1) Host Alan Chartock reports the divergence of opinion between the Governor and state legislature on the Equal Rights Amendment and energy issues. Includes comments from Senator Anderson, the Senate Majority Leader, Noreen Connell, from the National Organization for Women, and Ray Hull, secretary to Senate Energy Committee. 2) Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, reports on the nation's first mandatory seat belt law legislation. 3) Interview with Senator Douglas Barclay about his decision not to seek another term.
1) Jim Hartmen, President of Citizen's Budget Commission of New York City, advocates not cutting state taxes due to an accumulated deficit. 2) Governor Cuomo nominated Sol Wachtler as Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals and Fritz Alexander, II as Associate Judge of Appeals, the first black ever nominated to a full term on the Court of Appeals. 3) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, discusses the importance of opinion polls as a means of providing elected officials a clear sense of public opinion. 4) Interview with Roderick Chu, New York State Tax Commissioner, examines what is fair for New York State tax payers and possible changes to to the tax system.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on Governor Mario Cuomo's State of the State Address and various reactions to it. Comptroller Edward Regan, summarizes the speech as a break from borrowing and a start to paying bills on time. 2) Bill Gralty reports on the shift in leadership positions and committee chairs. 3) Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, comments on the leak of the three main points of the the Governor's State of the State Address before it was given. 4) Interview with Jim Ryan, a lawyer-lobbyist in Albany, on how lobbyists and special interest groups will be affected by the proposed revision and changes in tax structure.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on the Senate Sentencing Commission's preliminary report outlining a determinate sentencing system. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, examines Governor Cuomo's positive popularity and wide appeal. 3) Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, gives the opinion that when Governor Cuomo seeks reelection he will win easily with little competition and high popularity. 4) Interview with Senator Mary Goodhue, chair of the Senate Child Care Committee, on the need to protect children at daycare centers from abuse.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on Governor Cuomo's budget proposals. Continued sunset taxes on cigarettes, alcohol and fuel will fund personal income tax cuts and give an incentive for people to live in New York. Comments from John Markey, Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Governor Cuomo, and Assembly Speaker Stanley Fink are included. 2) Bill , comments on the proposal to allocated for more environmental enforcement personnel. 3) Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, describes the proposed budget as expensive and so complicated that the size of the budget can be estimated several ways. 4) Interview with Assemblyman Arthur Jerry Kremer, Chairman of Ways and Means Committee, on the budgets's surplus, tax cut, debt reduction program, gap balance budget and extending the sunset taxes.
1) Bill Gralty reports on the April 1st budget deadline. With only a few days left agreement has been reached on most topics, but the budget is not yet finished. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on a recent poll which found many people unaffected by the economic recovery. 3) Rick Lapkowski reports on the bottle bill and who should receive the unredeemed bottle deposits. Governor Cuomo has proposed using deposits for toxic waste clean up. 4) Bill Gralty gives a background report on Grand Juries. Assemblyman Arnold Proskin, comments the public considers an indited person guilty, but it is no worse than alternatives. Assemblyman Ralph Goldstein proposes using pre-trial hearings. Interview with Sol Greenberg, Albany County District Attorney discusses the secretive nature of grand juries and the check and balances that make the system works.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on the budget which was agreed on a week late. 2) Gerald Benjamin comments about when the New York State Constitution rights may extend beyond those guaranteed on the national level. Judges recently decided the right to freedom of expression is protected under some circumstances on private property in New York State. 3) Interview with Assemblyman Herman Denny Farrell on the pros and cons of deregulating insurance and banking to allow banks to offer insurance and insurance companies to own banks.
1) Governor Cuomo proposed building a domed stadium. Documents the debate between building in Queens or in Brooklyn. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on Governor Cuomo endorsement of raising the drinking age from 19 to 21 in order to keep federal funding. Public opinion supports the change. 3) Fred Dicker, New York Post, describes a fall out between Attorney General Abrams and Governor Cuomo over Abrams appointing a Special Prosecutor for New York City without the Governor's approval. 4) Discussion with Frank Mauro, on the Ways and Means Committee, questions whether sunset taxes should be continued or are needed to afford the personal income tax reductions.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on the controversy surrounding Thomas Coughlin, the New York Corrections Commissioner. Senator Israel Ruiz accuses Coughlin of rigging a prison food contract. Coughlin's comments about black and hispanic crime rates upset the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus. Arthur Eve, Deputy speaker of the Assembly, demands Coughlin's resignation for racist comments, while Governor Cuomo stands firm in support of Coughlin. 2) Fred Dicker, of New York Post, comments on the key issues lawmakers will face when they return to Albany. Issues include: an increase in the drinking age, a switch from indeterminate to determinate sentencing system, clean up of hazardous and toxic waste sites, a dumping ground for nuclear waste and finger printing of child care workers. 3) Interview with Senator Charles Cook on the big issues facing the session, toxic torts and clean up, asbestos, the death penalty, and the increased drinking age.
1) Rick Lapkowski summarizes Sol Wachtler's, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, formal address to the legislature. Wachtler proposed judges should determine if there is enough to indite, individual assignment system, allowing TV cameras in courtrooms and for judges to be selected using a merit system. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on Governor Cuomo's criticizing President Reagan for visiting a S.S. cemetery in Germany and thereby honoring oppression. 3) An interview with State Health Commissioner, David Axelrod, discusses the quality of health care, the need to downsize the health care system in the state and the cost of malpractice.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on Governor Cuomo's call for a task force to investigate possible effects of divesting state money in South Africa. Comptroller Regan opposes divestiture, while Assemblyman Herman Denny Farrell and the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Arthur Eve, support divestiture. 2) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, questions whether the budget flexibility gained through state layoffs is worth the of disruption of lives and services. 3) Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, comments on a recent vandalism case in which a man painted over a collection of publicly-owned modern art which were vulnerable to vandalism, due to non-existent security. 4) Interview with Norman Adler, a lobbyist and political consultant, compares Japanese and Chinese governments with New York State legislature.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on the Toxic Tort Bill. Ed Cleary, President of New York State AFLCIO, says the number one goal is to give toxic exposure victims exposure in the courts. Senator Ronald Stafford introduced a compromise bill that extends the statute of limitations. Assemblyman Mel Miller wants to include a one year window for prior discoveries. 2) Bill Gralty reports on the inability of New York companies to meet the deadline for low level radioactive waste disposal. 3) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on voter preferences for 1988 presidential elections and Governor Cuomo's suspended presidential aspirations. 4) Interview with Gordon Ambach, Education Commissioner, discusses the Education budget, Regents standards, the Board of Regents decision to outlaw corporal punishment in schools and handicap education.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on aid packages for senior citizen's with mounting for prescription drugs costs. Senator Hugh Farley's Bill is considered catastrophic while, Assemblyman Paul Harenberg's bill is comprehensive. Jane Murgo, from the New York State Coalition of the Concern of Older Americans, adds her comments on the two bills. 2) Bill Gralty reports on the centennial anniversary of the New York Forest Preserve legislation. George Davis, Program Director of the Adirondack Council, and Governor Cuomo share thier concerns of over-use and the desire to enlarge the forest. 3) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on the increase in the number of suicides in county jails and the testing of new guidelines to prevent them. 4) Interview with Assemblyman Alexander Pete Grannis about not implementing laws to deter smoking in public spaces.
