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Sit down with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara

POLITICS

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been pushing hard for some sort of ethics and campaign finance reform since the string of lawmaker arrests earlier this spring. At the center of those investigations was U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara who called public corruption rampant in Albany Now, with legislators set to possibly pass some reform measures, our Capital Tonight host Liz Benjamin sat down with Bharara to talk about what he thinks is the best way to clean up Albany.

Sit down with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara

06/17/2013 10:10 PM

Cuomo refusing to budge on revising women's equality bill

POLITICS

Even with opposition to the abortion point of Governor Andrew Cuomo's women's equality bill mounting, Cuomo is refusing to budge. With the latest from the Capitol, here's YNN's Zack Fink.

06/17/2013 09:24 PM

Supreme Court issues decisions on two cases impacting criminal justice system

POLITICS

The Supreme Court on Monday issued decisions in two cases that have broad implications for the criminal justice system. Our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Geoff Bennett has the story.

06/17/2013 09:09 PM

24th Congressional District candidates debate

YNN and the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University extended an invitation for the three candidates running for the 24th Congressional District to debate. Two of them accepted our offer: Republican incumbent Ann Marie Buerkle and Green Party candidate Ursula Rozum. Democrat Dan Maffei declined our invitation, citing concerns with the format we utilized. You can watch the debate between Buerkle and Rozum below

25th Congressional District Candidate Answers Debate Questions

In August, YNN offered the opportunity to debate to Democratic Incumbent Representative Louise Slaughter and her Republican challenger Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks. On August 31, the Slaughter campaign declined our offer. The Brooks campaign accepted. YNN's Casey Bortnick sat down with the County Executive and asked her the questions we planned for the debate for the new 25th Congressional District.

27th Congressional District Debate: Hochul vs. Collins

Click here to watch the 27th Congressional District debate between incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Chris Collins in its entirety.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>27th Congressional District Debate:</em></span> Hochul vs. Collins

U.S. Senate Debate: Gillibrand vs. Long

Watch the full U.S. Senate debate between Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand and Republican challenger Wendy Long. The exclusive YNN debate was held at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>U.S. Senate Debate: </em></span>Gillibrand vs. Long

18th Congressional District Debate: Hayworth vs. Maloney

Watch the YNN-sponsored debate at Marist College between Republican incumbent Nan Hayworth and Democratic challenger Sean Patrick Maloney in the race for the 18th Congressional District.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>18th Congressional District Debate: </em></span>Hayworth vs. Maloney

Three-Way Race For District Attorney Heats Up

One of the more hotly contested races this election year is for district attorney in Livingston. It's been in the spotlight since the Republican Primary ended in a dead heat. After asking the court to declare a winner, a judge put that decision in the hands of the Livingston County Republican Committee resulting in what is now a three way race.

23rd Congressional District: Incumbent Reed takes on challenger Shinagawa

Voters in the newly formed 23rd Congressional District have just over a week to decide who they want to represent them in Washington. As our Bill Mich tells us, Congressman Tom Reed and his challenger Nate Shinagawa have been campaigning across the region with both keyed in on one crucial issue: Jobs.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>23rd Congressional District: </em></span>Incumbent Reed takes on challenger Shinagawa

Capital Tonight Preview

The final week of session, and the newest Siena poll.

06/17/2013 01:38 PM

Capital Tonight Preview

Economic council awards and the budget battle begins.

12/19/2012 02:58 PM

Supreme Court strikes down Arizona voting law

The Supreme Court struck down an Arizona law requiring prospective voters to prove they're citizens. It comes as voting rights advocates wait for a ruling on the fate of the Voting Rights Act. Michael Scotto has the story.

06/17/2013 08:34 PM

Cuomo's tax free plan getting backlash from Texas' governor

Governor Andrew Cuomo's Tax Free New York proposal to decrease taxes for business owners and employees is getting some backlash from Texas Governor Rick Perry. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman has more on the story.

06/14/2013 09:00 PM

Another lawsuit filed against Silver

Following the Vito Lopez scandal, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is now being sued for over $100,000 to reimburse taxpayers. YNN's Zack Fink explains.

06/14/2013 07:17 PM

Espada sentenced to five years in prison on tax fraud charges

Former senator Pedro Espada will spend five years in prison. The one time Majority Leader was sentenced Friday on tax fraud charges. This is a separate case from his conviction on corruption and embezzlement charges for stealing from his taxpayer funded health care clinic. And after Friday's court appearance, the judge offered up a very harsh assessment of Espada. Grace Rauh reports.

