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ConventionCast | How Will Trump Fare in Long Island?

How will Trump play in Long Island? We discuss several crucial Senate races there that could determine whether the GOP keeps control of the upper chamber. Also, we hear part of Rudy Giuliani's speech to NY delegates delving into the past of Hillary Clinton's husband, and using that against her.

ConventionCast | Buffalo Businessman Carl Paladino

Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio and Casey Seiler of the Times Union sit down with Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino. Paladino explains why he thinks the political landscape is rapidly shifting and why political correctness is on the way out.

ConventionCast | Western NY Congressman Chris Collins

Western New York Congressman Chris Collins talks to Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio and Casey Seiler of the Times Union. Collins was the first member of Congress to endorse Donald Trump and run interference when the presumptive Republican nominee made some of his more controversial comments.

ConventionCast | NYS Republican Chairman Ed Cox

New York State Republican Chairman Ed Cox talks to Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio and Casey Seiler of the Times Union about what Donald Trump needs to do at the national convention. Cox, the son-in-law of President Richard Nixon, also shares memories of his first convention during the turbulence of 1968, and discusses tactics to boost participation by minorities.

DiNapoli Examines Development Initiatives

Governor Andrew Cuomo's economic development programs have come under the microscope in 2016, most recently due to the underwhelming performance of Start-Up NY. We sit down with longtime New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli to discuss the current economic conditions in the state along with his recent audit of the Excelsior Jobs program.

ConventionCast | GOP in Cleveland

Our New York NOW team previews the upcoming Republican National Convention happening in Cleveland next week. Find out which New Yorkers are going and who has decided to keep their distance from the realm of controversial presumptive nominee Donald Trump.

'Toxic Risks'

The Times Union released a special report called 'Toxic Risks' which takes an in-depth look at some of the polluted Superfund sites across the Capital Region. Included in the investigative venture is a series of stories about the town of Hoosick Falls which has captured the environmental spotlight due its water crisis. Also, discussion of the Start-Up NY job numbers.

Cuomo Signs End-Of-Session Bills

With the legislative session over, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs bills to combat the heroin and opioid crisis. The Reporters Roundtable discusses a last-minute bill passed that will tax fantasy sports sites, a lack of ethics reform, Buffalo Billion and more. In the final Chasing the Dream installment, take a close look at regional programs that connect low-income families with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Hoosick Falls Residents Speak Out on Water Crisis

In November 2015, Hoosick Falls residents learned their water was contaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). In the following months, residents expressed confusion and anger over the inconsistent communication between those affected and their local and state government. Armed with blood test results from the Department of Health revealing contamination levels, residents ask "what's next"?

McLaughlin on Hoosick Falls Water

Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, in light of a recent Politico New York article, wants to see state hearings held regarding the PFOA water issue in Hoosick Falls. Residents in the Rensselaer County town received their blood tests that show higher than average levels of the carcinogen but would like a community meeting scheduled with the Department of Health for more context.