New York NOW RSS feed for WMHT Educational Telecommunications programming.http://video.wmht.org/en-ushttp://video.wmht.org/Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:56:45 -0400Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:56:45 -0400http://video.wmht.org/video/1552793612/Folk pioneer and environmentalist Pete Seeger calls for a ban on 'hydrofracking' in the Marcellus Shale formation, which is located primarily in New York's southern tier. Also, State Budget Director Robert Megna says job cuts for state workers are possible. Plus, proposed budget cuts may impact the completion of Capitol renovations--a delay which some say will cost taxpayers more in the long run.http://video.wmht.org/video/1552793612/Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:44:58 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnergyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsFolk pioneer Pete Seeger calls for a ban on 'hydrofracking' in New York's Marcellus Shale.nrEnvironment, budget, state, protest, layoff, Capitol, ban, Megna, Robert, hydrofracking, worker, moratorium, cut, Seeger, Pete, renovation, roofNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnergyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1546973898/Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch has founded New York Uprising, a coalition including former Gov. Mario Cuomo and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The group asks all New York legislative candidates to sign pledges related to ethics reform, financial disclosure, non-partisan redistricting and 'responsible budgeting.' Will the group have an impact on the outcome of the 2010 elections?http://video.wmht.org/video/1546973898/Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:53:12 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsFormer New York City Mayor Ed Koch's coalition asks New York candidates to sign pledges.nrNew York, ethics, Election, budget, reform, financial, Mario, Ed, Candidate, Cuomo, redistricting, Koch, Uprising, Giuliani, pledge, disclosureNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1542446929/Buffalo-area businessman and gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino discusses the changes he would make in state government and offers harsh words for the favorite to become New York's next governor, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Also this week, Gov. David Paterson finishes vetoing nearly 6,700 budget items. Where does the legislature go from here, still without a revenue bill for the budget?http://video.wmht.org/video/1542446929/Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:51:15 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsBuffalo-area businessman and gubernatorial candidate discusses platform and bashes Cuomo.nrNew York, Governor, budget, Republican, Senate, Democrat, Paterson, legislature, david, Lazio, Rick, Cuomo, Andrew, Paladino, Carl, vetoNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1539146453/Gov. Paterson begins a marathon veto session of nearly 7,000 line items in the state budget agreed upon by Democratic conference leaders (Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and State Senator John Sampson), which restored hundreds of millions in cuts Paterson had forced on the legislature. Paterson says that because that restoration is not funded, the new budget agreement is fiscally irresponsible.http://video.wmht.org/video/1539146453/Wed, 7 Jul 2010 08:16:34 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsGov. Paterson begins a marathon veto session of nearly 7,000 state budget line items.nrNew York, Governor, budget, school, state, medical, Silver, Paterson, marijuana, John, Sampson, Sheldon, veto, cut, Rochester, Montel, WilliamsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1532099655/With a budget deficit of $9.2 billion, Gov. David Paterson says New York will begin collecting taxes on cigarettes sold to non-Native Americans on reservations later this year. While the Supreme Court ruled that such a move would be legal, Native Americans say the treaty they signed in 1794 exempts them from this collection and one Seneca Nation leader says the move would be 'an act of war.'http://video.wmht.org/video/1532099655/Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:43:05 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsSeneca Nation leader says proposed enforcement of cigarette tax would be an 'act of war.'nrWar, American, New York, Supreme Court, budget, Indian, tax, deficit, Paterson, collection, cigarette, Native, reservation, enforcement, treatyNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1527707820/Gov. Paterson sets a budget deadline of June 28, 2010. Meanwhile, a new budget extender passes the State Senate with votes from all but one Democrat. Three Republicans also voted to fund the extender. We talk with the one Democrat who voted against it, State Sen. Ruben Diaz, and one of the few Republicans to support it, State Sen. Roy McDonald. Also, the Senate passes a 'no-fault divorce' bill.http://video.wmht.org/video/1527707820/Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:06:40 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsGov. Paterson sets a budget deadline of June 28, 2010 as a new extender passes the Senate.nrNew York, budget, Republican, divorce, Senate, Democrat, Michael, bill, Bloomberg, extender, Ruben, Diaz, deadline, Roy, McDonald, no-faultNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1521823362/The possibility of a government shutdown looms as two Bronx Democrats raise doubts about