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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.

Primary Day Preview

With primary day around the corner, we preview some races to watch at our Reporters Roundtable, including the battle between Governor Andrew Cuomo and challenger Zephyr Teachout. Also, with the start of a new school year, we sit down with Tim Kremer, Executive Director of the New York State School Boards Association, to talk about the pressing issues facing districts.

The Wilderness Act 50 Years Later

DEC Commissioner Joe Martens joins us atop Sleeping Beauty Mountain in the Adirondack Park as we learn the story of the Wilderness Act and its connection to the North Country. We also meet Vietnam veteran, Brother Yusuf Burgess, who used the 'Great Outdoors' to fight back against his PTSD symptoms and now introduces inner-city kids to the splendor of Mother Nature.

GOP Attorney General Nominee Cahill

Republican Attorney General Nominee John Cahill, the top aide to former Governor George Pataki, makes his case as to why he thinks the office needs new leadership. Also, at our Reporters Roundtable, we discuss the week's headlines including Zephyr Teachout's residency case and the upcoming primaries.

Farmers Helping Farmers

Learn how a group of farmers in the Catskills are working together to help sustain their businesses. At our Reporters Roundtable we discuss Gov. Cuomo's trip overseas & his challenger, Zephyr Teachout, surviving the 1st residency court case. Also, Blair Horner of the New York Public Interest Research Group joins us to talk about the Moreland mess, public campaign financing, & redistricting.

Rochester Race Riots Revisited

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Rochester Race Riots when, for three long days, city residents along Joseph Avenue clashed with police. We tour the area affected with Verdis Robinson, a professor of history and African-American studies at nearby Monroe Community College. Also, we discuss the latest headlines, including the Moreland matter, at our Reporters Roundtable.