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Water Infrastructure Debate in the Hudson Valley

Our InnovationTrail report takes us to Kingston NY where the city is considering selling water to a bottling co. to pay for infrastructure improvements. Some residents feel it's a risky proposition. Also, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins talk next steps after suffering defeats on Election Day. Lastly, analysis of the week's news at the Reporters Roundtable.

Election Day 2014 Recap and Analysis

While democrats did well on the statewide ballot, Republicans achieved key wins in the state senate and U.S. House races. We recap Election Night, analyze the results, and discuss what it all means for state government in 2015 at an extended Reporters Roundtable.

Attorney General Schneiderman Makes Case for Re-Election

While up by 20 points in a recent Siena College Research Institute poll, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is the only statewide Democrat considered to be somewhat vulnerable. This week he makes his case for re-election. Also, we take a look at Proposal One, a potential solution to the controversial redistricting process. Two government officials weigh in.

GOP Nominee Astorino Talks Gubernatorial Debate

Fresh off his Buffalo debate with Governor Andrew Cuomo, Howie Hawkins, and Michael McDermott, Republican nominee Rob Astorino joins us in-studio to reflect on the debate. Astorino responds to the criticism leveled on him by the governor regarding the federal housing discrimination lawsuit, among other things. Also, analysis of the gubernatorial debate at our Reporters Roundtable.

NY Start-Up Plans Space Mission

See how NY is playing a major role in the development of the next version of Hubble Telescope in our Innovation Trail report. Also, we examine Prop 3 on this year's ballot: The Smart Schools Bond Act of 2014. E.J. McMahon of The Empire Center joins us to share his thoughts on the proposal. Finally, we discuss Governor Cuomo's new book and some of the odd stories from his book-signing in NYC.

Latest from Senate & Gubernatorial Races

At an extended Reporters Roundtable we discuss the possible outcomes of key state Senate races and the latest from the gubernatorial campaign trail including Gov. Cuomo's endorsement from The Business Council. Also, hear what Cuomo had to say about his administration editing and delaying parts of a key hydrofracking study.

Coding for Kids

STEM education is becoming an increasingly important part of children's lives. In some countries concepts like programming and coding are being taught alongside traditional subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. We take a look at how some companies are using toy robots and video games to teach this skill. Also, we discuss Governor Cuomo's return to Albany on our Reporters Roundtable.

Bob Freeman on 'Open Government'

With four decades of experience, Bob Freeman, executive director of the New York State Committee on Open Government joins us to share his insights on transparency. Freeman discusses hot the FOIL law has changed with improving technology and which administrations were most transparent. Also, at our Reporters Roundtable, we analyze the latest polls coming out ahead of the gubernatorial race.

Green Party Nominee for Governor Howie Hawkins

Howie Hawkins, Green Party nominee for governor, explains why he thinks he, not Governor Cuomo, is the best progressive option for New Yorkers. The first time he ran for office in 2010, he garnered 1.3% of the vote. The latest Siena College poll showed him at 12%, a number he thinks qualifies him for debates. Also, we discuss the week's headlines at an extended Reporters Roundtable.

Primary Day Recap

Primary day recap including a look at the strong showing of Zephyr Teachout who garnered 34% of the vote against incumbent Andrew Cuomo. Can GOP nominee Rob Astorino build momentum now that Teachout is out of the limelight? Also, we take a look at a new doc, 'Nine Long Days: TR's Journey to the White House,' which tells the story of how Theodore Roosevelt became president.