their vote on another round of budget extenders, but Democratic Senator John Sampson says Democrats will stick together. Republican State Senator Dean Skelos defends his party's across-the-board 'No' vote on budget measures, and Gov. Paterson stresses the dire consequences of continued budget inaction.http://video.wmht.org/video/1521823362/Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:24:22 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionRepublicans and Democrats point fingers as stress mounts over the two-month-late budget.nrNew York, Governor, budget, Senator, Paterson, david, spending, Espada, Pedro, extender, cuts, shutdown, Ruben, Diaz, Dean, SkelosNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1515654546/The GOP nominates Rick Lazio as its choice for governor of New York after a three-hour floor battle. However, Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino says he'll petition to get on the Republican primary ballot, and the candidate who finished second, Steve Levy, isn't ruling out a possible third-party run. Lazio says he expects Republicans who supported other candidates to rally behind him now.http://video.wmht.org/video/1515654546/Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:48:13 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsGOP nominates Rick Lazio as its choice for governor after a three-hour floor battle.nrNew York, Governor, Buffalo, Republican, state, convention, GOP, party, Ed, Lazio, Rick, chair, Paladino, Carl, Levy, Cox, Steve, thirdNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1511232271/Attorney General Andrew Cuomo accepts his party's nomination for governor of New York, and selects Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy as his lieutenant governor running mate. Cuomo's campaign themes include cracking down on corruption in Albany, education, and balancing the budget without tax increases. 'New York NOW' also says farewell to Jay Gallagher of Gannett News Service, who recently passed away.http://video.wmht.org/video/1511232271/Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:47:36 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsAttorney General Andrew Cuomo accepts his party's nomination for governor of New York.nrNew York, campaign, Governor, attorney, convention, Democrat, Ed, Candidate, Cuomo, Andrew, general, lieutenant, Jay, nominee, duffy, GallagherNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1502697062/The Department of Environmental Conservation rejects the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant's water quality certificate renewal, which could force the plant to shut down. Also, Gov. Paterson meets with state leaders to discuss the overdue budget, but little is accomplished. Paterson threatens to call a special session that would coincide with the Democratic and Republican statewide conventions.http://video.wmht.org/video/1502697062/Mon, 24 May 2010 06:46:51 -0700Nature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/ConservationNature & Environment/EnvironmentNature & Environment/Oceans & Aquatic LifeNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnergyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionDepartment of Environmental Conservation nixes plant's water quality certificate renewal.nrconservation, New York, Environment, budget, water, convention, nuclear, Paterson, plant, Power, quality, Indian Point, certificate, renewNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/ConservationNature & Environment/EnvironmentNature & Environment/Oceans & Aquatic LifeNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnergyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1496271577/The state legislature passes Gov. Paterson's latest budget extender bill, which includes a one-day-a-week furlough for state workers, much to the chagrin of state unions. Soon after, a federal judge issues a restraining order on the plan. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver discusses the obstacles that stand in the way of completing this year's budget, calling Republicans 'the party of no.'http://video.wmht.org/video/1496271577/Mon, 17 May 2010 05:59:44 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsCourt stays Gov. Paterson's plan to reduce the deficit with furloughs for state workers.nrNew York, Governor, union, budget, state, deficit, work, Silver, Paterson, bill, employ, david, Speaker, Assembly, furlough, extender, SheldonNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1490021365/State workers watch to see if the legislature will approve Gov. David Paterson's proposed one-day-a-week furlough. Will lawmakers chance angering unions by supporting the stopgap measure? Also, former New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno is sentenced to two years in prison, however he may not serve any time if the Supreme Court finds the law used to convict him unconstitutional.http://video.wmht.org/video/1490021365/Mon, 10 May 2010 07:10:01 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsGov. Paterson discusses the state budget deficit with 'New York NOW.' Bruno is sentenced.nrunion, Supreme Court, budget, state, deficit, prison, Paterson, Gov, Bruno, Joe, david, employee, worker, furlough, sentence, redistrictingNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1484003908/The economic benefits of drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale could be great, but so too could the environmental impact. