New York NOW
’New York NOW’ is New York State’s Emmy Award-winning, in-depth public affairs program, featuring news, interviews and analysis from the Capitol in Albany. Each week, ’New York NOW’ probes politicians, civil servants, journalists and others to examine the impact of public policy on residents of the Empire State.
Episodes
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 31, 2010
26 min
With Andrew Cuomo assuming governorship, reporters eye his father's gubernatorial legacy.
Summary: As Andrew Cuomo takes the oath of office, many are wondering if the new governor will be similar to his father (former New York governor Mario Cuomo) or if the son will diverge from aspects of his father's legacy. To further examine that legacy and the relationship between the two Cuomos, Matt Ryan of 'New York NOW' is joined by veteran Albany reporters Fred LeBrun, Dave Hepp and John McLoughlin.
Dec 17, 2010
Dec 17, 2010
26 min
Outgoing New York Governor David Paterson takes stock of his tenure in office, from his warnings about Wall Street and demands for fiscal discipline to his decision not to run for election amid scandals that drew negative media attention. Paterson also discusses readjusting to life as a blind man without the assistance of gubernatorial aides, his best decision as governor and his biggest regret.
Dec 10, 2010
Dec 10, 2010
26 min
A bill to extend New York City Off-Track betting falls short in the State Senate. Racing officials say the closure puts the racing industry in danger statewide. Also, recently-retired State Senator Vinny Leibell pleads guilty to tax evasion and obstruction of justice, and State Senator Kevin Parker is found guilty on assault charges. Plus, we look at Gov. Paterson's legacy on the Innovation Trail.
Jan 1, 1970
Jan 1, 1970
25 min
Rep. Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook) and Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam), two upstate congressmen, discuss the crisis in Syria and whether the United States should intervene, if we will we get a farm bill by the end of September, and the looming showdown on the federal budget.
