Dan Clark
@danclarkreports.bsky.social
I'm a New York government, politics and policy reporter for the Times Union in Albany, NY. I'm the author of Capitol Confidential, our daily newsletter from the Capitol: https://linktr.ee/DanClarkReports
Elise Stefanik is officially in the race for governor but Bruce Blakeman is still "seriously considering" his own run www.capitolconfidential.com/p/stefanik-a...
Plus: 5 things to know about Stefanik as she begins to introduce herself to voters statewide
Plus: 5 things to know about Stefanik as she begins to introduce herself to voters statewide
Stefanik announces but Blakeman still 'seriously considering' his own run
Plus: 5 things to know about Stefanik as her campaign gets underway.
www.capitolconfidential.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Elise Stefanik is officially in the race for governor but Bruce Blakeman is still "seriously considering" his own run www.capitolconfidential.com/p/stefanik-a...
Plus: 5 things to know about Stefanik as she begins to introduce herself to voters statewide
Plus: 5 things to know about Stefanik as she begins to introduce herself to voters statewide
New York approves permits for controversial gas pipeline downstate
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New York approves controversial gas pipeline backed by Trump
The project has pitted environmental advocates against Gov. Kathy Hochul.
www.timesunion.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
New York approves permits for controversial gas pipeline downstate
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From the NYS budget to the pension fund, had a wide-ranging discussion w/ @danclarkreports.bsky.social on his Capitol Confidential podcast. Good to talk to him about how my office is addressing affordability issues & what the future may hold for NY’s finances.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
From the NYS budget to the pension fund, had a wide-ranging discussion w/ @danclarkreports.bsky.social on his Capitol Confidential podcast. Good to talk to him about how my office is addressing affordability issues & what the future may hold for NY’s finances.
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Here's what the NYPD told me about a viral claim repeated by Rep. Elise Stefanik about a mass walkout of officers after Mamdani's election www.capitolconfidential.com/p/there-is-n...
Plus:
- List: Hochul signs 3 bills, 12 more on her desk
- NY's Offshore Wind Implementation Plan
- & much more
Plus:
- List: Hochul signs 3 bills, 12 more on her desk
- NY's Offshore Wind Implementation Plan
- & much more
'There is no walkout,' NYPD says of viral claim after Mamdani's election
It was repeated by Rep. Elise Stefanik, the likely Republican nominee for governor in 2026.
www.capitolconfidential.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Here's what the NYPD told me about a viral claim repeated by Rep. Elise Stefanik about a mass walkout of officers after Mamdani's election www.capitolconfidential.com/p/there-is-n...
Plus:
- List: Hochul signs 3 bills, 12 more on her desk
- NY's Offshore Wind Implementation Plan
- & much more
Plus:
- List: Hochul signs 3 bills, 12 more on her desk
- NY's Offshore Wind Implementation Plan
- & much more
🔊 New CapCon Pod: State Comptroller @TomDiNapoli chats with me about the state's finances heading into 2026 and how he's feeling about his campaign for reelection.
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/comptrolle...
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/comptrolle...
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on New York’s financial future and reelection
We chat about the state budget and DiNapoli's pitch to voters in 2026.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🔊 New CapCon Pod: State Comptroller @TomDiNapoli chats with me about the state's finances heading into 2026 and how he's feeling about his campaign for reelection.
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/comptrolle...
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/comptrolle...
If you're a Republican strategist in New York and would like to share your thoughts on state politics after this week's elections, my inbox is open!
November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If you're a Republican strategist in New York and would like to share your thoughts on state politics after this week's elections, my inbox is open!
Democrats across New York state, not just in New York City, marked major wins Tuesday night, flipping seats and county legislatures that have been held by Republicans for decades.
That spells trouble for Republicans in 2026:
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/where-demo...
That spells trouble for Republicans in 2026:
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/where-demo...
Where Democrats in New York flipped long-held Republican seats
And how those wins could change the state's political landscape for 2026.
www.capitolconfidential.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Democrats across New York state, not just in New York City, marked major wins Tuesday night, flipping seats and county legislatures that have been held by Republicans for decades.
That spells trouble for Republicans in 2026:
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/where-demo...
That spells trouble for Republicans in 2026:
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/where-demo...
It's an "off-year" Election Day but there are still plenty of interesting races for New Yorkers to watch.
Here are 5 of them: www.capitolconfidential.com/p/5-races-fo...