1) Bill Gralty reports on the different opinions on how to slow the increase in malpractice premiums. Dr. James Striker, an Albany surgeon, agrees with the Senate's bill which would place a cap on pain and suffering. Justin Victor, President of New York Bar Association, argues a cap is unfair. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, describes the positive responses to two polls about Governor Cuomo's performance and the public response to the raised drinking age. 3) Interview with the Deputy Majority Leader, William T. âCadillacâ? Smith, about lawyers in the legislature, lawyer registration fees and the client security fund.
1) Bill Gralty and Rick Lapkowski report on the main topics addressed at the end of the legislative session, including: the cap on pain and suffering, which was rejected by Assembly Speaker Stanley Fink, while Robert Elman, spokesman for doctors in Albany, states that caps are essential; Assemblyman Mark Allen Seagull's SUNY Flexibility Bill passed in the Assembly; corporate franchise tax and tax credits were reduced; environmental issues: toxic exposure victims; determinate sentencing; and the death penalty veto. 2) Interview with May Newburger on using telecommunication technology in court rooms to protect children who testify in court.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on the structure and possible overhaul of the court system. Senator John Dunn, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has drafted a bill to consolidate courts and create a 5th division of the appeals court. 2) Bill Gralty reports on George Clark's decision to not seek reelection as state GOP chairman and Clark's assessment of Governor Cuomo. 3) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on how well Governor Cuomo performed in his third session. 4) Interview with Arthur Malkin, former legislative director of the New York Public Interest Research Group, about toxic tortes and the need to put New York toxic tort victims on par with everyone else in the nation.
1) Bill Gralty reports on the National Federation of Independent Business's reaction to three bills passed in the legislature that affect small business dealing with bad checks, extending workers compensation to non-incorporated small businesses, and protection for small businesses. 2) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on the Wild Bird Law which forbids the sale of birds caught in the wild. The Empire State Pet Industry Council wanted the ban lifted; however, it will go into effect as planned. 3) Interview with Bob Shear, Director of the Division of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse, about the services they provide, treatment, effects of alcoholism and alcohol problems.
1) Rick Lapkowski reports on a study group designed, in response to pay raises for legislative members, by Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea to find ways of streamlining the legislative process. Democrat Alan Hevesi comments that the rules work well and are open for the public and reporters. John Sheffer, chair of the group, cites his concerns. 2) Interview with Ross Graham about her experience of twenty-one years and changes in the legislature.
1) Host Alan Chartock reports on Governor Cuomo appointment of a new Secretary to the Governor, Gerald Crotty. Jose Rivera criticizes Governor Cuomo for not picking a minority. 2) Bill Gralty questions Fred Dicker, of New York Post, about Gerald Crotty's experience and his role. 3) Interview with Gerald Crotty, about his appointment and his qualifications.
1) Interview segments with various state agencies. Interviewees include: David Axelrod, the State Health Commissioner, Roderick Chu, the State Tax Commissioner, Vincent Tese, the Economic Development Coordinator, Jerome Goldsmith, head of the Special Commission on the future of State/Local Mental Health Systems, Gordon Ambach, the State Education Commissioner, James Larocca, the previous State Transportation Commissioner, and Hank Delay, the Director of State Operations.
1) Alan Chartock reports on the Open Meeting Law amendment. Mary Ann Snell, from the League of Women Voters, urges the repeal of a loophole. 2) Bill Gralty reports on a study by the environmental group, Informed, on tracking hazardous materials in waterways. 3) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on the reelection campaign of Senator Alfonse D'Amato and his poll ratings. 4) Interview with Ray Schuller, New York State Business Council, about the CBS/Ted Turner Bill, which would make it tougher for business takeovers and why Governor Cuomo vetoed the bill.
1) Bill Gralty reports on Anthony Colavita replacing George Clark as the Republican Party Chairman. 2) Bill Gralty talks with Lee Thomas and Maurice Hinchey, Assembly Environment Committee Chairman, about the damage acid rain has caused. 3) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on Governor Cuomo's selection of Gerald Crotty as the Secretary to the Governor. 4) Interview with James Corcorhan, Insurance Superintendent, about the insurance crisis, the financial health of insurance companies and the torte system.
1) Bill Gralty reports on high insurance premiums. Bob Carol, President of Professional Insurance Agents of New York, comments on premiums and bar owners who are unable to pay the current liquor liability insurance premiums. ) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on Mario Cuomo's political aspirations as a possible candidate for the 1988 presidential elections. 3) Bill Gralty reports on the Court of Appeals ruling that strict compliance on nomination petitions does not mean absolute compliance with election laws. 4) Interview with Comptroller Edward Regan about the healthy economy, the Governor's fiscal responsibility and lottery money's use for education funds.
1) Alan Chartock reports on the group, Don't Tax Knowledge, campaign for the repeal of sales tax levied on books. 2) Bill Gralty reports on the the recent seat belt law. Elaine Petrucelli, executive director of the Coalition for Seat Belt Use, supports required seat belt use by all passengers rather than just front seat passengers. 3) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on Governor Cuomo's staff turn over. 4) Interview with Glen Doty, Editor of the Legislative Gazette, about running a daily newspaper written by student reporters, and its level of sophistication.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on clean up efforts of hazardous waste sites and how several companies at the same site will pay for the clean up. Attorney General Robert Abrams comments on the program. 2) Bill Gralty talks with Senator Hugh Farley about hearings held to discuss four major environmental bills. 3) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on President Reagan's proposal to end deductions of state taxes on federal taxes and Governor Cuomo's political image. 4) Interview with Norman Adler, a lobbyist and political consultant a political lobbyist, about the ripple effect the New York City elections will have on New York State politics.
1) Leslie Brokaw talks with state Senator Charles Cook, Chairman of Special Commission on Rural Resources, about small rural schools, which are not able to give the same depth of education as available in larger communities. 2) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments that civil service positions not filled based on a merit system. 3) Interview with Gerald Freeborn, Deputy Education Commissioner, about the Board of Regent's Action Plan, new mandates and how it will affect education in the future.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on the SUNY trustees' vote in favor of disinvesting in companies doing business in South Africa. SUNY students plan on a lobbying campaign in the legislature. 2) Alan Chartock reports on Federal Judge Norma Johnson's order for the Environmental Protection Agency to start enforcing controls to protect against acid rain, which the EPA has appealed. Nathan Riley, Spokesman for Attorney General Abrams, gives his reaction. 3) Interview with Senator John Dunn, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about hearings held to restructure the court system.
1) Leslie Brokaw talks with Paul Moore, Executive Director of State-Local Relations Commission, about communication between state and local governments. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on Geraldine Ferraro relying on public polls to determine if she will run on for the senate. 3) Interview with Vincent Tese, Economic Development Coordinator, about Governor Cuomo's economic development plan to strengthen the economy.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports David Axehead, State Health Commissioner, now requires hospitals to report a larger variety of incidents. Daniel Oâ?Keeffe, from the Medical Society of New York, comments on the problem of high malpractice insurance premiums. 2) Bill Gralty spoke with Dr. Tony Cleveland about lobbying for vocational education. 3) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on the estimated funds needed for Governor Cuomo to run for re-election. 4) Interview with Assemblyman Maurice Hinchey about environmental and health concerns, and the bond issue to clean up toxic waste.
