RFK Jr. is in Albany to make his case, Hochul announces energy summit

Plus: This Week in New York History

Good afternoon — it’s Monday and Oyster Day.

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

• Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in Albany Monday for a trial on whether he’ll be on the ballot in New York.

• Hochul is convening an energy summit amid concerns about the cost and attainability of meeting the state’s climate goals.

• How have state prisons handled the implementation of a new solitary confinement law?

• This Week in New York History

☀️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Rain likely, high 60s. New York City: Chance of rain, high 70s. (National Weather Service)

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⚖️ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears in Albany for ballot access trial

🏡 The case could not only remove Kennedy from the ballot in New York, but also jeopardize his campaign for president.

Does Robert F. KENNEDY Jr. live in New York or California?

The answer to that question will determine if Kennedy, who’s staging an independent bid for president, will appear on the ballot in New York in November.

And if Kennedy is found to not live in New York — and instead live in California — that could derail his bid for the White House.

• Kennedy is seen by political analysts as a potential spoiler in this year’s presidential election if the race between the two major party candidates is close.

Kennedy was in Albany Monday for the start of a five-day trial that’s expected to determine where he actually lives and if, as a result, he misled voters to get on the ballot.