New York NOW

Ed Cox on Election 2014

At an extended Reporters Roundtable we take a deep dive into the results of Primary Day. We also sit down with GOP Chairman Ed Cox who weighs in on the primaries, Republican Joe Lhota's run as New York City’s next mayor, and whether he or not Gov. Andrew Cuomo can be defeated in 2014.

Using Wastewater to Grow Economic Development

The small village of Delhi in the Catskills is faced with restrictions on how much wastewater they can reuse because of their proximity to the NYC watershed. We take a look at a new plan that would use the wastewater to grow economic development. Also, discussion of the latest headlines including the comptroller race in NYC & a report on the controversial story of the Wandering Dago food cart.

The March on Washington 50 Years Later

Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington with two special interviews: one with the last surviving speaker from The March, Georgia Congressman John Lewis and one with David Paterson, the first African American to become New York Governor.

One-on-one with Cuomo, Rice Talks Moreland Act

In an exclusive interview, Gov. Andrew Cuomo discusses the burgeoning wine industry in the Finger Lakes and why he's continuing his upstate tourism push this summer. Also, Nassau County District Attorney and Co-Chair of the newly formed Moreland Act Commission, Kathleen Rice, talks about the commission's goals and what they hope to bring to light.

Universities and Colleges as Economic Drivers

Deputy Director of Research at the Rockefeller Institute of Government and UAlbany Professor, Dr. Jason Lane, co-editor of 'Universities and Colleges as Economic Drivers,' sits down with us to discuss the role of higher education in economic development. Also, analysis of the latest news including the continued fall of mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer's run at elected office.

Cuomo's Final Legislative Push

In the final days of the legislative session, we have analysis of Gov. Cuomo's latest push including his program bill for campaign finance reform & the Women's Equality Act. Also, almost 8 months after Superstorm Sandy we go to lower Manhattan to hear about infrastructure lessons learned. We also look at an architectural curiosity at the capitol: Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Memorial Therapy Pool.

Reaction to Proposed Women's Equality Act

This week Gov. Cuomo rolled out his Women's Equality Act which includes a 10 point agenda. Hear reaction to the agenda including the point that's stirred the most discussion - the abortion plank. Also, Syracuse State Senator and Finance Chairman John DeFrancisco talks with us about what he expects to get done in the final weeks of session and if the WEA can pass the senate.

Civil Rights Pioneer John Lewis

Georgia Congressman John Lewis, a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement and the last surviving speaker from the 1963 March on Washington, talks with us about the struggles during the 1960s. He recalls the March on Washington, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, and the March from Selma, AL to the State Capitol now infamously known as 'Bloody Sunday.' Also, analysis of this week's news.

Savino on IDC Governing Strategy

Independent Democratic Conference member Senator Diane Savino talks about goals, scandals, and the IDC's governing strategy. At our Reporters Roundtable we discuss Speaker Sheldon Silver's apology on how he handled the Vito Lopez sexual harassment scandal and the latest on casino gambling. We also sit down with Tim Kremer of the NYS School Boards Association to discuss school budget votes.

Oneida Nation Thanks Cooperstown CSD

An upstate school's decision to change what it believed was its offensive nickname for their sports teams drew the attention of the Oneida Nation. Ray Halbritter, CEO of Oneida Indian Enterprises, presented the Cooperstown Central School District a check for $10,000 in appreciation for them dropping the moniker 'Redskins.' Also, sexual harassment allegations against Assemblyman Vito Lopez.