The Capitol Pressroom

Assemblymember Steve Otis, a Westchester County Democrat, makes the case for legislation intended to speed up the timeliness of power restoration by utilities after major storms. (Originally aired August 21)

Oct. 29, 2026- Greg Anderson, commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation, sheds light on his time working for Governor Kathy Hochul as Deputy Director of State Operations and how it prepared him for his current role leading "New York's Strongest."

Oct. 29, 2026- Public polls show Gov. Kathy Hochul with a commanding lead in her bid for another term in office, but should the results be trusted or could an upset be brewing? We talk with Siena Research Institute pollster Steve Greenberg about Siena’s latest survey of likely voters, how they model election turnout, and why trailing candidates typically attack pollsters.

Oct. 28, 2026- Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Bronx Democrat, discusses the 2026 midterm election, wrangling different factions of the Democratic party, and how he assigns leadership positions in the legislature.

Oct. 28, 2026- New York State Association of Counties Executive Director Stephen Acquario talks about the group’s annual sales tax report that reveals fiscal concerns and strengths in the state economy.

Oct. 27, 2026- A landmark new state study shows that many of New York's museums are understaffed, operating on shoestring budgets and have a massive backlog of needed maintenance. Assemblymember Didi Barrett, a Hudson Valley Democrat, and Sarah Van Anden, executive director of the Museum Association of New York, join us to discuss the path forward.

Oct. 26, 2026-New York has tried for decades to find an effective approach at caring for people experiencing homelessness. Assemblymember Tony Simone, a Manhattan Democrat, joins us to discuss a new strategy he’s proposing at the state level.

Oct. 26, 2026- Mark McGuire, a veteran journalist and former executive sports editor of the Daily Gazette of Schenectady, talks about the rise in harassment and assault of referees in youth sports that has driven a shortage of officials and threatens the future of youth sports.

Oct. 23, 2026- Mary Snow, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University poll, discusses the New York governor's race and the major issues that are determining how New Yorkers will vote.

Oct. 23, 2026- We check in with Barbara Van Epps, executive director of the New York State Conference of Mayors, about the rising costs and limited revenues faced by local governments and how that will soon impact taxpayers.