worth a listen!

Our Alec Lewis is at the mic as he continues our series profiling New York's business community with Sonya Smith, State Director of the NY Small Business Development Center.

Listen as they discuss:

--> The demographics of NY's small business owners

--> Impact of the incoming Trump Administration on NY's small businesses

--> Empowering diverse entrepreneurs for economic growth

We're back in the new year with a comprehensive look at the politics and policies in play for New York State and Washington, D.C.

Our 2025 Albany Preview is out!

Listen as our Jack O'Donnell breaks down the busy legislative season ahead:

--> NY/DC relationship under Trump

-->Most contentious budget issues in NY

-->Fiscal health of the Empire State

-->Governor Hochul's image and upcoming reelection campaign

-->Hottest election in 2025 is here in NY!