Here are 5 of them: www.capitolconfidential.com/p/5-races-fo...
5 races for New Yorkers to watch on Election Day
And how DOJ is responding to Tish James' effort to quash subpoenas.
www.capitolconfidential.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It's an "off-year" Election Day but there are still plenty of interesting races for New Yorkers to watch.
Here are 5 of them: www.capitolconfidential.com/p/5-races-fo...
Here are 5 of them: www.capitolconfidential.com/p/5-races-fo...
Republicans in New York have increased their party's enrollment by nearly 100,000 since 2022.
But for Democrats, their party's enrollment has dropped in that time by tens of thousands.
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/republican...
But for Democrats, their party's enrollment has dropped in that time by tens of thousands.
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/republican...
Republicans in New York are winning on new voter enrollment — by a lot
Democrats lost 108,219 enrollees over the past year, new data shows.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Republicans in New York have increased their party's enrollment by nearly 100,000 since 2022.
But for Democrats, their party's enrollment has dropped in that time by tens of thousands.
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/republican...
But for Democrats, their party's enrollment has dropped in that time by tens of thousands.
www.capitolconfidential.com/p/republican...
New York's state budget gap heading into next year is now projected to be *billions* of dollars lower, the state Division of Budget says www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-...
New York's state budget is doing a lot better than expected in mid-year update
Here's what that means for the state's financial troubles.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:36 PM
New York's state budget gap heading into next year is now projected to be *billions* of dollars lower, the state Division of Budget says www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-...
After New York's state courts rejected a challenge to the state's even-year election law, its opponents are now taking the fight to federal court in a new lawsuit www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
New York sued by GOP over law moving local elections to even years
The law violates the First Amendment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the lawsuit argued.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
After New York's state courts rejected a challenge to the state's even-year election law, its opponents are now taking the fight to federal court in a new lawsuit www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
In Ithaca, there's a museum that has the largest collections of fossils from New York AND Antarctica AND Venezuela.
It's grown from a small collection purchased by Ezra Cornell himself nearly two centuries ago.
It will now close in January without help: www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
It's grown from a small collection purchased by Ezra Cornell himself nearly two centuries ago.
It will now close in January without help: www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
Largest New York fossil collection, home of Hyde Park mastodon, faces extinction
The Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, which is home to the Hyde Park mastodon and the largest number of fossils from New York and Antarctica, faces a funding cliff.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
In Ithaca, there's a museum that has the largest collections of fossils from New York AND Antarctica AND Venezuela.
It's grown from a small collection purchased by Ezra Cornell himself nearly two centuries ago.
It will now close in January without help: www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
It's grown from a small collection purchased by Ezra Cornell himself nearly two centuries ago.
It will now close in January without help: www.timesunion.com/state/articl...
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No special session, no tax hikes, Hochul says www.capitolconfidential.com/p/hochul-say...
- NY seeks overhaul of Build-Ready renewables program
- Read this if you want the new nuclear plant in your area
- Tenney blames Mamdani for the shutdown
- & more
No special session, no tax hikes, Hochul says www.capitolconfidential.com/p/hochul-say...
- NY seeks overhaul of Build-Ready renewables program
- Read this if you want the new nuclear plant in your area
- Tenney blames Mamdani for the shutdown
- & more
Hochul says no special session, no tax hikes for 'bailout' of Congress
And U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney blames Zohran Mamdani for the federal shutdown.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sorry! CapCon hit your inbox a bit ago.
No special session, no tax hikes, Hochul says www.capitolconfidential.com/p/hochul-say...
- NY seeks overhaul of Build-Ready renewables program
- Read this if you want the new nuclear plant in your area
- Tenney blames Mamdani for the shutdown
- & more
No special session, no tax hikes, Hochul says www.capitolconfidential.com/p/hochul-say...
- NY seeks overhaul of Build-Ready renewables program
- Read this if you want the new nuclear plant in your area
- Tenney blames Mamdani for the shutdown
- & more
New York has a problem gambling problem that could spur new regulations for the mobile sports betting industry www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-...
- Expanding mental health court access statewide
- Should for-profit hospice be restricted in New York?
- Bronx Day is back!
- & more
- Expanding mental health court access statewide
- Should for-profit hospice be restricted in New York?
- Bronx Day is back!