1) Bill Gralty talks with Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, about a letter Donald Harrington, the Liberal Party Chairman, leaked to the press. The letter complains of the party's small political influence, that the party is almost bankrupt, and the possibility of dissolving the party. 2) Bill Gralty and Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, report on Governor Cuomo's high rating and prospect of his running for a second term. 3) Interview with State Senator Roy Goodman, who is the most likely person to run against Governor Cuomo, about all the shortcoming of Governor Cuomo's administration. 4) Alan Chartock and Bill Gralty talk about Goodman's charges against Governor Cuomo.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on a lawsuit brought against the state by Jaclyn Lance, a female, who wants to play high school football, but was denied because of a New York State regulation that prohibits co-ed contact sports. Comments from her lawyer about the case. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on the negative response to President Reagan's tax reform program and the strengthening of Governor Cuomo's ratings. 3) Interview with Ron Moss, Job Development Authority Commissioner, about a proposed amendment to the constitution to increase the amount it is allowed to bond. 4) Bill Gralty and Alan Chartock talk about the risks of increasing the bond for the Job Development Authority.
1) Leslie Brokaw talks with Vanessa Haley, president of the Albany chapter of Blacks in Government, about how many people do not know how to complete civil service exams and are denied state employment as a result. 2) Bill Gralty talks with Steve LeFever, spokesman of the State Elections Commission, about the need to find and test alternative automatic voting machines. 3) Interview with Massachusetts Governor Micheal Dukakis, on how he is dealing with issues in Massachusetts that are similar to problems in New York, including: the economy, insurance premiums, re-election and AIDS. 4) Alan Chartock and Bill Gralty discuss Governor Dukakis's interview.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on two studies which found women and minority men are under paid for comparable work. 2) Interview with Evan Davis about adapting to the job as the Governor's Council,. 3) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on the recent reelection of New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean and how it relates to Governor Cuomo's 1986 reelection race. 4) Bill Gralty and Alan Chartock talk about the local elections.
1) Bill Gralty spoke with Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, about Lewis Lehrman's, who lost to Mario Cuomo in 1982, decision not to run in the next year's governor race and the lack of a republican frontrunner candidate. 2) Leslie Brokaw reports on liability insurance lobbyists proposals. The Liability Reform Association President, Dr. Robert Elman, comments on the need to create a cap awarded and limit physician liability. 3) Interview with Assembly Majority Leader, Dan Walsh, about the special session of the legislature to deal with medical malpractice issues and Governor Cuomo's prospects of running for president. 4) Bill Gralty and Alan Chartock talk about George Bush and Mario Cuomo as candidates for the presidential race in 1988 and the possibility of Walsh being the Lieutenant Governor.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on the special session of the legislature's discussion on medical malpractice and toxic tort reform. Senator Warren Anderson comments on what was discussed in the special session. 2) Bill Gralty talks with Attorney Mark Dunnly about the challenging the legality of the legislature's pay raise in the Court of Appeals. 3) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments about Lewis Lehrman and Elizabeth Holtzman using polls as a tool in deciding whether to run for office. 4) Interview with Deputy Majority Leader, William T. âCadillacâ? Smith about the delay in the special legislature meeting about medical malpractice and special interest groups.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on Mansfield Company's settlement. In New York thousands of people are qualified for the money, but are not able to claim it due to a three year statue of limitations on toxic torts. Senator Anderson comments on the inability of the senate and governor to agree on policy changes. 2) Bill Gralty talks with Tom Miner, director of the Catskill Center, about the change from a farm community to a second home community and the lack of state government's sensitivity to rural areas. 3) Interview with Gordon Ambach, Education Commissioner, about Comprehensive Assessment Reports (CAR) used to access and compare a school's performance and strengthening standards. 4) Bill Gralty and Alan Chartock talk about Governor Cuomo's nomination of Stewart F. Hancock, Jr. as the new appointment to state's Court of Appeals.
1) Bill Gralty reports on Governor Cuomo's and Assembly Speaker Stanley Fink's agreement on medical malpractice insurance. 2) Leslie Brokaw reports on extending the extras available to urban students to rural students. Gordon Ambach, Education Commissioner, comment on utilizing telecommunications and distance learning. 3) Gerald Benjamin, legislator from Ulster county, comments on pressure groups cutting out the local government's decision on land use. 4) Interview with Attorney Jack Lester who worked for the Student Association of the State University and fought in courts to allow students to vote in their college community. 5) Bill Gralty and Alan Chartock talk about the special session which should be meeting soon and what will happen with malpractice insurance.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on the stalemate between the assembly and senate on business takeovers, municipal liability insurance, toxic tort and medical malpractice insurance at the end of the legislation session. 2) Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, comments on the subtle change in the tone between leaders as political maneuvering becomes the main form of communication, and to expect more conflict as next years elections draw closer. 3) Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, comments on the reasons why Geraldine Ferraro will not oppose Senator Al D'Amato in next years election. ) Interview with Comptroller Edward Regan about major budget matters and reducing the deficit.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports on the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese suit against Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood and the State Health Department to prevent the opening of two abortion clinics. Father Michael Farano, spokesman and chancellor for the diocese, comments on the reasons for going to court. The Health Department representive Attorney Deborah Bachrach comments on the local need for clinic services. 2) Leslie Brokaw talks with Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, about Governor Cuomo wanting top military advisor, Major General Vito Castellano, to resign because of scandals. 3) The Consumer Protection Chief comments on the increased cost of home heating oil. 4) Bill Gralty, Leslie Brokaw and Alan Chartock talk about Senator Kennedy's decision not to run for president making it more likely Governor Cuomo will consider running
1) Alan Chartock talks with Karl Felsen, spokesman for the Tax Department, about the Revenue Opportunity Division (ROD), a think-tank, which is cross checking lists of professions to find individuals who have never paid taxes. 2) Leslie Brokaw reports on a case in which Mrs. O'Brian worked to pay for her husbands medical degree while married, when he filed for divorce two weeks after qualifying to practice the degree was considered communal property and she is entitled to future earnings. 3) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, discuss about the weak performance of the press over the last year. 4) Alan Chartock summarizes Governor Cuomo's popularity and performance of the last year.
1) Interview with Joe Bellacosa of the New York State Court of Appeals about the mandatory retirement age of judges. 2) Interview with Senator Jay Rollason, Assistant Majority leader, about the Moreland Act or Califano commission the legislature is unwilling to fund. 3) Morrie Small reports on the funding require to pay for the Califano Commission, which would regulate ethics in the government. Governor Cuomo's comments are included. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, about blowing the whistle on government workers working on political campaigns and Manfred Ohrenstein, who is accused of hiring people to work only on political campaigns. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about the delay to the fiscal year, because a budget has not been approved.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Assembly Speaker Mel Miller about equitable revenue sharing and gay foster parenting. 2) Senator Walter Floss, Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, about what the state would have to do if the Superconducting SuperCollider physic research project is located in New York. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Senator John Perry about why democrats have not gain any more seats in the senate in the last five years in a senate ruled by republican majority. 4) Fred Dicker of New York Post, comments that Democrats in the State Senate represent nothing but a poorly led group of New York City attorneys. 5) Morrie Small reports on three bills to regulate surrogate parenting.
