New York NOW

Exclusive Interview with Preet Bharara

The man who famously took down the two former legislative leaders in the same year has not slowed down in bringing forward cases of public corruption, as evidenced by the latest charges brought up last month against former Cuomo aide Joe Percoco among others. We talk one-on-one with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.

Sneak Peek: New Mario Cuomo Documentary

Preview WMHT's new documentary covering the memorable twelve years Mario Cuomo spent as New York's 52nd Governor: 'Governor Mario Cuomo: Poetry and Prose.' Also, at our Reporters Roundtable we review the week in news and the first presidential debate which took place at Hofstra University.

The Making of the Mario Cuomo Documentary

Matt Ryan discusses the making of his new film on former Governor Mario Cuomo with Casey Seiler and Karen DeWitt. Ryan explains how the documentary came together and the unexpected last second inclusion of an interview with Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo Associates Charged with Bribery, Fraud

A former Cuomo Administration official is among those named in a criminal complaint by US Attorney Preet Bharara, and accused of carrying out kickback and bribery schemes over a period of several years. Many of those illegal acts, the complaint alleges, involve the governor's much-touted Upstate economic development programs, including the Buffalo Billion.

Revisiting the Attica Uprising

45 years ago this month, the state and nation's attention was captured by the prison uprising in the small Western New York town of Attica. Author Heather Ann Thompson joins us to discuss her gripping new book on the drama in rural Wyoming County titled 'Blood in the Water.' Also, a recap of Primary Day with Jimmy Vielkind and Ken Lovett.

Business Group Scorecard Favors State GOP

The pro-business group Unshackle Upstate is out with its rankings of state legislators who are seeking re-election in November. Unshackle Upstate's Greg Biryla talks with us about how overall, when ranked on issues business groups care about, Republican lawmakers did better than Democrats. Also, at our Reporters Roundtable, we discuss the second legislative hearing on water quality issues.

Tedisco Focuses on Water Infrastructure

Problems with water infrastructure have plagued communities across the state this year. Longtime State Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, who represents parts of Schenectady and Saratoga, discusses his plan to address the issue and also talks about his "Spirit of '76" bill introduced earlier this year which would empower rank and file members of each chamber.

Commissioner Elia on Latest Test Scores

Commissioner MaryEllen Elia discusses the latest English language arts and math test scores and the letter she sent her predecessor John King, now Education Secretary under President Obama, on schools possibly facing sanctions if the number of opt-outs total more than 5%. Also, the latest Cuomo-DiNapoli flap, a possible raise for state lawmakers, and the upstate-downstate nuclear power debate.

Pataki's 1984 Assembly Run

We dig into our archives for a flashback of George Pataki's 1984 Assembly run. Also, discussion of the latest news from the Capitol including Gov. Cuomo signing Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) legislation and the grilling of his Economic Development Czar Howard Zemsky endured at an Assembly hearing.

Democratic National Convention Analysis

Hillary Clinton became the first woman ever to win a major party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention. We offer coverage and analysis of the DNC and take a look at the relationship between Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill deBlasio.