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Cuomo Challenger Zephyr Teachout

Zephyr Teachout, Governor Cuomo's challenger in the upcoming primary, sits down with our Karen DeWitt to explain why she thinks she call pull off an upset in September. Though people are calling her campaign against one of the most well-known governors in the country as 'Quixotic,' Teachout says she's in the race to win. Also, we discuss the Moreland Commission scandal at the Reporters Roundtable.

Zombie Properties

One of the biggest challenges for small upstate cities can be the abundance of 'zombie properties' or residences that have long since been abandoned. Four of these municipalities in the greater Capital Region are hoping the Center for Technology in Government can help them fight this urban blight and make their communities come alive again. Also, take a rare look into the Empire State Plaza.

Adirondack Resort in Tupper Lake

It's a battle that's been going on for nearly a decade in the North Country town of Tupper Lake. A plan to create the Adirondack Club and Resort that would build around 700 homes and townhouses, a marina and revamp the local ski center, has finally been approved. Also, Karen DeWitt sits down with the new president of the powerful New York State United Teachers union, Karen Magee.

Interview with EPA's Judith Enck

NYN sits down with the EPA Administrator for New York, Judith Enck. We discuss the president's new greenhouse gas initiative, the health of the Hudson River and if the problem of acid rain in the Adirondacks is lessening. Also, catch up on a busy first few weeks of summer, politically speaking, with Karen DeWitt of NYS Public Radio.

Primary Day Discussion with Thom Hallock

Journalist Thom Hallock of Mountain Lake PBS discusses the outcome of Primary Day in the North Country and looks ahead to the November election where Elise Stefanik will take on Democrat Aaron Woolf and Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello. Also, Innovation Trail reports about preventing violent crime on college campuses.

End of Legislation Session

Casey Seiler, Jimmy Vielkind, and Karen DeWitt discuss the big deals on teacher evaluations and medical marijuana agreed upon in the legislative session. This past week, a bill was passed aimed at curbing addiction and abuse to heroin and opioids. Also, Casey Seiler interviews retiring Long Island legislator Harvey Weisenberg.

Lake George Invasive Species

Historic Lake George has become home to a number of invasive species. Five have specifically been identified: Asian Clams, Spiny Water Flea, Zebra Mussels, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, & Eurasian Milfoil. We take a look at a pilot program which requires all boats entering the lake to be inspected both before and after they enter the water. Also, analysis of the week's news including end of session issues.

Stewart-Cousins On Senate Future

Conversation with Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins who may become majority leader in January as Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pledged to support a Democrat-controlled senate. We ask her about her discussions with the governor concerning his pledge, what democrats would try and get passed if they got control, and how things could be different this time around if her party won the majority.

Democratic Convention Analysis

Governor Andrew Cuomo accepted his party's nomination for the second time at the Democratic Convention. We have extended coverage of his speech and the speech of new Lieutenant Governor Nominee Kathy Hochul. We also sit down for a conversation with renominated Attorney General Eric Schneiderman who talks about his low numbers in recent polls.

NY Confronts Heroin Epidemic

Both houses of state government have introduced bills to combat the growing problems associated with heroin. We talk with the mother of a teenage victim looks at the different pieces of legislation from both parties as the state tries to curtail the impact of this addictive drug. Also, we analyze the repercussions of a possible third party candidate for governor by the Working Families Party.