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announces watersheds supplying New York City and Syracuse with drinking water will be excluded from review, and, therefore, potential drilling, while the rest of the state awaits the final DEC report.http://video.wmht.org/video/1484003908/Mon, 3 May 2010 07:26:52 -0700Nature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/EnvironmentNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnergyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsThe economic benefits of drilling could be great, but so could the environmental impact.nrconservation, Environment, New York City, water, drinking, econ, Syracuse, gas, Marcellus, Shale, drill, hydrofracking, hydraulic, fracturingNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/EnvironmentNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnergyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1477718144/Attorney General Andrew Cuomo files a civil lawsuit against embattled State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. alleging that the Bronx lawmaker diverted over $14 million in assets from his non-profit health care clinic, Soundview, and used the money for himself, his family and his political operation. Also, Highland Falls residents protest a proposed tax hike approaching 20 percent.http://video.wmht.org/video/1477718144/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:29 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsSuit alleges Espada, Jr. used millions from his non-profit health care clinic for himself.nrNew York, Bronx, tax, lawsuit, Attorney General, Cuomo, Andrew, civil, Espada, Pedro, Soundview, Majority Leader, State Senate, Highland FallsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1472814729/As New York operates with no budget, Budget Director Robert Megna says the state will run out of money in June if a deal isn't in place. Lawmakers pass emergency budget extenders to keep the state afloat. Also, the proposed tax on sugary drinks is pronounced D.O.A. by many lawmakers, but State Health Commissioner Richard Daines begs to differ. Plus, the Tea Party Express stops in Upstate New York.http://video.wmht.org/video/1472814729/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:32 -0700Health & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Policy & RegulationNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsNew York operates with no budget; lawmakers pass emergency extenders to keep state afloat.nrNew York, budget, pop, state, tax, sugar, soda, legislature, party, proposal, tea, Megna, Robert, emergency, extend, drinks, Daines, RichardHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Policy & RegulationNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1466667238/Niagara Falls Congresswoman Louise Slaughter explains why she supported the federal health care reform bill, despite intimidation efforts. Also, Senate Democrats present a budget reform package to end the 'pattern of government by guesswork.' Manhattan State Senator Liz Krueger, chair of the Committee on Budget and Tax Reform, joins us. Plus, Carl Paladino announces his candidacy for governor.http://video.wmht.org/video/1466667238/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:16 -0700Health & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Policy & RegulationNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsCongresswoman Louise Slaughter explains why she supported the health care reform bill.nrHealth, Law, Governor, budget, congress, reform, care, bill, Candidate, Slaughter, Louise, act, Brick, window, Krueger, Liz, Paladino, CarlHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Policy & RegulationNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1461476444/Legislators passed an emergency spending plan to ensure essential functions of government through April 11. So, while this gets us by for a few weeks, how much longer can the state go without a budget deal in place, and which chamber's proposal will win out in the end? We'll have all the week's headlines and analysis at an expanded Reporter Roundtable.http://video.wmht.org/video/1461476444/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:32 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsThe State Budget is late and New Yorkers are feeling the effect.nrNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1452861174/For the second straight year, Gov. Paterson proposes legislation that would grant grocery and convenience stores the right to sell wine in exchange for a franchise fee, a way to bring much-needed revenue to the state. But liquor stores owners are vehemently against this plan and, in turn, many legislators are hesitant to lend their support. Meanwhile, winery owners offer differing opinions.http://video.wmht.org/video/1452861174/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:32 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsAllowing wine sales in grocery stores could yield revenue, but some battle the proposal.nrNew York, wine, sales, grocery, store, Paterson, liquor, proposal, convenience, revenue, sell, franchise, fee, legislators, winery, vineyardNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1447708147/Lt. Gov. Dick Ravitch presents his long-awaited plan to get New York out from underneath its crushing deficit to lukewarm support. We sit down with New York's second-in-command to hear why he thinks his plan can save New York. Also, we discuss the proposal to close over 50 New York state parks and historic sites with Carol Ash, commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.http://video.wmht.org/video/1447708147/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:26 