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DeFrancisco on Budget Snags, Education Rallies

Senator John DeFrancisco, the senate finance chair and Syracuse Republican, sits down with us to talk about all of the potential snags that could harm the chances of a fifth straight on-time budget. He also chimes in on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rocky relationship with the New York State United Teachers. At our Reporters Roundtable we discuss the week in news including the battle over education.

Mayor de Blasio's Visit to Albany

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio made his annual trip to the capital city to testify at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing. He struck on a familiar theme when talking about the inequality that exists in his city. Gov. Andrew Cuomo scheduled a cabinet meeting that was open to the press at the same time as de Blasio's appearance. We discuss their up-and-down relationship at our Reporters Roundtable.

Congressman Gibson Talks Future

Congressman Chris Gibson (Hudson Valley/Catskills) joins us to talk about his decision to make his current congressional term his last. Also, is he the GOP's best chance at winning statewide office in 2018? In our Innovation Trail report, we look at the future of I-81 in Syracuse. Lastly, Casey Seiler explains the LLC loophole.

Stewart-Cousins Calls for New Ethics Reforms

Senate Minority Leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, joins us to talk about her proposed bills to cap legislators' outside income, end the LLC loophole, bar elected officials from using campaign funds for criminal defense or personal use, and eliminate taxpayer-funded reimbursement of legal fees. Also, at our Reporters Roundtable we discuss Gov. Cuomo's defense of his teacher evaluation plan.

Pipeline Controversy in Upstate

Our Innovation Trail reporter takes a look at two proposed pipelines in upstate that are causing a controversy in in the Leatherstocking and Capital Regions. Also this week, Bronx native Carl Heastie was elected by his colleagues as the next New York State Assembly Speaker. We recap the event and discuss what the governor's plan is to stop the onslaught of arrests involving NY politicians.

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.