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I've seen quite a few statements and posts today conflating Communism with Socialism. They are *not* the same thing: history.com/articles/socia…

It's Mamdani mayhem as Republicans seize on the socialist's surprise win. Wednesday CapCon: capitolconfidential.com/p/mamdani-mayh… Plus: Hochul vetoed a bill in 2021 to create a new utility consumer advocate. With higher energy costs, will she veto it after it passed a second time this year?

This is a testament to the Governor’s lack of vision and leadership. The leader of the NY Democratic Party should be able to bring the party together and endorse the Democratic nominee against a compromised mayor and a Republican.

New York is not expecting to meet its 2030 40%⬇️ emissions mandate until 2036, a state analysis shows. CapCon: capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-20… Plus: - Advocates want Cuomo cut off from state $ - 28 bills called up/being signed by Hochul - Preventing water system cyber hacks - & more

This past weekend, I took a trip upstate and had the honor of meeting with county chairs, elected officials, and party leaders. Thank you for the warm welcomes and support as I weigh whether to jump into the race for Governor.

U.S. attorney lists boarded-up Albany building as his residence timesunion.com/capitol/articl… via @TimesUnion

If anyone's wondering why Pride Month exists, here's a good place to start:

A fun one for Friday: These 14 state lawmakers intro'd 200+ bills in 2025. Three had 500+! Here's who they are, ranked 🥇🥈🥉 capitolconfidential.com/p/these-three-… - We've revamped the bill tracker for post-session - And where does interim U.S. Attorney John Sarcone live?

🥉 Bronze this round! None of it happens alone. Grateful for everyone pushing to get good ideas over the finish line. Read more👇

.Governor Kathy Hochul today CONDEMNS fellow Dem Kirsten Gillibrand for her comments about Zohran Kwame Mamdani. "No one should be subjected to any comments that slur their ethnicity, their religious beliefs, and we condemn that anywhere it rears its head in the state of NY," she says.

Some say gun crime is up in New York. Others say it's down. Who's right? Monday CapCon: capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-gu… - New state reports on health care, transportation and aging - & more

Hochul has strong lead over Republican and Democrat challengers, Siena poll finds timesunion.com/state/article/…

I was joined by Dan Clark and Raga Justin to hand out "The Dispatches" awards for the 2025 legislative session. We discussed the underrated and overrated stories, the big winners and losers in #PlanetAlbany, and much more! capitolpressroom.org/2025/07/01/the…

Kevin Stocker filed yesterday to run against Rep. Nick Langworthy in NY-23: docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/… It's not unexpected but this is a formal step.

Trump threatens to arrest Mamdani and Mamdani fires back. A *packed* Tuesday CapCon: capitolconfidential.com/p/trump-well-h… - Huge utility rate hikes proposed - Voters support end-of-session bills - Court win for Tish - Stefanik targets Hochul w/ bill - & more

If Congressman Mike Lawler jumps into the race for governor, which Republicans could run to replace him? Here's two. capitolconfidential.com/p/if-lawler-ru… Plus: - Tenney now has a challenger - Torres is unlikely to challenge Hochul - A bill Hochul vetoed last year has new context - & more

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"I say this while having a high regard for Andrew Cuomo and his contributions to New York State. But it was abundantly clear in his body language, his subdued energy and his proposals to beat Mamdani, that he is not up for the fight."

.Raga Justin makes the case that Sen. Senator Liz Krueger is the funniest person at the Capitol in our latest Dispatches from Planet Albany draft. Check your podcast feed on Friday for the full episode, which includes Dan Clark and Assembly members Assemblyman Ed Ra and Assemblyman Josh Jensen.

New York sued by National Retail Federation over surveillance pricing law reuters.com/legal/litigati…