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Working to change domestic violence laws

Current laws of domestic violence are being reviewed by lawmakers and now a new bill in the state legislature is in the works that would change a law that many people think should have been addressed years ago. Capital Tonight's Mike Whittemore has the details.

03/16/2010 07:03 PM

Paterson warns of late state budget

Governor Paterson says we shouldn't expect a state budget agreement any time soon, as he has yet to receive budget proposals from either legislative chamber. Our Erin Billups has more.

Updated 03/15/2010 08:50 PM

Mayoral Control Bill Still a Few Weeks Away

State legislation on mayoral control of the Rochester City School District is still a couple of weeks away, according to a state assemblyman.

03/13/2010 05:53 PM

Independence Party Endorses Senator Schumer

New York State's influential Independence Party is scheduled to endorse Democratic U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer. The endorsement planned for Monday by the state's third largest party comes before Schumer has even announced his campaign for re-election this fall.

03/13/2010 05:44 PM

The So-Called "Slaughter Solution"

As House Democrats continue to try to secure enough votes to pass health care reform, some say they're considering avoiding a vote altogether. It's called the "Slaughter Solution." A name Congressional Republicans have given to procedure that could allow a bill to be considered passed without actually passing it.

Updated 03/12/2010 11:29 PM

Senator Gillibrand Stops in Rochester

New York's junior U.S. Senator made a stop in Rochester Friday afternoon to tour an automotive manufacturing facility on the city's northwest side.

Updated 03/12/2010 11:05 PM

No Congressional Run For Maggie Brooks

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has pulled her name out of the pool of potential candidates seeking the 29th Congressional District seat.

Updated 03/12/2010 08:02 PM

Cuomo recuses himself in Paterson investigation, appoints former chief judge

Amid growing political pressure, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is recusing himself from two investigations into the Administration of Governor Paterson. Our Michael Scotto has the story.

Updated 03/11/2010 09:55 PM

Aqueduct Entertainment Group deal dead

Another controversy that's surrounded Governor Paterson, and the state legislature, has been the deal to let the Aqueduct Entertainment Group set up a slot machine casino at the Queens horse racing track. Now that deal was deemed officially dead, after the state Lottery Commission said it couldn't license the politically connected business conglomerate. Our Josh Robin has the details.

03/11/2010 09:06 PM

Former Governor Endorses Rick Lazio

Former Governor George Pataki endorsed Republican Rick Lazio for governor.

03/11/2010 08:42 AM

What type of governor would Ravitch be?

Richard Ravitch's work on the budget is being viewed by some as a sample of what type of Governor he might be if the current scandals surrounding David Paterson force him to resign. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has more on the man who is next in line to become Governor and the problems he may face.

Updated 03/11/2010 06:28 AM

Poll: A.G. Cuomo's Approval Rating Drops

A Marist College poll shows Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's approval rating fell 13 points in two weeks. Cuomo's job approval rating was 54 percent, down from 67 percent two weeks ago.

03/10/2010 08:47 AM

Monserrate still seeking election to the Senate

Next week voters will head to the polls in Queens for a special election to replace former Senator Hiram Monserrate. Our Bobby Cuza has more on how the special election for the state Senate is shaping up.

Updated 03/10/2010 07:39 AM

DiNapoli on budget

While lawmakers struggle with the best way to piece together this year's budget, one state leader has a few suggestions on how to make sure the state doesn't find itself in this same position in the future. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli rolled out a plan to tackle more than a handful of recurring problems that have left the state with multi-billion dollar budget gaps. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has more on the plan and how the state legislature is reacting to it.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:00 AM

State budget negotiations continue

As the April state budget deadline looms, lawmakers and the Governor still seem far apart in negotiations. But as our Erin Billups reports, there was some progress Tuesday as Liutenant Governor Richard Ravitch began to outline his four year plan to improve the state's bottom line.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:00 AM

Lawmakers divided on soda tax

The debate over one of Governor Paterson's proposed tax hikes heats up. The administration says one way to boost much-needed revenue in a time when New York is facing a deficit of about $9 billion is an added fee on soda and other sugary beverages. But the idea of raising taxes on soft drinks is anything but a sweet deal for many New Yorkers. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has latest on the debate.

Updated 03/09/2010 06:00 AM

Paterson addresses budget

For more than a week now, Governor David Paterson has been dealing with two political and legal scandals, but Monday, he turned his attention to the budget, holding a town hall meeting in Brooklyn to talk about the financial problems facing the state. Our Grace Rauh has more.

Updated 03/08/2010 09:15 PM

Sorting Out The Congressional Replacement Process

With Congressman Eric Massa's resignation taking effect Monday, a long list of candidates hoping to replace him is already taking shape. The most likely scenario is that the governor will call a special election, which could happen as early as the next six weeks.

Updated 03/07/2010 05:29 PM