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Cardinal Dolan on Education Tax Credit, 'Aid-in-Dying' Bill

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan came to the Capitol with other Catholic church leaders to meet with Governor Cuomo and some leaders of the legislature. He sits down to talk with us about the church's push for an education tax credit and its effort to stop the 'aid-in-dying' bill. We also review the week in news including the looming budget deadline.

Education and Ethics

Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, a veteran lawmaker from Queens who is the education chair in her chamber, joins us to discuss commissioner MaryEllen Elia, education funding and the standardized test opt-out movement. We also discuss ethics storylines coming out of the Capitol this week including the call for legislative leaders to have open meetings and a lawmaker sanctioned by Speaker Carl Heastie.

Super Tuesday Recap, State Budget Issues

What does the strength of Donald Trump after Super Tuesday mean for New York's Republican party? We discuss the possibilities at our Repoprters Roundtable along with the latest in the Hoosick Falls water crisis, the expected nomination of New York City lawyer Wendy Long to go up against Senator Charles Schumer, and we take a look at the looming budget deadline.

'Aid-In-Dying' Bill

Brittany Maynard made headlines in the fall of 2014 when she moved from CA to OR with her husband, Dan Diaz, to take advantage of the state's 'aid-in-dying' law. Diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor, her journey was brought to light across the nation. We sit down with her husband who lobbied state lawmakers for similar legislation. Also, we travel with Cuomo on his RV tour for $15 minimum wage.

Flashback: Reagan Campaigns in the Southern Tier

For Presidents' week we highlight Ronald Reagan's 1984 visit to Endicott in the Southern Tier, as he sought to win reelection against Democrat Walter Mondale. Also, we sit down with New Paltz Distinguished Professor of Political Science Gerald Benjamin to discuss the coming 2017 Constitutional Convention vote.

Bharara's Visit, Mid-Hudson Consumer Concerns

Preet Bharara, U.S Attorney for the Southern District, spoke at the NY Conference of Mayors event where he told officials to use their 'collective clout' to demand better representation in Albany. Also, hear from Gov. Cuomo who spoke to the assembled Albany press for the first time in 2016. Lastly, Mid-Hudson Valley residents say their utility company is engaging in unfair collection practices.

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.