1) Morrie Small and Alan Chartock report that Governor Cuomo is applying pressure to pass an ethics bill. Alexander Levine, a Cuomo associate, has been charged with a conflict of interest. 2) Assembly Speaker Mel Miller, discusses whether the legislature will give itself a pay raise after a ethics bill passes. 3) Morrie Small reports Mel Miller and Democratic Majority Leader James Talon support a bill to make medicare available to more New Yorkers without insurance. 4) Leslie Brokaw talks with Major General Lawrence Flynn of the New York Army National Guard about testing and evaluation, and how the organization has fared since Major General Vito Castellano retired. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about negotiations on overcrowding in prisons, building new facilities and the bill.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, about the loop holes in the new bill for conflict of interest in financial disclosure for all elected officials and many state employees. Assemblyman John Faso comments on his points of contention with the bill. 2) Interview with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about the loophole in the bill and its significant achievements. 3) Rick Schrader, director of Alliance for Consumer Rights, advocates passing a bill to increase auto insurance coverage requirement. 4) Leslie Brokaw interviews Senator Joseph Bruno, Chair Senate Insurance Committee, who believes the cost of insurance is already to high and if the bill passes premiums will increase. 5) Leslie Brokaw reports on a debate over regulating public broadcasting.
1) Leslie Brokaw talks with Jonathan Salant, of the Syracuse Herald Journal, about new legislation for prisons, the recent ruling to more narrowly interpret the Shield Law and the Apple Muffin Bill. 2) Alan Chartock talks with Martha Orr and Ellen Burns, director and president of the New York State Nurses' Association, about the Entry into Practices Bill which would require a bachelor degree for nurses. 3) Leslie Brokaw talks with Judge Albert Rosenblatt, Chief Administrative Judge, about hearings to explore handling procedures for defendants with AIDS. 4) Leslie Brokaw talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine, about changes in the regulations for dealers in milk.
1) Fred Dicker, of New York Post, reports that a witness in a trial testified about a dummy corporation with a senator on the payroll and the indictments to occur due to democrats hiring a full time employee to work campaigns. 2) Leslie Brokaw talks with Bill Fagel, spokesman for the Health Department, about Salmonella outbreaks in the Northeast and the need to throughly cook chicken and eggs. 3) Alan Chartock interviews Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about Senator Moynihan's welfare reform agenda. 4) Leslie Brokaw reports on home release electronic trackers for parolees. 5) Interview with Martin Sullivan, Director of the New York State Museum, about the new International Council of Museums ethic guidelines and changes to be effected in New York.
1) Alan Chartock and Joe Bellacosa, State Court of Appeals Judge, talk about the state's mandatory retirement age and the new federal statute which provides appointed positions age discrimination protection. 2) Dave Galletly reports on a proposal to aid random testing anonymous blood specimens for AIDS. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about labor management. 4) Morrie Small reports on the concern raised by communities about the proposed Iroquois Gas Pipeline. Charles Shaw, Environmental Management Council in Duchess County, said the company has not considered the environmental impact. Iroquois Gas spokesman justifies the route and asserts environmental studies have been conducted. 5) Brenda McMann talks with Senator David Patterson about Senator Jenkins, who was arrested by the FBI for an alleged scheme to to take a large amount of money out of the country.
1) Leslie Brokaw reports U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani, and the FBI brought charges against fifty-eight people in for accepting bribes, kickbacks and no shift transactions. Thomas Sheer, an assistant FBI director, recounts the undercover operation. 2) Leslie Brokaw reports on the debate over changes in the way hospitals are reimbursed by insurance companies. Assembly Majority Leader James Talon gives his thoughts on why the bill was vetoed. 3) Leslie Brokaw talks with Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein about the new law which will ban the sale of candies and soft drinks in schools till after lunch. 4) Morrie Small and Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine talk about the veto process, the new official state muffin and the bribery charges brought by Rudy Giuliani. 5) Alan Chartock and Senator John Dunn, Deputy Majority Leader, talk about where surrogate parenting legislation now stands and the recent charges of political corruption.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Maurice Hinchey, Chair of the Solid Waste Commission, about organized crime's involvement in the solid waste industry and attending environmental dangers. 2) Brenda McMann reports prisons are overcrowded and local jails are holding prison inmates. Thomas Coughlin, Corrections Commissioner, comments on the problem and possible alternatives. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea about corruption in the public works projects and the need to set statewide standards. 4) Brenda McMann reports on the State University of New York, Board of Trustees's decision to increase salaries in top positions in an effort to attract a new chancellor. 5) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, talk about Mario Cuomo's political aspirations.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Senator Tarky Lombardi, chair of the senate Health Committee, about the need for a case payment bill for hospital reimbursements. 2) Brenda McMann reports on a study by the environmental group, Inform, about pollution in the Hudson River from PCB and rain water runoff from farms and cites. The Hudson River was named an estuary under a federal clean water act. 3) Karl Felsen, spokesman for the New York State Tax Department, talks about yacht owners evading sales taxes and the tax inspectors efforts to find them. 4) Morrie Small reports on the end of the garbage barge's search for a dumping site. 5) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, discuss Governor Cuomo's upcoming trip to the Soviet Union, Cuomo's interest in presidential and national politics, and his lack of foreign policy experience.
1) Ed Koch, New York City Mayor, discusses his new plan to forcibly put mentally ill homeless people in to state mental health centers. Governor Cuomo adopts a wait and see stance about the plans effectiveness. 2) Brenda McMann reports on the failure of many big rigs to pass random safety tests. 3) Alan Chartock and Daniel Walsh, head of public policy for the New York State Business Council, talk about the future plans and changes taking place in the Council. 4) Brenda McMann reports on smuggling of cigarettes. Federal Native American reservations do not have to apply sales taxes and are relying on cigarettes and diesel sales for revenue. 5) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of New York Post, discuss Mayor Koch's and Governor Cuomo's stance on the mentally ill homeless and the failure of the current system
1) Alan Chartock talked with James Murphy, Director of Coalition for Criminal Justice, about the antiquated criminal justice system and race issues. 2) Alan Chartock and Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine discuss New York City Mayor, Ed Koch's proposed plan to help the mentally ill homeless. 3) Morrie Small reports on the State Commission on Government Integrity's first public hearing and Governor Cuomo's urging the commission to investigate the political corruption in the state government. 4 ) Brenda McMann reports on the new contract achieved by the Rochester Teacher's Union for a pay raise for teachers and the difference between the Catholic Church's position and catholics on the issue of priest celibacy. 5) Bruce Robertson reports on the jury selection for the Howard Beach Case. 6) Alan Chartock and Peter Danziger, a Capital District liable and slander lawyer, talk about the difference in treatment between pubic officials and private sector individuals on libel and slander issues. 7) Alan Chartock talks with Assemblyman Anthony Casale, chair of the Republican Program Committee, about concerns over printed material coming from the Speakers office of State Assembly.
1) Brenda McMann reports the FBI has charged eight more highway superintendents with taking kickbacks. 2) Bruce Robertson reports on another inditement for Senator Andrew Jenkins, for smuggling cash outside of the country. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about his view on the presidential candidates left in the race. 4) Morrie Small reports on Attorney General Abrams' opinions of Judge Bork's antitrust philosophy and supreme court nomination. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Jennie Cross and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, about their assessments of Governor Cuomo's trip to the Soviet Union. 6) Alan Chartock talks with Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea about the state of legislative ethics.
