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Levy announces candidacy for governor on Republican line

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy has announced his campaign for governor. Speaking in Albany on Friday, the lifelong Democrat discussed his decision to switch parties and his plans to challenge Rick Lazio for the Republican nomination for governor. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross was there for the announcement and has the details.

Updated 03/19/2010 04:23 PM

Levy to announce his run for governor

After months of speculation, Steve Levy says he's ready to become a Republican and will formally launch his campaign for Governor Friday. Our Josh Robin has more on Levy's change of heart and the uphill campaign battle he faces.

Updated 03/19/2010 06:39 AM

Cuomo targets pension abuse

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says he's expanding his efforts to root out fraud in the state pension system. As Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross reports, Cuomo says a practice known as pension padding, or spiking, is nothing new.

Updated 03/18/2010 10:53 PM

Paterson speaks out in radio interview

Governor David Paterson took questions from the public Thursday during an interview on WOR radio in New York City.

Updated 03/18/2010 08:33 PM

Senate passes property tax plan

The Senate has passed a plan that Senate Democrats say will give back some of your tax money. The property tax plan would give more than a million New Yorkers relief on their property tax bill by installing a circuit breaker, which means taxpayers would receive rebate checks based on a percentage of their income.

Updated 03/18/2010 03:46 PM

Levy changing registration to GOP

A Republican official confirms gubernatorial candidate and Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy is changing his registration from Democrat to Republican. This would pave the way for him to begin a cumbersome process of getting on the GOP ballot this fall.

03/18/2010 11:06 AM

Paterson breaks silence on top aide's accuser

In his first direct denial of the accusation, New York Governor David Paterson says he didn't try to persuade a woman to drop a domestic violence complaint against one of his top aides.

Updated 03/18/2010 05:56 AM

Governor's press secretary announces resignation

Governor Paterson's press secretary is resigning amid scandals that threaten the administration. Marissa Shorenstein says she is quitting because her reported role in one of the scandals makes her unable to do her job effectively. Our Grace Rauh has the latest.

Updated 03/18/2010 05:55 AM

Lawmakers pushing for term limit for State Police Superintendent

In the wake of three successive resignations of high ranking members of the state police in just the past three weeks, there are calls for reforms to increase stability and accountability at the top of the agency. Our Kaitlyn Ross spoke to lawmakers on both sides the aisle who say it's time for a change in how the process is done.

03/17/2010 09:07 PM

Lt. Gov. Ravitch discusses budget talks

As the April 1 budget deadline gets closer, Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch says its time for lawmakers to set aside differences and write a budget.

03/17/2010 09:50 AM

Monserrate loses special election

Hiram Monserrate may have lost his bid to regain the Senate seat he was expelled from. But as Grace Rauh tells us, the former state senator isn't walking away from politics just yet.

Updated 03/17/2010 08:19 AM

Monserrate loses bid to keep NY state Senate seat

A New York state senator who was expelled after a domestic violence conviction has lost his long-shot bid to get his seat back in a special election.

03/16/2010 10:44 PM

Paterson signs law allowing medical decisions without proxies

Medical experts says about 80 percent of New Yorkers are living without a health care proxy, a document that names a person to be your voice and make medical decisions if you become so ill you cannot speak for yourself. With so few health proxies in place, legislation has just been passed giving the patient a voice even if a proxy doesn't exist. Our Britt Godshalk explains.

Updated 03/16/2010 07:32 PM

Ravitch says lawmakers need to focus on passing the budget

With the April 1st budget deadline looming, state lawmakers are scrambling to find a solution, but so far, progress has been tough to come by.

03/16/2010 07:27 PM

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