06/14/2013 07:14 PM

Supreme Court rules that genes can't be patented

The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on same-sex marriage or Affirmative Action, but on Thursday, it did rule that human genes cannot be patented. It's a major decision that could have a sweeping impact on scientific research and lead to cheaper genetic testing. Michael Scotto has the story.

06/13/2013 09:48 PM

New developments in Women's Equality Act legislation

It appears as though there will be some changes to Governor Andrew Cuomo's Women's Equality Act. The women's groups that have been working on the bill say they are willing to include a ban on partial-birth abortion in the bill, even though it's already illegal at the federal level. But it's not clear if this will change any senator's minds about voting in favor of the act. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

Updated 06/13/2013 07:52 PM

Village Trustee Challenges Mayor in Brockport

With local village elections less than a week away, YNN brings you a profile of one of the area's most closely-watched campaigns; the race for mayor in the Village of Brockport.

06/13/2013 05:00 AM

Gillibrand's bill on cracking down on military sexual assaults in trouble

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is vowing to fight on, after a top Senate Democrat killed legislation she spearheaded aimed at cracking down on military sexual assaults. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.

06/12/2013 07:49 PM

Cuomo introduces proposal aimed at regaining public trust

Governor Andrew Cuomo has unveiled a proposal aimed at regaining that public trust. It focuses on fighting public corruption, voting reform and most notably, campaign finance reform. It calls for the state to adopt a system that parallels New York City's. Zack Fink explains.

06/11/2013 09:29 PM

Immigration reform being voted on in Washington, D.C.

The immigration reform bill survived two key procedural votes Tuesday, paving the way for debate on legislation that aims to strengthen the border and put 11 million undocumented immigrants on a pathway to citizenship. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.

Updated 06/11/2013 08:58 PM

Owner Of Gro-Moore Farms Looks To Challenge For Henrietta Town Supervisor

There's a battle brewing in the Town of Henrietta that may lead to a Republican primary in the supervisor's race. Michael Yudelson is being challenged by Jack Moore, who currently sits on the town board.

06/11/2013 07:20 PM

Women's rights agenda still being discussed

With session ending in Albany next week, advocates are stepping up the pressure when it comes to lobbying for issues, particularly when it comes to Governor Andrew Cuomo's women's rights agenda. But the ongoing fallout from a sexual harassment scandal in the Assembly has complicated things. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

06/10/2013 08:55 PM

Push to expand Governor’s tax free proposal

There's a new push to expand Governor Andrew Cuomo's tax free proposal beyond upstate. Zack Fink explains.

06/06/2013 09:12 PM

Senate blocks two measures aimed at keeping student loan interest rates from doubling

The Senate blocked two measures Thursday aimed at keeping interest rates on student loans from doubling on July 1st. As Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto reports, there's no fix in sight, like the one reached during an election year deal last June.

06/06/2013 08:23 PM

Lopez scandal still making headlines in Albany

While many Albany lawmakers are still trying to put the Vito Lopez sexual harassment scandal behind them, new explosive details in the story are coming to light. As Zack fink explains, the handling of the case by State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver continues to be a major issue in the State Capitol.

06/05/2013 07:31 PM

Governor introduces new casino bill

Governor Andrew Cuomo has released the Upstate New York Gaming Economic Development Act, which outlines in detail the construction and operation of three casinos in Upstate New York.

Updated 06/05/2013 04:14 PM

Senate Armed Services Committee holds hearing on military sexual assault

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on military sexual assault Tuesday. The Pentagon is under pressure to change the way rape cases are handled so that commanders do not have as much power over the investigation. But that's concerning top military officials. Michael Scotto has the details.

06/04/2013 07:57 PM

Supreme Court rules that police can collect DNA from criminal suspects without a warrant

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that police can collect DNA from criminal suspects without first getting a warrant. The vote was very close, five to four. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has more.

06/03/2013 08:47 PM

Cuomo to push abortion proposal amid obstacles

Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to make his last major push to expand the availability of late-term abortions, even as opposition strengthens in the State Senate. This comes as women's equality groups will rally at the state Capitol Tuesday. As Zack Fink explains, Cuomo's insistence on including an abortion provision in a women's equality bill is dividing lawmakers and it’s not just along party lines.

06/03/2013 07:57 PM

Letter intercepted by White House contains traces of ricin

A White House mail screening facility intercepted a letter that is similar to those sent to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg containing traces of the deadly poison ricin. That’s according to the U.S. Secret Service. Dean Meminger has more on how the letters were sent to Mayor Bloomberg and another man seeking office.

05/30/2013 08:48 PM

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