- & more
New York's problem gambling surge could spur new sports betting rules
And a solution to New York's lack of mental health courts across half its counties.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
New York has a problem gambling problem that could spur new regulations for the mobile sports betting industry www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-...
- Expanding mental health court access statewide
- Should for-profit hospice be restricted in New York?
- Bronx Day is back!
- & more
- Expanding mental health court access statewide
- Should for-profit hospice be restricted in New York?
- Bronx Day is back!
- & more
Mental health court access could double in New York if Hochul signs bipartisan bill
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Half of New York doesn't have a mental health court. That could change
It passed in June with unanimous support from both Democrats and Republicans in the state Senate and Assembly.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Mental health court access could double in New York if Hochul signs bipartisan bill
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Read more about the decision from @danclarkreports.bsky.social in the @TimesUnion.com:
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October 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Read more about the decision from @danclarkreports.bsky.social in the @TimesUnion.com:
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Can Hochul convince lawmakers to amend the Climate Act? Sen. Liz Krueger weighs in.
And if a new lawsuit forces redistricting in New York, Democrats in the state Senate say they're ready. www.capitolconfidential.com/p/not-any-ap...
Plus: 8 bills signed by Hochul and 3 early Trump endorsements
And if a new lawsuit forces redistricting in New York, Democrats in the state Senate say they're ready. www.capitolconfidential.com/p/not-any-ap...
Plus: 8 bills signed by Hochul and 3 early Trump endorsements
Not 'any appetite' for Climate Act changes after court ruling, Krueger says
And redistricting in New York could now happen in 2026 if a new lawsuit is successful.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Can Hochul convince lawmakers to amend the Climate Act? Sen. Liz Krueger weighs in.
And if a new lawsuit forces redistricting in New York, Democrats in the state Senate say they're ready. www.capitolconfidential.com/p/not-any-ap...
Plus: 8 bills signed by Hochul and 3 early Trump endorsements
And if a new lawsuit forces redistricting in New York, Democrats in the state Senate say they're ready. www.capitolconfidential.com/p/not-any-ap...
Plus: 8 bills signed by Hochul and 3 early Trump endorsements
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A judge on Friday ordered New York to produce by February a long-awaited set of regulations intended to drive the state’s mandates for reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuels. @danclarkreports.bsky.social reports.
New York ordered to produce delayed Climate Act regulations
The lawsuit was brought by a coalition of advocacy groups, including Citizen Action and Earthjustice, against the state earlier this year.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A judge on Friday ordered New York to produce by February a long-awaited set of regulations intended to drive the state’s mandates for reducing carbon emissions from fossil fuels. @danclarkreports.bsky.social reports.
Tish James said after her arraignment Friday on federal charges that she has "no fear" in the face of the prosecution www.capitolconfidential.com/p/tish-james...
- Hochul wants SNAP $
- Hochul signs private school bill
- Two Assembly hearings next week
- New bill on problem gambling
- & more
- Hochul wants SNAP $
- Hochul signs private school bill
- Two Assembly hearings next week
- New bill on problem gambling
- & more
Tish James has 'no fear' after Trump-driven arraignment
And the former head of the state troopers union was arraigned Friday.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Tish James said after her arraignment Friday on federal charges that she has "no fear" in the face of the prosecution www.capitolconfidential.com/p/tish-james...
- Hochul wants SNAP $
- Hochul signs private school bill
- Two Assembly hearings next week
- New bill on problem gambling
- & more
- Hochul wants SNAP $
- Hochul signs private school bill
- Two Assembly hearings next week
- New bill on problem gambling
- & more
New York's climate mandates aren't what's causing utility bills to spike, a state regulator said Thursday www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-...
Plus:
- Wall Street profits nearly double
- RAPID ACT revised regs
- Tax credits for local news
- Cuomo's comments
- A new bill on ICE arrests
Plus:
- Wall Street profits nearly double
- RAPID ACT revised regs
- Tax credits for local news
- Cuomo's comments
- A new bill on ICE arrests
New York's climate mandates aren't driving up utility bills, regulator says
And former Gov. Andrew M.Cuomo was accused of Islamophobia Thursday.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
New York's climate mandates aren't what's causing utility bills to spike, a state regulator said Thursday www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-yorks-...
