New York NOW

Schneiderman Discusses Investigations

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joins us to discuss his office's investigation into the popular fantasy football websites, his probe into the Volkswagen emissions fraud scandal and his crusade against the ever-changing designer drugs. Also, at our Reporters Roundtable we analyze the week's headlines including Uber's push to get their business into upstate.

Plattsburgh's Success Story

20 years ago, residents of the greater Plattsburgh area were worried about their future. Now, local leaders share the bright economic outlook. Former Congressman Bill Owens, a Plattsburgh native and former Air Force Captain, discusses how the city was able to rebound from the closure of the air force base. We also talk North Country politics with longtime Champlain Valley journalist Thom Hallock.

Clifton Wharton Talks Life & Career

Longtime SUNY Chancellor Clifton Wharton discusses his new autobiography 'Privilege and Prejudice: The Life of A Black Pioneer,' his role as the president of Michigan State University, and his relationship with the Rockefeller family. We also look at 'The Dragon Lives Here: Heroin in the Capital Region,' a joint venture between WMHT and the Times Union that probes the heroin epidemic.

Common Core Reboot

Gov. Cuomo announced the formation of a task force to look at the implementation of Common Core. The panel will review standards, curriculum guidance & resources, develop a process to ensure tests fit curricula & standards, examine the impact of the current moratorium on recording Common Core tests scores on students records, & examine how districts can reduce the quantity & duration of tests.

Future Uncertain for NY's Coal Industry

Gov. Cuomo's Energy Highway Initiative has ambitious goals to move NY State to a lower carbon emission, renewable future. But where does that leave the four remaining energy plants? We take a look at one plant in the Finger Lakes whose future remains uncertain. At our Reporters Roundtable we discuss the Pope Francis's visit, an investigation into the 'Buffalo Billion,' and minimum wage.

Kermit Roosevelt Discusses 'Allegiance'

The great-great grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt, joins us to talk about his new book 'Allegiance,' a fact-based novel that examines the home front during World War II when large numbers of Japanese-Americans were brought to internment camps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. At our Reporters Roundtable we discuss the week in news.

DA Soares critical of Cuomo

Following controversies involving the killing of unarmed civilians by members of police forces across the country, Gov. Cuomo issued an executive order giving special prosecutor powers to AG Schneiderman in these cases. DA David Soares, an opponent of the order, shares his view. At our Roundtable we discuss Cuomo's Cuba trip, his $15 min wage proposal, and the annexation request in Orange County.

Buffalo Rebirth, New Adirondack Trails

We travel to Buffalo for a look at how the city is revitalizing its waterfront. 'Canalside,' after years of being a series of empty lots, attracted over a million people in 2014. We also visit another icon waiting for its rebirth: Central Terminal Train Station. Lastly, get a first look at the new trails opened up by the state in a remote section of the Adirondacks.

Rep. Tonko on Iran Deal, Hillary Slump

Congressman Paul Tonko sits down with us to discuss President Obama's 'Clean Power Plan,' his vote on the Iran nuclear deal and 2016 politics, particularly involving Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton who has struggled in the polls this summer. In our InnovationTrail report, Jenna Flanagan goes inside the property tax cap debate.

Albany Watchdog on Capitol Corruption

Longtime Albany watchdog Blair Horner of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) joins us to discuss the recent rash of corruption at the State Capitol. At our Reporters Roundtable we analyze the week in news including the battle against Legionnaires' disease and the hunt for a new head of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics.