It’s the first in a series of big days in Albany. At 1 pm, Governor Kathy Hochul will give her 2024 State of the State address, outlining the past year’s achievements and the coming year’s priorities. The speech kicks off what’s sure to be a tense legislative session, as November’s elections loom and the governor and legislature work through their frosty relationship. We’ll be looking out for the year’s big political fights.

New York Focus has five reporters in the Capitol today, plus several more following along from home. We’re tracking Hochul’s every word — and those she omitted. Check out our pre-speech posts below to get a sense of what we’re looking for, and refresh this page for updates throughout the address. Once it’s over, come back for a look at what she didn’t say.