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsLt. Gov. Dick Ravitch presents his long-awaited plan to reduce the state's deficit.nrNew York, parks, budget, deficit, preservation, Ravitch, Dick, Ash, Carol, Lt. Gov, lieutenant, rec, histor, close, Thacher, Chimney BluffsNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1441416845/Lt. Gov. Dick Ravitch releases his five year plan to address the state's increasing budget to a lukewarm response. Plus, Southern Tier Congressman Eric Massa resigns due to allegations of sexual harassment. Also, we bring you the story of Long Island businessman Bill Schoolman, who is so fed up with the payroll tax downstate that he is suing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).http://video.wmht.org/video/1441416845/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:22 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsNews & Public Affairs/TransportationBusiness owner Bill Schoolman argues that the downstate payroll tax is unconstitutional.nrNew York, Law, MTA, budget, tax, Gov, resign, suit, Schoolman, payroll, Ravitch, Dick, Massa, Eric, sexual, harrassment, Brian, Kolb, LtNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsNews & Public Affairs/Transportationhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1434874069/As Attorney General Andrew Cuomo investigates whether Gov. David Paterson may have had improper contact with a woman who was allegedly abused by Paterson's aide, the Commission on Public Integrity charges Paterson with violating the state ethics law's gift ban when he received World Series tickets. Now, some legislators say Paterson should resign, but the governor rebukes that assessment.http://video.wmht.org/video/1434874069/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:27 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsUnder fire on multiple issues, Paterson says, 'I don't think I've done anything wrong.'nrethics, public, Paterson, Gov, ban, integrity, david, Cuomo, Andrew, resign, aide, investigat, commission, gift, World Series, tickets, quitNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1428358384/Gov. David Paterson announces that he will not seek election in 2010. The announcement came as Paterson officially suspended his aide and 'body guy' David Johnson after The New York Times published details about a domestic violence complaint against him. In the article, a woman claims that after she filed the complaint, the State Police came to her and requested that she drop the charge.http://video.wmht.org/video/1428358384/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:21 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionAmid scrutiny, governor suspends his 2010 election campaign and asks for an investigation.nrNew York, Violence, police, Johnson, state, Paterson, Gov, 2010, david, Cuomo, Andrew, Times, elect, aide, out, complain, Breslin, investigatNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1421134734/'New York NOW' looks at a proposed change in the way the state counts convicts for the 2010 census. Currently, prisoners are registered in the district they're incarcerated in, but the proposal would change their voting districts to their home communities. Also, Gov. Paterson gears up for his election kickoff and leaders gather for the Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference.http://video.wmht.org/video/1421134734/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:33 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsA proposal to change how the state counts convicts in the census carries big implications.nrElection, black, prison, District, convict, Paterson, Puerto Rican, 2010, legislat, census, inmate, jail, incarcerate, association, conferenceNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1415125739/New SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher says the proposed executive state budget will be good for the State University of New York in our newsmaker interview. Plus, Hiram Monserrate is expelled from the State Senate by his colleagues on a 53-8 vote. Also, Gov. Paterson rejects rumors that The New York Times would soon be publishing a story so scandalous that Paterson would be forced to resign.http://video.wmht.org/video/1415125739/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:26 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/MediaNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsChancellor Nancy Zimpher says proposed budget is good for State University of New York.nrNew York, budget, state, scandal, university, Monserrate, Paterson, Ed, Zimpher, Nancy, SUNY, Chancellor, Hiram, expel, rumor, resign, TimesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/MediaNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1409839752/This special edition, part of PBS' 'Blueprint America' project, features a town hall meeting on the funding and safety of bridges in New York. 110 bridges in New York have safety ratings equivalent to or worse than the Champlain Bridge, which has already been destroyed due to safety concerns. How have our bridges reached this point? Our panel searches for answers.http://video.wmht.org/video/1409839752/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:21 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsNews & Public Affairs/TransportationA town hall meeting on the funding and safety of bridges in New York.nrNew York, infrastructure, Bridge, safety, Champlain, fund, Town Hall, meeting, crumbling, Edinburg, Batchlerville, Blueprint AmericaNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsNews & Public