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 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.