1) Bruce Robertson reports the Hudson Valley site has been withdrawn from consideration for the Supercollider research project. 2) Morrie Small reports Governor Cuomo and Vincent Tese, Economic Development Coordinator, presented an economic incentive to Semitech to locate their new site in New York. 3) Brenda McMann reports the investigation into the conflict of interest of Alexander Levine, Director of State Thruway Authority, was handed over to Sol Greenberg, Albany County District Attorney. 4) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, talk about Mario Cuomo giving speeches around the country, a possible cover up of Alexander Levine's case, and Melvin Miller's bad behavior. 5) Dave Galletly reports on an attempted raid of the Assembly House Operations office in Albany by Fred Dicker and other press members, a physical altercation occurred. 6) Brenda McMann reports on a new bill proposed by Assemblyman Richard Coombe to define dangerous dogs and set restrictions.
1) Laurel Douglass reports on a constitutional amendment introduced by Senator Howard Nolan to limit the legislature to part time. 2) Brenda McMann reports former Assemblyman Clark Wemple agrees with Senator Nolan's assessment. Maurice Hinchey, does not agree. 3) Bruce Robertson reports on a controversy over a State Board of Education approved AIDS education manual which includes condom education. Senator James Donovan, Chair of the Education Committee, questions teaching the use of condoms. 4) Morrie Small reports AIDS has become a cost issue for insurance companies and Ed Cleary, President of New York State AFLCIO, worries AIDS could cripple health plans. 5) Dave Galletly talked with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about the supercollider superconductor controversy, the state economy and the inability of the federal government to balance the budget. 6) Brenda McMann reports milk prices have increased since the Regional Cooperative Marketing Agency was established. 7) Bruce Robertson reports on Melvin Miller attempts to make the assembly more accessible and accountable to the public.
1) Bruce Robertson talks with Walter D. Broadnax, the Civil Service Commissioner, about the dwindling entry level workforce. 2) Don Decker reports on the need for budgetary caution. Governor Cuomo advocates cutbacks. 3) Fred Dicker, of New York Post, comments that the time is right for the governor to hold the legislature accountable for its spending. 4) Brenda McMann reports Senator Ralph Quattrociocchi and former Senator Joseph Montalto have been indicted. ) Bruce Robert reports Richard Kessel, Director of the Consumer Protection Board, asked McDonaldâ?s to phase out styrofoam packaging to help solve the garbage disposal problem. 6) Morrie Small reports on the effort to find what is causing higher milk prices. 7) Dave Gallety talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about state relief for Glens Falls debt and literacy. 8) Brenda McMann reports several counties have receive relief money for the recent storm. Don Devito, Director of the Emergency Management Office, describes the distribution of funds and the assessment of damages.
1) Morrie Small reports that Governor Cuomo insists he is not running for president, even though a public opinion poll rates him as a highly favored candidate. 2) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, talk about Governor Cuomo's decision not to run for president unless drafted. 3) Brenda McMann reports on the results of the 1986 Environmental Quality Bond Act. Larry Shapiro, executive director of Environmental Planning Lobby, and Thomas Jorling, Environmental Control Commissioner, discuss how the money should be used. 4) State Senator Franz Leichter has proposed a joint economic council between New Jersey and New York. 5) Dave Gallety and Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine talk about keeping the Indian Museum in New York and federal funding. 6) Helene Weinstein supports legislation to develop a child support formula. 7) Bruce Robertson reports the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater group is calling for a investigation of a paint plant in Glens Fall for mismanagement of toxic waste.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports that New York State's highest court recently threw out the ban on smoking in public places. 2) Bruce Robertson reports on a ruling by the state's highest court that the Corrections Commissioner may restrict conjugal visits for prisoners with AIDS. 3) Brenda McMann reports on a education campaign for the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Program. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on the Public Employees Federation and Civil Service Employee Association negotiations for better benefits. 5) David Gallety spoke with Fred Dicker, of New York Post, about Jeremiah McKenna spreading rumors that Governor Cuomo has connections to the mafia. 6) Bruce Robertson reports NYPIRG has found women score lower on the general knowledge portion of the National Teacher Examination. 7) Brenda McMann reports the Bethlehem schools are defying the Board of Regents mandate that a religious representative must be included in the AIDS Advisory Panel. 8) Dave Gallety talks with Governor Stan Lundine about the budget, state and national economies. 9) Brenda McMann reports New York is one of twelve locations still in consideration for the Semitech research center.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Lawrence T. Kurlander, Criminal Justice Director, about the prison conditions, policing, and leaving the civil service. 2) Morrie Small reports on the fledgling Office of Community Gardening. Paul Winkeller comments about the office's goals. 3) Dave Galletly spoke with Governor Stan Lundine about a meeting with the business community to discuss proposals for the next legislation session. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports that Senator John Markey accused Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, of inappropriately accessing his offices. Fred Dicker comments on event. 5) Brenda McMann reports on a testimony from Vito Castellano about the Wedtech scandal and the current efforts to prevent corruption in the National Guard.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports on the garbage crisis and the debate between state or local responsibility. Thomas Drawling, Environmental Conservation Commissioner, comments on the state's role. Senator Bruno comments the state should assist localities. 2) Brenda McMann reports on a Thruway toll increase. 3) Dave Galletly and Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine discuss Canadian and New York cooperation to get the Superconductor Supercollider located in New York. Bruce Robertson reports that the Monroe County legislature is opposed to the project. 4) Special report on a raid of the gambling institutions on the St Regis Reservation, during which State Troopers confiscated slot machines. Governor Cuomo commends the troopers for a job well done.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on the disagreement between Patricia Snider, director of Empire State Institution for the Performing Arts, and Barnibus McHenry, President of the Board of Directors of the Plaza Corporation, about the use of the Egg. 2) Brenda McMann reports on a booklet distributed to governmental employees that Comptroller Regan believes will enforce fiscal integrity. 3) Senator James Donovan, Chair of the Education Committee, comments on the Board of Regents operations and politics. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports Thomas Sobel, Education Commissioner, and AFLCIO union leaders recently implemented an education program, Work Place Literacy, to provide on the job training. 5)Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the Feerick Commission's preliminary findings. 6) Dave Galletly and Stan Lundine talk about the budget bill and integrity in the process of passing new laws.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports on the main points of Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address and reactions from Senator Joseph Bruno and Assembly Speaker Mel Miller. 2) Morrie Small reports that Bob Burns is the first democrat ever elected in Bethlehem. 3) Bruce Robertson reports on the new guidelines for getting regent and empire state scholarships, Assemblyman John Fasso says the new formula is to complicated and Governor Cuomo responds. 4) Brenda McMann reports that Semitech choose Texas as the site for its new home. 5) Dave Galletly talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about the State of the State Address and the governor's plan to reimburse localities affected by the supercollider. 6) Brenda McMann reports that Senator John McCue and farmer Gerald Adams are suing Jorling, Environmental Control Commissioner, for illegally extending a pesticide law.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address and budget proposals. 2) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of New York Post, talk about Mario Cuomo's State of the State Address and goals for the next year. 3) Brenda McMann reports that Judge Albert Rosenblatt, Chief Administrative Judge, issued new protective court guidelines to protect court personnel from people with AIDS or infectious diseases. 4) Paul Rosenthal and Attorney General Abrams talk about a joint bill to prevent toxic chemical accidents with assessment and planning. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Assemblyman Alexander Pete Grannis, Chair of Housing Committee, about Governor Cuomo's inclusion of housing in the budget. 6) Dave Galletly talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about who Governor Cuomo will endorse for the democrat presidential candidate.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports that U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani has decided not to run for the senate, and Republicans have to find another candidate to run against Senator Moynihan. 2) Dave Galletly talks with Fred Dicker about Citibank's steering legal fees in to law firms of senior legislators. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Assemblyman Vincent Leibell about suggested changes to the legislature and the Citibank conflict of interest problem. 4) Brenda McMann reports on the decrease in New York population which may mean a lost congressional seat after the 1990 census. Lewis Hoppe, from the Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment, explains the importance of the census. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Assemblyman Josea Serrano, Education Committee Chair, about education problems, restructuring of the New York City School System and the Regents' behavior.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Ed Lurie, Executive Director of the New York State Republican Committee, about George Bush's and Bob Dole's campaigns and what would be best for the Republican Party. 2) Bruce Robertson reports on Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson's priorities, ethics and solid waste disposal. 3) Dave Galletly talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about the New Hampshire primary and the campaigns of George Bush and Bob Dole. 4) Brenda McMann reports on a renewed debate over increasing the minimum wage. Senator Warren Anderson is supportive while the New York State Business Council opposes the measure. 5) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, talk about Governor Cuomo and the presidential candidates.
