New York NOW

Senate Democrats - Majority in 2016?

The leadership battle in the New York State Senate has been an intriguing storyline since the 2008 election. Now in 2016 a razor-thin difference in party numbers once again has control of the chamber in play. Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins discusses whether her party could become majority as well as her role as a surrogate for Hillary Clinton.

Looking Back at Hillary Clinton's U.S. Senate Run

The Iowa Caucus marks the official start of the presidential sweepstakes and Hillary Clinton is again the front-runner, like she was in '08 before losing the Democratic nomination to IL Senator Barack Obama. We review the launch of her 'listening tour,' her campaign stops and show an exclusive interview with her in the summer of 2000 when she became the first woman to represent NY in the Senate.

Water Crisis in Hoosick Falls

After a Hoosick Falls resident lost his father and a friend to kidney disease, he discovered a chemical in the water known as C8. The EPA confirmed his finding and alerted the mayor that residents shouldn't drink from the public water supply. We take a look at where the chemical may have come from & how residents are coping. Also, new chief judge for the Court of Appeals & school property tax cap.

State of the State Recap

We recap and analyze Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2016 State of the State and Budget Address at our Reporters Roundtable. The address had its share of memorable moments including Assemblyman Charles Barron heckling the governor and an emotional argument from Gov. Cuomo for paid family leave.

Teaching Tech to Older Adults

See how Older Adults Technology Services helps older adults learn to navigate computers and the internet. We detail the governor's crisscrossing of the state, unveiling some plans ahead of the State of the State - and - for the first time in 2016, both chambers were back in session. Lastly, Chuck Schumer on President Obama's executive action and we remember former Chief Judge Judith Kaye.

2015 Year in Review

This week at an extended Reporters Roundtable we take a look back at the year 2015 in politics, a year dominated by legislative corruption. Silver, Skelos, Libous, Smith and Sampson were all a legislative or conference leader at one time and all were brought down by U.S. Attorney for the Southern District, Preet Baharara. We also look ahead to the 2016 legislative session and election season.

Hursh on the 'End of Public Education'

University of Rochester Professor David Hursh sits down with us to discuss new book, 'The End of Public Education.' Also, we have analysis of the Dean Skelos verdict. Finally, in our Innovation Trail report, we take a look at how some people diagnosed with a mental illness are coping through performance art.

Skelos Trial, Common Core, REDC Awards

This week we discuss the Dean Skelos corruption trial, review the reboot announced for the Common Core and we take a look back at what many have called 'The Hunger Games': the annual Regional Economic Development awards. Also, Bennett Liebman of the the Government Law Center at Albany Law School takes us through a history of the Moreland Act, including the most recent ones created by Andrew Cuomo.

Silver Found Guilty of Corruption

Former Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty of operating several corrupt schemes in which he essentially monetized his powerful position as leader of the Assembly to illegally gain over $4 million dollars. This week we have reaction and analysis of the verdict which leaves Silver facing up to around 20 years in prison.

Authors on Catskills, WWII History

Author Stephen Silverman discusses his book 'The Catskills: Its History and How it Changed America,' where he examines the country's first great vacationland through the poets, gangsters and the rich and famous that frequented the area. Also, Kermit Roosevelt, great-great grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, on his fictional thriller that looks at how America treated Japanese Americans during WWII.