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Governor proposing new tax free zones

POLITICS

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a new economic development proposal aimed at harnessing the power of the SUNY system. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

05/22/2013 08:03 PM

Anthony Weiner announced bid for New York City mayor

POLITICS

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner has officially thrown his hat in the ring in a quest to become New York City's next mayor. YNN's Grace Rauh has more on the quiet start to his campaign.

05/22/2013 05:30 PM

Student loan interest rate plan in question

POLITICS

The House is likely to vote this week on a plan that would keep student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1st. But some Democrats say that plan is actually worse than doing nothing. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.

05/21/2013 09:27 PM

21st Congressional District Debate: Owens vs. Doheny

The candidates running for the newly drawn 21st Congressional District debated on Thursday night. You can watch the entire debate inside this story.

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.

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.

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.

43rd Senate District: Marchione leading in polls going into election

Prior to his vote in favor of the historic Marriage Equality Act in June 2011, few would've thought anyone other than Roy McDonald would be the Republican candidate in today's 43rd Senate District race. But as our Matt Hunter reports, his loss in a razor thin GOP primary leaves two other candidates vying for his seat.

46th Senate District: Tight race for the newly drawn 46th

It was carved out by Republicans during the redistricting process, but the newly drawn 46th Senate District is at the center of a hard-fought battle between GOP Assemblyman George Amedore and Democrat Cecilia Tkazyck. Our Lori Chung takes a closer look at the race many say is up for grabs.

18th Congressional District: Newly drawn district becomes fierce battleground

The newly drawn 18th Congressional District has become a fierce battleground. Republican incumbent Nan Hayworth as a thin lead over Democratic candidate Sean Patrick Maloney in the latest polls numbers. YNN's Elaina Athans shows us the race is not only close, but also extremely contentious.

102nd Assembly District: Miller vs. Lopez

Republican Pete Lopez and Democrat James Miller face off in the race for the new 102nd Assembly district. Our Maria Valvanis has more on this race.

101st Assembly District: Tenney facing Carter

Election day is less than a week away. The new 101st assembly district runs from the Mohawk Valley to the Hudson Valley. It creates a district with unique and diverse needs. Two people are running for the seat. Incumbent Republican Claudia Tenney and Democrat challenger Dan Carter. Cara Thomas introduces us to both candidates.

21st Congressional District: A closer look at the race for the new New York 21st

Stretching from Watertown to Glens Falls, through the Adirondacks and Plattsburgh, the newly drawn 21st Congressional District is the biggest in New York State. The battle for the seat is just as big. A rematch from two years ago will see Plattsburgh Democrat Bill Owens fighting to keep the job and Watertown businessman Matt Doheny hoping to do what he couldn't in 2010. Our Brian Dwyer takes a closer look at both men and examines how this race is much different than the previous one.

Capital Tonight Preview

State Education Commissioner John King on the never-ending debate over standardized tests, and a look at the influence of the real estate industry on state politics. Jaron Benjamin of Real Rent Reform explains the "LLC Loophole".

1:01 PM

Cuomo Comments On Weiner Run For NYC Mayor

Cuomo Comments On Weiner Run For NYC Mayor

3:39 PM

Joe Morelle Interview

Assembly Majority Leader discusses the aftereffects of the Vito Lopez scandal.

05/22/2013 07:48 PM

Simcha Felder Interview

Senator Felder on his unique position in the Senate.

05/22/2013 06:38 PM

Lowry and Kremer Interview

Review of school budget vote results.

05/22/2013 04:50 PM

Smith and McGuire Interview

New ad says jobs should be the governor's priority, not abortion legislation.

05/22/2013 02:40 PM

The Insiders

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05/21/2013 05:57 PM

Silver’s leadership in question

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has held his position for two decades, surviving the tenures of four governors. But now, the embattled speaker is facing a firestorm of criticism regarding his handling of the Vito Lopez scandal, with many calling for his head. Still, many loyalists and political observers insist the scandal will pass and that Silver will live to fight another day. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

05/21/2013 08:08 PM

Scandals still in the spotlight in Albany

With just a few weeks remaining in the legislative session, state leaders are hoping to turn the page on an embarrassing period of scandals. But as our Zack Fink reports, questions surrounding those scandals continue to steal the spotlight.

05/21/2013 07:57 PM

Plans to stop flooding in future storms

More than six months after Superstorm Sandy, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will soon be delivering a major address to unveil his plans for how the city can prevent a repeat of the flooding and devastation in a future storm. What the mayor is proposing may surprise you. Josh Robin has the exclusive details.

05/20/2013 09:49 PM

IDC holds hearings on campaign finance

The Senate Independent Democratic Conference held hearings on the public financing of campaigns. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports, the hearing were very different from the Republican conference hearing from a few weeks ago.

