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One-on-One with Attorney General Schneiderman

One-on-one with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman discussing his investigation and the $13 billion settlement with JPMorgan Chase over their role in the housing market collapse of 2008. Also, Innovation Trail reports on the Finger Lakes controversy over the possible storing of natural gas near Seneca Lake.

Adirondack Council on Prop 5

The Adirondack Council Executive Director, Willie Janeway, put their support behind the controversial Prop 5 amendment that gives NYCO minerals 200 more acres of the forest preserve to mine. While Janeway says he understands some of the criticism, it's support of the amendment is part of a fresh way the organization is promoting a healthy Adirondack economy as well as a well-protected environment.

Election Day 2013 Analysis

The Reporters Roundtable analyzes the election day results including the mayoral races in New York City, Albany and Rochester. They discuss how the passage of Proposition 1 on casinos will affect upstate New York. Proposition 4 also passed which now gives Raquette Lake home owners clear title on their land.

Ianuzzi on Common Core

One-on-one with Dick Ianuzzi, the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President. He discusses how he thinks Commissioner King and the Board of Regents have done since the rollout of the Common Core curriculum. Also, a round table discussion about the coming election day.

Chief Judge Pushes Prop 6

Jonathan Lippman, Chief Judge of New York State, sits down for an interview and makes the case for Proposal 6 which would raise the mandatory retirement age from 70 to 80 for some judges. Also, we discuss the controversy surrounding Common Core after the State Education Department held its first public meeting since restructuring the format in response to a contentious meeting earlier this month.

Exchanging Healthcare for Art

Our Innovation Trail report comes from the O+ Festival in Kingston where artists receive free healthcare in exchange for a weekend of music and art. At our Reporters Roundtable we discuss the week's headlines including the controversy surrounding the NYS Education Department. Also, we interview Citizen Action of New York's Karen Scharff about the Moreland Act Commission.

Adirondacks Face Rail and Land Issues

We travel to the Adirondacks to look at issues facing the area. First we examine the Remsen-Lake Placid Rail Corridor where opinion is split on what to do with the historic line. One group wants an 81 mile stretch to be made into a multi-use recreational trail while another wants to restore the line. Also, we look at Proposition 4, a land swap between the state and residents around Raquette Lake.

Watergate 40 Years Later

Harry Rosenfeld was the Metro Editor for the Washington Post back in the 70's when two of his intrepid reporters broke one of the biggest stories of the 20th Century. We sit down with the veteran newspaperman who talks about his work shaping the Post's coverage of the Watergate scandal. Also, we discuss the week's headlines at our Reporters Roundtable.

A Referendum on Gambling

Take an in-depth look at Proposition 1, a referenda on this year's November ballot, that proposes the expansion of casino gambling in New York. Advocates like Hudson Valley State Senator John Bonacic say it will boost the struggling economies upstate, while its detractors say it's 'predatory.' Also, the Moreland Act Commission holds a hearing about the corruption in New York government.

Proposition 5: Adirondack Land Swap

Take an in-depth look at one of the constitutional amendments on the November ballot: Proposition 5. It involves a land swap in Essex County where NY State would give NYCO Minerals the right to mine an additional 200 acres of the State Forest Preserve. In return, the company would give the state 1,500 acres and the additional 200 once they've finished mining.