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Percoco Trial Recap

Review the end of the trial involving Joe Percoco, a former close aide to Andrew Cuomo. Percoco was found guilty on three counts of corruption and faces up to 50 years in jail.  The trial revealed an intimate look into the workings of Cuomo’s office and critics are hammering him for what they’re calling a “pay-to-play” operation on the 2nd Floor. The Reporters Roundtable analyzes the week’s news.
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Danny Glover, Cynthia, Nixon and Marc Molinaro

That seems like an odd combination for a political program but they all played a role in the week that was in Albany.  A typically run-of-the-mill media availability turned into a chaotic scene when actor Danny Glover was heckled right out of Capitol press conference. Also, there are rumblings that former "Sex and the City" Actress Cynthia Nixon may primary Andrew Cuomo, a man she once praised. Finally, analyze the surprising rise of Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, who now appears to be the GOP front-runner for governor.

One-on-one with Senator Brad Hoylman

In this edition of the New York Now podcast, Karen DeWitt sits down with Senator Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) to talk gun control, the Child Victims Act, and what it's like in 2018 to be the Senate's only openly gay member.
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After-School Funding

Learn how Senate Democrats tried to force a vote on gun-control legislation. The Reporters Roundtable discusses the latest from the Percoco trial and Governor Andrew Cuomo’s criticism of national Democrats. Take a trip to the Schoharie County village of Sharon Springs where for the first time in a decade children there have an after-school program.
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Sharpe Runs for Governor, Ratigan Runs for Congress

Former MSNBC and CNBC anchor Dylan Ratigan announced he is running for Congress in the North Country to try and unseat Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik. The Libertarian candidate for governor, Larry Sharpe, gives us a glimpse into his candidacy. Also, get a break down of the week’s news.
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Budget Amendments, Howe Testimony

Recap a flurry of news from the State Capitol, including the release of the long-awaited language in the 30-day amendments to the Executive Budget. At the Percoco trial, Todd Howe has wrapped up his testimony. Also, author Michael Burgess talks about the inspiring story of North Country Olympic Champion Jack Shea, a two-time gold medalist at the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Games.
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Percoco Trial Revelations

Week three of the trial of former Andrew Cuomo aide Joe Percoco, who is facing bribery charges, is in the books and the testimony coming from the prosecution's key witness, Todd Howe, was eye-opening. The Reporters Roundtable analyzes the happenings at the trial. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made his annual trip to Albany to testify at the joint budget hearing.
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Governor's Race, Conservatives Meet, and LIRR Woes

State Senator John DeFrancisco officially entered the race for governor this week and came out swinging against Andrew Cuomo. Also, Conservatives met up in the Capital Region for their annual conference. Nassau County State Senator Todd Kaminsky discusses the ongoing problems commuters are having on the LIRR.
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Percoco Trial, Budget Hearings Begin

Week One of the trial involving former top aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Joe Percoco, is in the books. Also, budget hearings began in Albany. Joe Lhota, the chairman of the embattled MTA, faced four hours worth of questions from state lawmakers.
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One-on-One with Budget Director Robert Mujica

The 2018-19 spending plan faces a $4.4 billion dollar deficit and uncertainties from Washington which made for a stark presentation to lawmakers. New York State Budget Director Robert Mujica joins us this week to discuss the proposals and some of the new options for tax reform laid out by the Department of Taxation and Finance.
 
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