1) Bruce Roberts reports on a legislative hearing in which Kitty Carlie Hart, chair of the Council on the Arts, defended against accusations made that the Arts Council programs promote homosexuality and transvestism. 2) Paul Rosenthal reports on a recent public opinion poll by Lee Maringoff, of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, on George Bush's and Micheal Dukakis's popularity in New York. 3) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, discuss the alleged absentee voting by John Deary and the Arts Council promoting homosexuality. 4) Brenda McMann reports on the1985 liability insurance crisis. Wayne Cotter, director of research for New York's Insurance Department, states four companies worked in collusion to shrink the market to increase price. 5) Dave Galletly talks with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about Senator Al Gore's visit to Albany to promote his presidential campaign.
1) Bruce Robertson reports that Attorney General Abrams introduced a bill to require manufactures to notify consumers about warranties. 2) Dave Galletly and Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine talk about the discussions over the budget. 3) Brenda McMann reports on Jessie Jackson supporters' concerns that Jackson will not receive a fair nomination process during New York's primary election. Senator Frank Barbaro, Senator Israel Ruiz and Assemblyman Arthur Eve comment. 4) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, of the New York Post, discuss Governor Cuomo failure to endorse a democratic candidate. 5) Paul Rosenthal reports on the Critical Choices program and Micheal Phillips, director of the Albany Bicentennial Commission, explains the purpose.
1) Bruce Robertson reports it is the fourth consecutive year lawmakers have failed to pass the budget on time and budget discussions have broke down. 2) Alan Chartock talks with CEdward Regan about the legislature's responsibility in creating a budget. 3) Brenda McMann reports on the 1988 Martin Luther King Medal of Freedom recipients. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on the collapse of the Schoharie Creek Bridge, which killed ten people, and on the need to increase bridge safety inspections. 5) Bruce Robertson reports on a bill proposed by Senator John Dunn, Republican Deputy Majority Leader, to ban smoking in public places.
1) Brenda McMann reports on the issues surrounding the late budget, including the deadlocked over the removal of asbestos from schools. Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine comments on the budget's status. 2) Beth Engler reports on presidential candidates, Governor Michael Dukakis and Reverend Jesse Jackson, and Governor Cuomo's unwillingness to endorse any one of the candidates. 3) Paul Rosenthal reports on presidential candidate, Senator Al Gore's ratings and campaign in New York. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on Vice President George Bush presidential campaign in New York. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about Governor Cuomo's suspected support of Jesse Jackson, the politics surrounding the budget and Alfonse D'Amato's political ambitions. 6) Brenda McMann reports on a increase in the thruway toll. 7) Beth Engler reports on the unflattering descriptions of Assemblyman Arnold Proskin in the African American Freedom Times newsletter.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on the finalized budget. Governor Cuomo and Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson comment. 2) Beth Engler reports on Governor Michael Dukakis's win in New York's primary election and Jesse Jackson's response. 3) Paul Rosenthal reports on Governor Cuomo's praise of the high primary election turnout and assesses presidential candidate campaign strategies. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Senator Alfonse D'Amato, about George Bush, the republican party ticket and pardoning Oliver North. 5) Bruce Robertson reports there have been few problems with the thruway toll increase. 6) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the New York primary election, Governor Dukakis's success, potential for a racially divisive campaign, and New York City Mayor, Ed Koch's support of Al Gore.
1) David Galletly reports on the student protest against Donald Johnstone being named as Chancellor of New York State University Board of Regents. 2) Bruce Robertson reports several surgeon's groups want AIDS declared a communicable or sexually transmitted disease, while David Axelrod, State Health Commissioner, is against it. 3) Beth Engler reports on a survey finding that elementary aged students are drinking wine coolers. In response, Senator Frank Padavan has proposed a bill to remove wine coolers from supermarkets. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the lack of results in the legislature, Senator Warren Anderson's political aspirations, and Assemblyman Mel Miller. 5) Bruce Robertson reports on special prohibitions against handguns in New York City. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on the high rates of tourism in New York. Burn Rottman, spokesman for the I love New York Campaign, comments.
1) Paul Rosenthal reports on fiscal difficulties which necessitate spending cuts to compensate for lower than expected income tax revenue. 2) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the fiscal problems and Governor Cuomo's feelings about the presidential contest since the primaries ended. 3) Bruce Roberston reports AIDS is one of the top ten killers in the state. Peter Slokam, spokesman for the health department comments on the spread of the disease. Three surgeon groups threatened to take Dr. David Axelrod, State Health Commissioner, to court if he does not name AIDS a sexually transmitted disease. 4) Beth Engler reports motor vehicles department reported that highway deaths were up last year. Motor Vehicle Commissioner, Patricia Adduci, said the state will try to reduce the number of drunk drivers. 5) Paul Rosenthal reports it is the twelfth year in a row a death penalty bill has passed, but most likely to be vetoed by Governor Cuomo. Abrams proposed a bill to include a full disclosure clause of radon when selling a house. Sports facilities may be required to make alcohol free seating.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on a possible deal for Long Island Lighting Company to transfer Shoreham Nuclear power plant to state control. Will Forest, company spokesman, and Governor Cuomo comment. 2) Paul Rosenthal reports on a bill sponsored by Senator Guy Veleella which would presume everyone in a vehicle is in possession of an open alcohol container. 3) Beth Engler reports on the debate over legalizing drugs. Ned Patterson, Albany area attorney, supports it as a solution. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about Governor Cuomo's political ambitions and the Education Commissioner, Tom Sobol's, efforts to make the Education Department more reflective of the state. 5) Dave Galletly reports on a study which indicates property taxes have increased, but not at the same rate as the increase in home value. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: discussion on alcohol free seating in sports stadium, a bill has been proposed to provide coverage for breast cancer exams for all women and a bill to prevent telephone companies charging for using the directory assistance.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on a proposed bill sponsored by Senator Dal Volker to create tougher laws for possession of crack. 2) Beth Engler reports on a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Richard Talon to reduce the nursing home bed shortage by allowing publicly traded nursing home companies to operate in the state. 3) Paul Rosenthal spoke with former governor Malcolm Wilson, chair of Blue Ribbons Commission, created to deal with the political corruption scandals, about the panel's recommendations. 4) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker about the Blue Ribbon Commission's report. 5) Don Decker reports Attorney General Abrams wants a program to provide coverage for work related exposure to hazardous wastes. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: a state task force recommendation against paying surrogate mothers, a proposal to give women and minorities more work contracts, proposal to boost minimum wage, and a proposal to require smoke alarms in all homes.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on issues still open to debate as the legislative session closes, including a plan to decrease the budget deficit. Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine gives. 2) Governor Cuomo and Stan Lundine comment on Governor Dukakis's choice of Texas State Senator Lloyd Bentsen as his running mate. 3) Don Decker reports infectious waste has washed up on shore. Dr. David Axelrod, State Health Commissioner, reports a vial of the waste was positive for AIDS and hepatitis C. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: the increase in the volume of garbage, while the state is losing landfills, the ban on smoking in public places bill has been dropped, legislators proposed to increase contracts with companies owned by minorities, a proposed bill to give the state health commissioner the ability to review juvenile rheumatoid arthritis cases, proposal to give nurse practitioners the ability to diagnose illnesses, and a bill to prohibit employers from random drug testing. 5) Beth Engler talks with Dr. Bruce Crouder and Senator James Donovan about the whole language approach to teaching children to read.
