New York NOW

Silver's Fall, Leadership Fight

Assembly Democrats gathered at the State Capitol for two full days before deciding that embattled leader Sheldon Silver had too much baggage to continue as their leader. We look back at Silve's return to Albany after his arrest on corruption charges and recap the subsequent jockeying for his job at an extended Reporters Roundtable.

Speaker Silver Under Arrest

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been one of the most powerful individuals in New York State politics for the last two decades. Thursday, January 22, 2015 he was arrested for allegedly taking millions in payoffs. Watch reaction from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. We discuss Silver's arrest and analyze Gov. Cuomo's State of the State and Budget Address at our Reporters Roundtable.

Cuomo's New Weather Detection Plan

Innovation Trail's Jenna Flanagan takes a look at the governor's new weather detection system. The system will help the state and localities better prepare for these costly storms. The roundtable analyzes a busy week in state government. Andrew Cuomo released two bold proposals just days before he gives his annual State of the State/Budget presentation.

GOP Chair Ed Cox Talks Future

Republican Chairman Ed Cox sits down with us to share his thoughts on key victories for his party in 2014, regaining the senate, and the future of the GOP. Also, we take a look at the funeral for Mario Cuomo and the eulogy his son Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave him. We discuss Mario Cuomo's legacy at our Reporters Roundtable.

Remembering Mario Cuomo

Just hours after Governor Andrew Cuomo finished up his second inaugural address in Buffalo, his father, former three-term Governor Mario Cuomo, died. We remember the late Mario Cuomo with a look at the ups and downs of his 12 years in office. Also, we discuss what Gov. Andrew Cuomo had to say in his inauguration speech including hints at major criminal justice and education reforms.

NY Bans Fracking, King Exit Interview

The roundtable covers and analyzes the decisions regarding hydrofracking and the siting of the upstate casinos. Also, Karen DeWitt interviews outgoing New York State Education Commissioner John King.

Special Session on Tap?

Will the NYS Legislature return for a special session before the end of the year? Though the legislative calendar ended in June, lawmakers have been talking about the desire for their first pay raise since 1999. If this were to happen, there would need to be some negotiations with Gov. Cuomo who has said that in turn he would like to see stronger ethics laws for the 213 members.

Wine Store Sues State Liquor Authority

A discussion of battle between a popular Capital Region wine store and the State Liquor Authority. Owner Brad Junco sued the SLA earlier this summer after the agency said Empire Wine was in violation of a regulation that allows the entity to revoke, cancel or suspend a license. Also, the Reporters Roundtable discusses Zephyr Teachout's return to Albany and the controversial grand jury decision.

Gubernatorial Authors Discuss Rockefeller, Roosevelt

Richard Norton Smith, whose exhaustive biography on Nelson Rockefeller just hit bookstores, spent the better part of the last 14 years writing 'On His Own Terms.' We discuss the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a man who has been researching the Hyde Park native for half a century, Geoffrey C. Ward, who is also a longtime collaborator of Ken Burns.

Ravitch On Detroit, NY Infrastructure

Former head of the MTA and David Paterson's Lieutenant Gov., Richard Ravitch, discusses how Detroit is using his expertise to help stabilize their financially strapped city. He also shares thoughts on what NY's recent $5B budget surplus should be used for. At our Reporters Roundtable, we discuss the state's reaction to the Buffalo snow storms and Senate GOP's strategy for the legislative session.