05/20/2013 09:08 PM

Assemblyman Lopez resigns amid scandal

While State Assemblyman Vito Lopez officially resigned, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is taking responsibility for his role in the sexual harassment scandal. In a late day press conference, Silver apologized for what many are calling a cover up. YNN's Zack Fink has the story.

Updated 05/20/2013 08:43 PM

Impact on voters following New York’s political scandals

The end of May wraps up with another empty seat in the state Capitol. Vito Lopez resigned, effective Monday morning, following a sexual harassment scandal. This is on top of a number of arrests of other state lawmakers in recent weeks. Leaders are working to create anti-corruption proposals, while others are reminding voters of their role in helping clean up the problem. Innae Park reports.

Updated 05/20/2013 04:41 PM

Voters: NYS gov't working again, but becoming more dysfunctional

A new poll from the Siena Research Institute finds that government in New York State is working again, even though a lot of people say it's also dysfunctional.

05/20/2013 11:59 AM

Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

The Vito Lopez scandal is now starting to spill over into policy debates. Opponents of public campaign finance are bringing up Lopez's planned city council run in their arguments against using taxpayer money to fund campaigns. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains, supporters of the Women's Equality Agenda are also using the case as a call for reform.

05/17/2013 08:04 PM

Assemblyman Lopez stepping down at end of session

State Assemblyman Vito Lopez announced Friday he intends to resign at the end of this year's legislative session on June 20th. The decision comes just days after a special prosecutor cleared the Brooklyn lawmaker of criminal wrongdoing over accusations he groped female staffers. Zack Fink has more on the announcement and the pressure that came from leaders to have Lopez step down.

Updated 05/17/2013 07:54 PM

IRS hearing held in Washington, D.C.

The House Ways and Means Committee convened a hearing into the scandal surrounding the IRS. There are allegations the IRS targeted conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. Former acting director Steven Miller testified, saying he's sorry for the way the agency mistreated taxpayers and groups. Michael Scotto has more.

05/17/2013 07:40 PM

Cuomo strikes deal with Oneida Indian Nation

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been pushing to get the legislature to pass a constitutional amendment expanding non-Indian casino gambling this year. And Thursday, he cleared a big hurdle in the process by striking an agreement with the Oneida Indian Nation to give them exclusivity in Central New York. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman has more on the deal and what it means for the larger fight to expand gaming.

05/16/2013 08:31 PM

Congress to look into problem of sexual assaults in the armed forces

Congress is preparing to take action after a military official in charge of sexual assault investigations was accused of sexual assault. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would change the way these cases are handled. Meanwhile, President Obama is asking Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to figure out how to deal with the growing problem of sexual assault in the armed forces. YNN's Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the details.

05/16/2013 08:20 PM

Cuomo calls for resignation of Assemblyman Vito Lopez

Governor Andrew Cuomo says there should be “zero tolerance”' for sexual harassment in Albany. He's calling for Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign. Lopez is accused of groping several young female staffers in Brooklyn. Zack Fink reports.

Updated 05/16/2013 08:06 PM

JCOPE releases report on Vito Lopez

While a special prosecutor found Assemblyman Vito Lopez committed no crime, a report from the Joint Commission on Public Ethics says he violated the public officers law through years of sexual harassment and the use of power over female staffers. Zack Fink has more on the ethics group's report.

05/15/2013 07:22 PM

Cuomo pushing focus away from scandals

This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo has been doing everything he can to focus attention off the scandals in Albany and onto the agenda he is pushing to get passed before the end of the session. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman has more.

05/15/2013 07:15 PM

Governor’s request to consolidate services could be a tough political sell

Governor Andrew Cuomo says restructuring could be the answer for local governments trying to solve financial woes. He wants to create a state board to work with governments that need assistance. Zack Fink has more.

05/14/2013 09:45 PM

Senate Agriculture Committee signs off on version of Farm Bill

In Washington, the Senate Agriculture Committee signed off on a Farm Bill on Tuesday. It's the groundwork for legislation that would cut spending while creating new subsidies for farmers. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.

05/14/2013 09:04 PM

Cuomo pushing creation of restructuring board

As local governments continue to face the difficult financial headwinds of skyrocketing pension costs and a shrinking tax base, Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday pressed lawmakers to back his plan to help them through the creation of a restructuring board.

05/14/2013 08:21 PM

Corruption scandals still loom over Albany

It's a short work week in Albany as lawmakers continue to reel over the recent corruption scandals. As Zack Fink explains, Governor Andrew Cuomo is downplaying suggestions the dark climate in Albany will affect his agenda.

05/13/2013 08:54 PM

Governor Cuomo doubts support for the end of session agenda

During a press conference Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo touched on several other issues on his end of session agenda. Cuomo did not show much optimism that the legislature would actually pass any of his plans. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman has the story.

05/13/2013 07:40 PM