1) Beth Engler reports on the Democratic convention in Atlanta, Jesse Jackson supporters felt slighted by Micheal Dukakis's choice of running mate. Hazel Dukes, Governor Cuomo and Albany Mayor Thomas Whalen comment. 2) Dave Galletly spoke with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about what Michael Dukasis needs to do in order to win the presidential election. 3) Sam Stratton decided not to run for reelection again because of health concerns, his successor was given his spot as democrat candidate. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports the governor signed legislation to decrease the state budget deficit, additional money has been made available to schools with asbestos, money laundering has been established as a crime, and on the delay in legislative action because of the democratic convention.
1) Bruce Robertson reports Governor Cuomo opened the legislative session with a speech highlighting, war against drugs, an environmental bond, more federal aid, and expanded health coverage to poor children. 2) Inga Sarda reports on Assembly Mel Miller's and Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino's reactions to Governor Cuomo's speech. Jim Ryan, a lobbyist, comments on Governor Cuomo's political ambitions. 3) Alan Chartock comments on the Governor's speech and political ambitions. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on an environmental bond act proposed in Governor Cuomo's speech. Joe Rhoda, town supervisor of Dresden, is not against development. 5) Brian Shields reports on protests during Governor Cuomo's address by AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, nuclear waste protesters, anti-abortion protesters. Libby Post, co-chair of the Gay and Lesbian Lobby, comments.
1) Inga Sarda reports drug money is being laundered in the state and Governor Cuomo has proposed to create stiffer penalties. State Senators Alfonse D'Amato and Hugh Farley, and Assemblyman Herman Farrell each provide their perspectives. 2) Inga Sarda talked with Senator Tom Libous, Chair of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee, about Governor Cuomo's recently released anti-drug plan. Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine headed the committee that endorsed the plan. 3) Alan Chartock talked with Governor Cuomo about his call for limited referendum. 4) Bruce Robertson reports Herb Holland, a Rockland county insurance agent, is seeking to become the republican candidate for governor. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about state elections and the state's financial difficulties. 6) Brian Shields spokes with Lee Wasserman, Director of New York's Environmental Planning Lobby, about earth day.
1) Bruce Robertson reports on Governor Cuomo's budget proposal to delay income tax cuts and increase other taxes. 2) Inga Sarda reports on responses to the budget proposal. Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea and Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino comment on the problems with the proposed budget. Assembly Speaker Mel Miller believes the tax cut deferral is worth while. Bob Ward, of the Business Council of New York, provides other options. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker about Governor Cuomo's budget proposal. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on a bill to ban certain types of hand guns, Assemblyman James Tedisco's proposal to relieve a few congested areas by making some tolls on the Thruway free and radioactive waste protesters used road blocks to turn back Allegheny county officials from a proposed site. 5) Don Decker and Alan Chartock talk about the budget from a legislators point of view.
1) Inga Sarda reports on an Albany pro-choice conference to maintain access to safe and legal abortions. Carol Richter, spokesperson for Family Planning Advocate, and Governor Cuomo supports pro-choice. 2) Brian Shields summarized the pro-life stance. Barbara Fraterrigo, director of New York State Right to Life Committee, believes Republicans should not support pro-choice and Senator Frank Padavan comments on his attempts to discuss parental consent in the legislature. 3) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about Attorney General Robert Abrams's political aspirations. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: increase in oil prices, war over the budget proposal, and expanding New York's shield laws. 5) Bruce Robertson reports Assemblyman Robert D'Andrea wants to cut state funding for art labeled as pornographic.
1) Inga Sarda reports on the upcoming federal census. Assembly Speaker Mel Miller explains the importance of the census. Jeff Wise comments about the procedure of collecting census data. 2) Brian Shields reports Attorney General Abrams proposeslegislation to expand citizens' rights to bring lawsuits for environmental pollution. 3) Bruce Robertson reports the illegal trade of prescription drugs has decreased as a result of new regulations from the Health Department. 4) Don Decker reports on proposals that would require filtration services for every system with water from rivers or reservoirs. Bill Fagel, Health Department spokesperson, comments on the benefits of filtration. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the debate over the budget. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: more budget cuts, schools do not have to remove small amount of asbestos, proposal to convert the 1986 Environmental Bond Act loan program to a grant program, and bill to increase penalties for pet napping. 7) Dave Galletly talked with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about his drug plan.
1) Inga Sarda reports on the legislative debate over the death penalty. Senator Dale Volker sponsors the bill which Governor Cuomo is expected to veto. 2) Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about the unanticipated budget deficit caused by lower than expected income tax revenue. 3) Bruce Robertson reports on Senator Dean Skelos's bill to reduce senior citizens abuse by health care workers and family. Attorney General Robert Abrams comments on the loopholes in current law. Carl Young, president of New York Association Homes and Services for the Aging, denies abuse of elderly is a problem. 4) Alan Chartock and Don Decker talk about the death penalty debate. 5) Don Decker reports Senator Franz Liechter has introduced a bill to reduce discrimination of minorities by banks. 6) Brian Shields reports Kris Smith, spokesperson for the New York State Coalition on Smoking and Health, supports stricter laws to prevent teenagers from purchasing cigarettes. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: Rudolph Giuliani is a favorite for the governor race, the reaction to deferral of the income tax cut and Senator Anthony Masiello's proposal to shift taxes on college text books to the untaxed adult magazines.
