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Effects of the Rockefeller Drug Laws

Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio discusses the Rockefeller Drug Laws. Forty years after they were signed, you can still see the ripple effects across the state. Governor Andrew Cuomo held his first press conference at the Red Room in Albany in five months. Then, an interesting exchange between reporter Jon Campbell and the embattled NYS Health Commissioner Nirav Shah.

Cuomo's Charge New York Program

A look at Governor Cuomo's Charge NY program, which hopes to increase the number of electric cars in the state over the next few years. The roundtable discusses the recent recommendation given out by Governor Andrew Cuomo's bipartisan tax commission. Many gathered to express their displeasure and support the reform of the state's board of elections.

Interview with The Business Council

Featured guest Heather Briccetti of The Business Council, President and CEO of the organization representing firms both small and large across the state, weighs in on a number of issues including the Common Core controversy, the Moreland Commission's recent report and limits on campaign contributions. Also, the roundtable discusses what Governor Cuomo has been up to this week.

Witnesses to History

Harry Rosenfeld escaped Nazi Germany in the late 1930s to eventually become the Washington Post Metro Editor during the Watergate scandal. Mickey Carroll was a reporter when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and he ended up witnessing the death of Lee Harvey Oswald.

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.