Affairs/Transportationhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1408049618/New York is awarded $151 million from the federal government for high-speed rail development, a move to get New York's economy moving, particularly in rural areas like Congressman Scott Murphy's district. Murphy joins us to discuss infrastructure issues, including the bill he introduced last week in Washington to increase broadband Internet access. Plus, Rick Lazio hits the campaign trail.http://video.wmht.org/video/1408049618/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:26 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsNews & Public Affairs/Science & TechnologyNews & Public Affairs/TransportationTechnologyTechnology/InternetCongressman Scott Murphy discusses infrastructure issues and his broadband Internet bill.nrInternet, rail, Governor, congress, Ford, econ, GOP, Murphy, Scott, rep, Lazio, Rick, Cuomo, Andrew, high, speed, access, broadband, GillibrandNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsNews & Public Affairs/Science & TechnologyNews & Public Affairs/TransportationTechnologyTechnology/Internethttp://video.wmht.org/video/1401809421/New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg makes his annual trip to Albany to testify on the impact Gov. Paterson's proposed executive budget will have on the city. Plus, we sit down with the Democratic leader of the State Senate, John Sampson. The Brooklyn lawmaker has been at odds with his Democratic governor on issues ranging from the cap on charter schools to closing the budget gap.http://video.wmht.org/video/1401809421/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:26 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsThe State Senate leader has been at odds with his Democratic governor on multiple issues.nrteacher, gap, New York, budget, school, Brooklyn, police, Fire, mayor, state, Senate, Albany, Michael, city, John, Bloomberg, Sampson, charterNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1395273708/Calling it 'not a budget of choice but a budget of necessity,' Gov. David Paterson outlines his 2010-2011 budget. The $134 billion dollar proposal includes huge cuts in school aid ($1.1 billion) and health care ($1 billion). Paterson also describes 'two dedicated taxes' to raise revenue: a one dollar per pack increase in the cigarette tax and the re-emergence of the 'soda tax.'http://video.wmht.org/video/1395273708/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:33 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsGov. Paterson's proposed 2010-2011 budget includes big cuts to school aid and health care.nreducation, Health, New York, budget, school, tax, soda, Albany, Capitol, Paterson, Gov, 2010, aid, 2011, proposal, fund, cigarette, beverageNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1390259422/Matt Ryan sits down for an interview with New York's new Education Commissioner, David Steiner. The former CUNY dean will discuss his recent agenda for overhauling the state's schools, including the Regents' call for an expansion of the current cap on the number of charter schools. In addition, we'll inquire as to Steiner's thoughts on linking student performance to teacher evaluations.http://video.wmht.org/video/1390259422/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:16 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsEducation Commissioner David Steiner discusses his agenda for overhauling public schools.nreducation, teacher, New York, school, public, state, reform, student, Capitol, david, commissioner, Steiner, Ed, dept, agenda, perform, evalNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1384432899/Gov. David Paterson delivers his second State of the State address, declaring it a 'winter of reckoning' in a speech that is blunt at times and highly critical of Albany's legislators and lobbyists. We sit down for a one-on-one interview with the governor in the Red Room. Also, Syracuse State Senator John DeFrancisco gives us the GOP's response to what the governor had to say.http://video.wmht.org/video/1384432899/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:26 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionGov. Paterson declares a 'winter of reckoning' for Albany's legislators and lobbyists.nrNew York, Governor, interview, state, NY, Albany, Capitol, Paterson, GOP, address, david, legislat, lobby, Syracuse, senat, DeFranciscoNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1377592877/2009 will certainly go down as one of the most memorable in the annals of New York State government. 'New York NOW's' Matt Ryan, Casey Seiler and Irene Jay Liu of the Albany Times Union, and New York Daily News Capitol Bureau Chief Ken Lovett reflect upon the most pivotal moments of the tumultuous year in New York politics.http://video.wmht.org/video/1377592877/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:21 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionA look at the most pivotal moments of the tumultuous year in New York State government.nrNew York, news, state, Review, stories, Senate, 2009, NY, Albany, Capitol, Monserrate, Paterson, year, New York NOW, top, most, importantNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1367179009/The budget shortfall becomes a reality to many New Yorkers as Gov. David Paterson announces he is withholding $750 million in local aid, most of which goes to school districts. In addition to the statewide crisis, New York's Oneida County is facing an infrastructure problem on top of that. Join us for this 'Blueprint America' story, an ongoing look at infrastructure in need of serious