Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark

Capitol Confidential with Dan Clark

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What Hochul said about Lawler's decision not to run against her
And Delgado wants a probe of Hochul's CDPAP transition.
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Dan Clark
How much New York's energy plan could cost consumers
And when the state expects to meet its 2030 energy mandates.
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Dan Clark
The power Hochul says she wants but doesn't have
And what the people with that power had to say about Hochul's wish.
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Dan Clark
New York's farmers have a big problem with no way out
And Mamdani met with Hakeem Jeffries Friday.
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Dan Clark
Hochul courts unlikely voters, says Epstein files should be released
And she has an "enormous source of frustration" with the state Legislature.
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Dan Clark
New York now has an extra $580 million. (Hint: It's your money)
And is Sean Duffy or U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler right about subway crime? Here are the numbers.
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Trump supports Cuomo's decision to stay in race for New York City mayor
And a reopening of redistricting was not ruled out Tuesday by Hakeem Jeffries.
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Hochul's haul leads for 2026 but Stefanik isn't far behind
And former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has made a decision on the race for New York City mayor.
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How Hochul is filling the $750 million federal funding gap
And whether she things the Legislature should return to Albany.
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Dan Clark
New York expects a $3 billion gap next year from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
And a federal appellate court has upheld a big New York gun law.
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Who’s New York’s state watchdog? Inspector General Lucy Lang
We chat about what Lang is working on now and look back at the prison break in Dannemora.
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27:18
What's this new super PAC in the race for NYC mayor?
And two new bills have been introduced after a violent July 4 in Albany.
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Trump declines to endorse Eric Adams or Curtis Sliwa in NYC mayor's race
The president also floated a federal takeover of the city if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor.
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Dan Clark
Cuomo and Adams fight while Paterson calls for candidate collaboration
Plus: A CDPAP class action settlement is now on the table and unopposed by the state.
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New York braces for Big Beautiful Bill bugaboo
Will the state Legislature return to Albany for a special session?
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Dan Clark
If Lawler runs, these two Republicans could seek his seat
And Ritchie Torres, who said last year he might challenge Hochul, has had a change of heart.
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Trump: 'We'll have to arrest' Zohran Mamdani if he blocks ICE
Plus: Why Hochul says rate hikes sought by utility companies should be sharply scrutinized.
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June 2025

New York's gun data shows who's right about crime
And stories about the first tightrope walk over Niagara Falls and a secret female soldier.
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Dan Clark
These three New York lawmakers each introduced 500+ bills this year
And where does interim U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone live?
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Dan Clark
New York's 2030 emissions mandate won't be reached until 2036, state analysis shows
And cybersecurity incidents at water systems are being targeted by the state.
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Dan Clark
L. Joy Williams on what’s next for Black New Yorkers
The president of the NAACP New York State Conference shares her vision.
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Dan Clark
21:12
Mamdani mayhem: Republicans seize on socialist's surprise win
And will Hochul again veto a bill to create a new utility consumer advocate?
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After Primary Night: Here's what happened in New York's major cities
A special send to start your morning.
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Full list: The 17 New York lawmakers who passed the most bills in 2025
And travel for abortion from Florida to New York spiked last year, the latest data shows.
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Dan Clark
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