1) Don Decker reports special elections will be held to fill vacancies created when Guy Molinari and Robert Garcia resigned. 2) Inga Sarda reports John Feerick, chair of the State Commission on Government Integrity, said that many suggestions to improve political ethics were made but very few have been adopted. 3) Alan Chartock and Don Decker talk about recent poll results of Rudolph Giuliani and Governor Cuomo in the governor race. 4) Brian Shields reports on a bill introduced by Assemblyman Gary Proud to require businesses to follow the ten commandments of the environment. 5) Bruce Robertson talks with Rudolph Giuliani about whether he will run for governor. 6) Inga Sarda talks with Michael Long, Conservative Party Chairman, about the party's current conditions and the elections. 7) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: budget deficit worsens, state is suing over a federal law requiring states to assume ownership of low-level radioactive waste, investigation in to the public service commission and New York Telephone's settlement, Medicare patients are being over charged by doctors, and proposed drug testing of high school athletes.
1) Dave Galletly reports on the possibility of the legislature overriding Governor Cuomo's veto on the death penalty. Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about the possibility. 2) Inga Sarda reports on the growing budget deficit. Hyman Grossman, chair of Standard and Poors New York rating team, comments on the states bad credit rating. 3) Inga Sard talks with Bob Ward, of the Business Council, about its recommendations for balancing the budget. 4) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, talk about the fiscal crisis, Governor Cuomo's response and party control of the legislature. 5) Bruce Robertson reports on the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus. Assemblyman Arthur Eve comments on the welfare of minority families.
1) Inga Sarda reports on the State Conference of Mayors and the state's budget problems. Assembly Speaker Mel Miller, Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino and Comptroller Reagan comment. 2) Bruce Robertson reports on a package of bills to restructure parole hearings in response to the Shawcross case. Edward Elwin, Executive Director of the State Parol Division, and James Flateau, of the State Criminal Justice Division, comment. 3) Don Decker reports Senator Ronald Tocci proposes legalizing betting on sports as a means to raise funds to fight the war on drugs. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: financial aid for those with terminal illnesses, lower premiums for fire insurance if smoke detectors are installed, Richard Kessler proposes a cap cost on surcharges for tickets, strengthening the lemon laws, legislature has final say in whether Staten Island can succeed from the state, and the Conservative Party has radio ads to counteract Governor Cuomo's plan to not have income tax cuts. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about attending the National Governors Association and his trip to Washington D.C. 6) Inga Sarda spoke with Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea about proposed radioactive waste dump sites.
1) Dave Galletly reports the budgets deficit is even larger than Governor Cuomo expected. Senator Tarky Lombardi, chair of the Finance Committee, comments on the different deficit studies. 2) Bruce Robertson reports New York Public Interest Research Group is lobbying to end garbage incineration and increase recycling. Governor Cuomo comments. 3) Inga Sarda reports New York State Council on the Arts lobbied to have their cut funding returned. Assemblyman Joseph Pillittere, Chair of the Tourism, Sports and Arts Committee, agrees. Senator Roy Goodman, says funding is not the only issue. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: possible increase in gasoline fuel tax, possible surcharge on business taxes for telephone companies, proposal to prohibit business from writing credit card numbers on personal checks to reduce fraud, and increase in penalties for crimes committed on subways. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, about the large deficit in the budget and the political consequents, the Republican Party's lack of a candidate to run against Governor Cuomo, and the bad rap Alfonse D'Amato recieved in the press. 6) Brian Shields reports the State Community Aid Association presented and alternative to Governor Cuomo's plan. Russel Sykes, from the association, comments.
1) Bruce Robertson reports Fred DiMaggio, Executive Director the New York State Soft Drink Association, said the industry made a profit for the first time since the returnable beverage container law passed. Alfonso D'Amato and Judith Ink, from the New York Public Interest Research Group, comment. 2) Inga Sarda reports the Environmental Priorities Alliance claims to much money is spent for landfill acquisition and not enough for cleaning up waste. Bob Weiboldt, Executive Vice President of the New York State Builders Association, and Chuck Sparrow, New York Relators Association, comment. 3) Dave Galletly reports Assembly Speaker Mel Miller proposes a program to build community treatment centers for drug addicted mothers and their children. The Assembly Minority unveiled a revised omnibus substance control act. 4) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: proposal to adopt California's emission standards, proposal to protect consumers who purchase extended warranties, and the New York State Chapter of the National Abortion Rights Action League organized a lobbying day. 5) Brian Shields reports Louis Cotrona, Executive Director of Temporary Commission on Lobbying, says lobbyist spending has increased. Celia Wexler, Legislative Director of Common Cause, comments. 6) Alan Chartock talks with Fred Dicker of the New York Post, about the politics surrounding the budget problems.
1) Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about his budget proposal measures; increases in gasoline tax, business tax surcharges, and vehicle registration fees. 2) Inga Sarda spoke with Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine about Massachusetts and New York's deficit situations. Sarda reports the Republican Party may not have a candidate in time for GOP state convention. Steven LeFevre, spokesman for the party, says there is no need to worry yet. 3) Bruce Robertson reports Assembly Minority Leader Clarence Rappleyea has blocked Governor Cuomo's site selection process for a new radioactive waste dump and on environment issues. Louis Colletti, President New York Building Congress, and Thomas Young, Syracuse Mayor, comment. 4)Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, talk about the budget problems. 5)Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: proposed increase in minimum wage, the Senate approved bills to alleviate the medical malpractice crisis, National Education Association of New York is asking for more funding, and on a rally for financial bailout of hospitals.
1) Brian Sheilds reports on the reactions to news that Standard and Poor's has lowered New York's long and short term credit rating. Governor Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino, and Assemblyman Oliver Koppell, on the Ways and Means Committee, comment. 2) Alan Chartock and Fred Dicker, from the New York Post, talk about Julio Martinez, former Drug and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner, who is running a hot dog stand to embarrass the Governor and about the budget problems. 3) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: the Act Up group rallied for AIDS, Ed Cleary, President of New York State AFLCIO, reported on a study about states pension system, an agreement with General Electric to disclose more about rebates to consumers, and the New York State Right to Life Committee lobbied for parental consent legislation. 4) Bruce Robertson reports Ron Silver, President of the Creative Coalition, is lobbying environmental issues. Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Beals, and Christopher Reeve comment. 5) Alan Chartock talks with Governor Cuomo about Julio Martinez, Mayor of New York City asking to expand the right to tax and Earth Day.
1) Dave Galletly and Alan Chartock talk about the legislature missing the budget deadline. 2) Dave Galletly reports on the new No Smoking Laws. Steven Steinhart, associate council for the State Health Department, comments. 3) Brian Shields reports on the clean up cost of an AIDS Act Up demonstration, during which eighty demonstrators were arrested. Thomas Tubbs, spokesperson for the State Office of General Service, comments. 4) Bruce Robertson reports on protests against a large complex Hydro-Québec is planing. Assemblyman William Hoyt, chair of Energy Committee, and Assemblyman Maurice Hinchey, chair of the Environmental Conservation Committee, comments. 5) Lieutenant Governor Stan Lundine comments on the distrust Mohawk Native Americans have for state officials. 6) Paul Rosenthal reports on events in the legislature: driver licenses will now have under twenty-one written on them, Attorney General Abrams proposes a bill to protect sex victims, Assembly approved a bill to lower the voter registration age to seventeen, and the Adolescent Prevention and Services program was made permanent. 7) Inga Sarda reports on the 6th Annual Women's Caucus and guess speakers; Shirley Chisholm, the first black women elected to congress, Attorney General Abrams and Governor Cuomo.