Plus:
- Wall Street profits nearly double
- RAPID ACT revised regs
- Tax credits for local news
- Cuomo's comments
- A new bill on ICE arrests
Plus:
- Wall Street profits nearly double
- RAPID ACT revised regs
- Tax credits for local news
- Cuomo's comments
- A new bill on ICE arrests
New York is asking for ICE raid videos after yesterday's Canal Street chaos and a longtime Assembly member is retiring www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-york-w...
Plus:
- COELIG could seek new revenue-raiser
- Two new bills to insulate data center energy impact in NY
- Meet Raj Goyle
- & more
Plus:
- COELIG could seek new revenue-raiser
- Two new bills to insulate data center energy impact in NY
- Meet Raj Goyle
- & more
New York wants ICE raid videos after Canal Street chaos
And after three decades, a senior Assembly member has decided not to seek reelection.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
New York is asking for ICE raid videos after yesterday's Canal Street chaos and a longtime Assembly member is retiring www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-york-w...
Plus:
- COELIG could seek new revenue-raiser
- Two new bills to insulate data center energy impact in NY
- Meet Raj Goyle
- & more
Plus:
- COELIG could seek new revenue-raiser
- Two new bills to insulate data center energy impact in NY
- Meet Raj Goyle
- & more
George Santos is out of federal prison but could still face state charges that would put him back behind bars www.capitolconfidential.com/p/the-george...
Plus:
- The first 2026 TV ad airs tomorrow
- DOH is being sued over early intervention funding
- Lawler warns House leadership about ACA credits
Plus:
- The first 2026 TV ad airs tomorrow
- DOH is being sued over early intervention funding
- Lawler warns House leadership about ACA credits
The George Santos saga may not be over, state prosecutor signals
And the first TV ad of the 2026 statewide election cycle has arrived.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
George Santos is out of federal prison but could still face state charges that would put him back behind bars www.capitolconfidential.com/p/the-george...
Plus:
- The first 2026 TV ad airs tomorrow
- DOH is being sued over early intervention funding
- Lawler warns House leadership about ACA credits
Plus:
- The first 2026 TV ad airs tomorrow
- DOH is being sued over early intervention funding
- Lawler warns House leadership about ACA credits
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In today's CapCon newsletter: @danclarkreports.bsky.social sifts through more than 60 newly approved/rejected pieces of legislation so you don't have to!
Full list: Hochul vetoes 22 bills, signs 41 others
Plus: Four maybe-candidates for the state Legislature you should watch.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In today's CapCon newsletter: @danclarkreports.bsky.social sifts through more than 60 newly approved/rejected pieces of legislation so you don't have to!
Full list: Hochul vetoes 22 bills and signs 41 others www.capitolconfidential.com/p/full-list-...
Plus:
- The NYGOP has disbanded the NYSYR (for obvious reasons)
- And here are 4 filers for state Senate and Assembly to watch
Plus:
- The NYGOP has disbanded the NYSYR (for obvious reasons)
- And here are 4 filers for state Senate and Assembly to watch
Full list: Hochul vetoes 22 bills, signs 41 others
Plus: Four maybe-candidates for the state Legislature you should watch.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Full list: Hochul vetoes 22 bills and signs 41 others www.capitolconfidential.com/p/full-list-...
Plus:
- The NYGOP has disbanded the NYSYR (for obvious reasons)
- And here are 4 filers for state Senate and Assembly to watch
Plus:
- The NYGOP has disbanded the NYSYR (for obvious reasons)
- And here are 4 filers for state Senate and Assembly to watch
How Hochul says she's handling 'Washington whiplash': www.capitolconfidential.com/p/how-hochul...
A packed Thursday CapCon:
- Even year elections upheld
- Hochul signs 8 housing bills
- SNAP changes from OBBB start
- Another semiconductor tax credit
- & more
A packed Thursday CapCon:
- Even year elections upheld
- Hochul signs 8 housing bills
- SNAP changes from OBBB start
- Another semiconductor tax credit
- & more
How Hochul is handling 'Washington whiplash'
Plus: New York's even-year election law was upheld and eight housing bills were signed into law.
www.capitolconfidential.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
How Hochul says she's handling 'Washington whiplash': www.capitolconfidential.com/p/how-hochul...
A packed Thursday CapCon:
- Even year elections upheld
- Hochul signs 8 housing bills
- SNAP changes from OBBB start
- Another semiconductor tax credit
- & more
A packed Thursday CapCon:
- Even year elections upheld
- Hochul signs 8 housing bills
- SNAP changes from OBBB start
- Another semiconductor tax credit
- & more