Dan Clark

Author of the Capitol Confidential newsletter from the Times Union. I've covered government and politics in New York for more than a decade.

CapCon New York

Is Hochul's nuclear gambit bananas, and is that a bad thing?

Aug 17, 2026

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Is Hochul's nuclear gambit bananas, and is that a bad thing?

And a new bill targets AI companies and the destruction of rare books

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CapCon New York

'Radical left' Kathy Hochul targeted by Trump on Long Island

Aug 14, 2026

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'Radical left' Kathy Hochul targeted by Trump on Long Island

And Hochul will consider a new tax structure for nicotine vaping products in New York

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CapCon New York

New York's new parole rules for 'juvenile-lifers'

Aug 13, 2026

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New York's new parole rules for 'juvenile-lifers'

And the debate over a federal education tax credit as Hochul's deadline looms.

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CapCon New York

Aug 12, 2026

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Gen Z turns against Hochul

And the governor wants answers from Trump on the impact of Haitians losing temporary protected status

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Hochul and Trump trade barbs over pied-à-terre tax

Aug 11, 2026

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Hochul and Trump trade barbs over pied-à-terre tax

And an anti-DSA group is using June's primaries to fuel its case against New York

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CapCon New York

New York's murky harmful algal bloom problem

Aug 10, 2026

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New York's murky harmful algal bloom problem

Plus: Trump to visit New York this week and the DEC doesn't know how much trash is recycled

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CapCon New York

NY gets backup in DOJ 'Green Light' fight

Aug 7, 2026

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NY gets backup in DOJ 'Green Light' fight

And the state's 'Cottage Laws' are the subject of a newly introduced bill.

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CapCon New York

New York sets tight carbon cap in RGGI regulations redo

Aug 6, 2026

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New York sets tight carbon cap in RGGI regulations redo

And a judge is recommended for removal in New York City.

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CapCon New York

Pataki's advice for Blakeman in his bid to unseat Hochul

Aug 5, 2026

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Pataki's advice for Blakeman in his bid to unseat Hochul

And lobbying expenses more than doubled during this year's legislative session, new data shows.

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CapCon New York

Another Blakeman booster enters New York's race for governor

Aug 4, 2026

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Another Blakeman booster enters New York's race for governor

And an aid in dying delay is being sought by the law's opponents.

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CapCon New York

Assembly's handling of rape case headed to trial

Aug 3, 2026

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Assembly's handling of rape case headed to trial

Plus: Two new bills hit Hochul's desk and a lawmakers wants prediction market restrictions

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CapCon New York

Six new bills to reshape New York's elections

Jul 31, 2026

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Six new bills to reshape New York's elections

Lawmakers want open primaries, campaign cash limits and voter protections

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CapCon New York

Dolan dumps $1M into anti-Hochul super PAC

Jul 30, 2026

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Dolan dumps $1M into anti-Hochul super PAC

And medical aid in dying survives an 'absurd' lawsuit days before taking effect

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Blakeman says Hochul 'will try to steal the election' for governor

Jul 29, 2026

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Blakeman says Hochul 'will try to steal the election' for governor

And Hakeem Jeffries visits Rochester for a hearing on elections.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Zohran Mamdani, Shania Twain and a top lawmaker's rebuke

Jul 28, 2026

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Zohran Mamdani, Shania Twain and a top lawmaker's rebuke

And new rules for kids on social media will take effect in January. Here's what's in them.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

'No law exists': NY pushed on school AI rules after robot reversal

Jul 27, 2026

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'No law exists': NY pushed on school AI rules after robot reversal

And a utility company's $30 million refund prompts new state legislation.

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CapCon New York

NY's top court, a purged voter file and a constitutional question

Jul 24, 2026

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NY's top court, a purged voter file and a constitutional question

And for nonbinary lawmakers and visitors, the Capitol's bathroom options fall short

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CapCon New York

New York sees homelessness surge in upstate areas but drop in NYC

Jul 23, 2026

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New York sees homelessness surge in upstate areas but drop in NYC

Rules and Regs: Substitute child care providers and community paramedics.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

New York City's rent freeze targeted in landlords' lawsuit

Jul 22, 2026

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New York City's rent freeze targeted in landlords' lawsuit

And the top donors to Republicans in the state Senate and Assembly.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Full list: Top donors to Democrats in the state Senate and Assembly

Jul 21, 2026

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Full list: Top donors to Democrats in the state Senate and Assembly

Here's who gave the most to the campaign accounts for Democrats in the state Legislature.

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CapCon New York

Hochul to Homan: 'Talk to the big boss' before ICE surge

Jul 20, 2026

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Hochul to Homan: 'Talk to the big boss' before ICE surge

Plus: Radiation rocks relocated families in western New York and 15 bills land on Hochul's desk

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CapCon New York

Why NY Democrats are taking no chances in 2026

Jul 17, 2026

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Why NY Democrats are taking no chances in 2026

And two new bills that would change New York's elections.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Hochul's big-dollar donors and Blakeman's big booster

Jul 16, 2026

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Hochul's big-dollar donors and Blakeman's big booster

And New York is hitting back at the DOJ's bid-rigging claims around a popular home care program.

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CapCon New York

New York's finances 'highly exposed' to risk, DiNapoli says

Jul 15, 2026

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New York's finances 'highly exposed' to risk, DiNapoli says

Plus: The first nonbinary member of the state Legislature and an income tax in Ulster County.

Dan Clark

CapCon New York

Data centers bill not dead despite Hochul executive order

Jul 14, 2026

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Data centers bill not dead despite Hochul executive order

And Hochul is asking Zeldin for help in western New York.

Dan Clark