The Capitol Pressroom

April 29, 2026-We consider the merits of legislation restricting the sale of nonstick pots and pans made with Teflon in New York. Our guest is Kevin Messner, a senior vice president of public affairs for the manufacturer Groupe SEB and representative of the Cookware Sustainability Alliance.

April 27, 2026- A plan from Democratic state lawmakers to safeguard the online experience of kids would have unintended consequences for LGBTQ New Yorkers, according to Shae Gardner, policy director for LGBT Tech.

April 27, 2026- State policymakers are considering legislation that would restrict a host of potentially problematic chemicals from being used in beauty products. We hear the case for these broad restrictions from Oriene Shin, a manager for safety advocacy at Consumer Reports.

April 27, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a surcharge on second homes in New York City worth more than $5 million as a way to address the Big Apple's finances. But the proposal has logistical challenges that we unpack with Martha Stark, a New York City finance commissioner in the Bloomberg administration.

April 28, 2026- We talk with State Senate Transportation Committee Chair Jeremy Cooney about keeping New Yorkers safe from dangerous drivers. The Rochester-area Democrat discusses how to deploy speed cameras, penalties for injuring road workers, and restrictions on vehicles driven by "super speeders."

April 28, 2026- We highlight legislation that would make it easier for incarcerated New Yorkers to shorten their prison sentences with good behavior. Our guests is Katie Schaffer, director of advocacy and organizing at Center for Community Alternatives.

April 28, 2026- State Sen. Dean Murray, a Long Island Republican, pitches a package of bills catering to crime victims and argues that policymakers could do a better job responding to the wishes of crime victims and their families.

April 24, 2026- Keene Town Supervisor Joe Pete Wilson talks about managing the visitors to the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks following a controversial report that recommended capping attendance to certain spots.

April 24, 2026- New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang discusses her office's report on workers' compensation fraud in 2025.

April 24, 2026- The door to fracking in the Southern Tier has seemed closed for more than a decade, but a new lawsuit may give new life to the idea. We discuss the case in federal court with Yvonne Hennessey, a partner with Barclay Damon.