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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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 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) 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) 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) 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) 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.
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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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 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) 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.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Governor Cuomo appoints a new tax cutting commission, Alan Chartock discusses the Governor's appointments, reaction to the federal government shutdown and its impact on New York, and public opinion of casinos.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Primary results from major races across the state are in, Alan Chartock discusses the New York City mayoral race, Verizon loses a small batter against government regulators, and a 9/11 anniversary report.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Governor Cuomo travels around the state to deliver flood relief, Alan Chartock discusses Blair Horner's return to NYPIRG, and Unshackle Upstate reveals a five-point, pro-business plan for the upstate economy, and an Innovation Trail report.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Governor Cuomo signs a plan into law to build casinos upstate, Alan Chartock discusses the state's ethics commission, more public officials across the state are indicted, a report on industrial parks construction projects in the north country, and other stories.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: A deeper look at the Moreland Act Commission, Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on Eliot Spitzer's return to politics, legislators try to restrict US involvement in Syria, urban farms in Buffalo, NY, and other stories.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Governor Cuomo hosts a storm recovery conference, Alan Chartock discusses his conversation with the state comptroller, and a midlevel courts upholds the use of facility dogs.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice sends out subpoenas under Governor Cuomo's Moreland Act Commission, Alan Chartock discusses charges against former Senator Joe Bruno, Congressman Paul Tonko proposes legislation to strengthen engineering programs across the nation's schools, working families advocates demonstrate at a Congressman Chris Gibson fundraiser sponsored and attended by John Boehner, and environmental groups sue the Department of Environmental Conservation for violating environmental laws when it loosened regulations for dairy farms.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: The Moreland Act Commission holds its first series of hearings, Alan Chartock discusses the New York City mayoral race, advocates speak out against reductions to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, a report analyzes the subsidies available through the Affordable Care Act, and this year New Yorkers will vote on a statewide ballot measure to approve a land swap in the Adirondacks.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: The Moreland Act Commission holds its second public hearing, Alan Chartock will share his thoughts the commission's work, a new safety campaign designates "Texting Zones" to prevent texting while driving, disagreements over raising the federal debt ceiling, and federal changes require all playgrounds and parks built after 2012 to be handicapped accessible.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: President Obama visits upstate New York speaking about affordable higher education, Alan Chartock discusses Obama's visit, implementation of the Affordable Care Act in New York is approaching, a Center for Disease Control study examines pesticides and tick-borne diseases, and a report on minority entrepreneurs.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: A study finds New Yorkers in a "lost decade" with wages stagnate and weak economic recovery, Alan Chartock discusses Governor Cuomo and upstate politics, Entergy announces it will shut down its Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant, and other stories.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Governor Cuomo rebounds and other politicians make New Yorker's ashamed in a new poll, Alan Chartock discusses hydrofracking, former Senator Joe Bruno prepares for another federal trial, Adirondack land purchased by the state is awaiting classification, legislators end the session with unfinished business, and the state's hospitals receive report card ratings.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Governor Cuomo vows to use the state's Moreland Act to authorize investigative probes into the legislature's corruption charges, Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the end of session and some of the Governor's successes and potential failures, a report on the value of a community college education in the state, and other stories.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: Governor Cuomo may not have enough support for his reproductive rights bill, Alan Chartock discusses early voting in New York and the Governor's new book deal, the Empire State Pride Agenda's and same-sex marriage advocates rally in Albany, and other stories.
A document from Governor Cuomo's administration assessing the health impacts of hydrofracking says the gas drilling process is likely safe if proper precautions are taken by the governor's environmental agency, Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on that news, and a look at one way the health care industry is rapidly transforming in New York.
On the Legislative Gazette this week: The Governor and lawmakers prepare for in the coming session, Alan Chartock shares his predictions for the coming year, impacts of health care cuts, New York brewers negotiate distribution contracts, and other stories.