attention.http://video.wmht.org/video/1367179009/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:11 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsThe budget crunch becomes a reality as Gov. Paterson announces he's withholding local aid.nrgovernment, school, local, Mohawk, america, District, Paterson, city, pay, borrow, Town, govern, Oneida, sewer, Utica, river, BlueprintNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1367153545/Joe Bruno, the longtime Senate majority leader and one of the most powerful men in New York State government for the last 15 years, has been found guilty on two of the eight felony corruption charges he faced in federal court. Also, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli discusses the state's finances for the rest of this budget year, as well as the next three years, which are projected to be worse.http://video.wmht.org/video/1367153545/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:11 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsFormer New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno was found guilty on corruption charges.nrbudget, trial, Senate, deficit, corruption, legislature, Bruno, Joe, Joseph, majority, leader, guilty, Felony, charges, federal, court, DiNapoliNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1355252676/The New York State Senate votes on the marriage equality bill proposed (again) by Gov. Paterson. While supporters at the Capitol had high hopes of its passage, it was defeated 38-24, with no votes in favor of passage from Republicans. Also, Gov. Paterson says the legislature is still short of the $500 million he says is needed to close the budget gap.http://video.wmht.org/video/1355252676/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:26 -0700CultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/IdentityCulture/SexualityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionNew York Senate votes down the marriage equality bill proposed (again) by Gov. Paterson.nrNew York, Senate, gay, Albany, Capitol, NOW, Paterson, Lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, marriage, equality, bill, GOP, rights, AlesiCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/IdentityCulture/SexualityNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionhttp://video.wmht.org/video/1355236512/Doris Kearns Goodwin was a young woman in her twenties when she became an aide to President Lyndon B. Johnson. Forty years later, her interest in the Oval Office hasn't waned. She has written about FDR, JFK, Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt. On a special edition of 'New York NOW,' we sit down with the Pulitzer Prize-winning author to discuss the commander in chief, both past and present.http://video.wmht.org/video/1355236512/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:21 -0700HistoryHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionRegion/United StatesInterview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author/presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.nrPresident, New York, Obama, History, Johnson, Kennedy, NY, roosevelt, white house, Albany, Capitol, NOW, Doris, Kearns, Goodwin, FDR, JFKHistoryHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1354568855/DeDe Scozzafava was the GOP's choice to represent them in New York's 23rd Congressional District, but the North Country Assemblywoman was called 'too liberal' by the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin. When Scozzafava dropped out the weekend before the election and endorsed the eventual (Democratic) winner, Bill Owens, that criticism was amplified. 'New York NOW' interviews Scozzafava.http://video.wmht.org/video/1354568855/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:22 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsWhy did DeDe Scozzafava drop out of New York's 23rd Congressional District race?nrNew York, Palin, Bridge, Senate, deficit, Champlain, NY, Albany, Capitol, NOW, Scozzafava, DeDe, closure, legislature, Limbaugh, HoffmanNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Opinion & AnalysisNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1337474278/Gov. Paterson addresses a joint session of the legislature to push his deficit reduction plan and State Senator Eric Schneiderman discusses the fate of Hiram Monserrate, the Queens senator found guilty of a misdemeanor for assault.http://video.wmht.org/video/1337474278/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:16 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsState Senator Eric Schneiderman discusses convicted State Senator Hiram Monserrate.nrNew York, Governor, special, Senator, Senate, deficit, Albany, Capitol, Schneiderman, Monserrate, convict, Paterson, Gov, SessionNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Politicshttp://video.wmht.org/video/1337398927/In the span of six weeks, a congressional district that had been largely unnoticed became the home of the most-watched political race in the country. The results are in, and Bill Owens will become the first Democrat to represent New York's 23rd Congressional District since the Civil War.http://video.wmht.org/video/1337398927/Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:24:15 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/PoliticsBill Owens is the first Democrat elected by New York's 23rd District since the Civil War.nrNew York, Election, congress, Republican, Bill Owens, Doug Hoffman, Democrat, Albany, Capitol, 23rd, NOW, District, Ed Cox, ScozzafavaNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Politics