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3/18/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists: Alan Chartock, WAMC's Morning Edition host David Guistina and our Capital Correspondent – Karen Dewitt; Joe Donahue moderates.

This morning our discussion topics include:
• New York State budget negotiations
• Cuomo calls for consolidation
• Senate plan on immigration
• Iraq war anniversary
• NCAA Brackets announced

The Capitol Connection #1238

Alan Chartock — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:29:29 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy, the former mayor and police chief of Rochester. They discuss the work of the Cuomo administration, fracking, regional economic development, and the recent scandals in the Legislature.

Mixed Results for Cuomo after Conclusion of 2012 NYS Legislative Session

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:37:14 +0000

The just concluded 2012 legislative session brought mixed results for Governor Cuomo, who is in his second year as governor. While Cuomo and lawmakers could claim credit for a calm and functional end to the session, the Governor had to drop some of his original goals in order for that to happen. Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt takes a look back…

Issues Left Hanging as NYS Legislative Session Ends

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:09:40 +0000

The legislative session that’s concluding in Albany seems to be more about what’s not getting done that what is getting accomplished. As Karen DeWitt reports, agreements were not reached on several key issues.

Governor Andrew Cuomo at this time last year was intensely lobbying lawmakers to pass a bill to legalize gay marriage. This year, he has taken a more hands off approach to the end of the current legislative session.

New York to Bring Back Iconic Tourism Ad Campaign

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:59:21 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo is attempting to revive New York’s iconic ‘I Love New York’ tourism promotion campaign with some new ads. The governor says the state not been aggressive enough in its promotions in recent years. Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports…

Governor Cuomo's High Numbers Continue in NY

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:55:20 +0000

Governor Cuomo’s popularity with New York voters continues- in the latest poll he has the highest ratings of any New York governor since the dark days after September 11^th. Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports…

Mickey Carroll, with Quinnipiac University, says Cuomo’s favorability numbers are the highest for a governor since the days after September 11^th, 2001, when then Governor George Pataki received an 81% approval rating. Cuomo’s numbers stand at 71%, the highest yet for the consistently popular governor, says Carroll.

Governor Cuomo Plans to Propose New Agency

Ian Pickus — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:16:00 +0000

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo plans to propose creating a new agency to oversee care of the disabled.

The New York Times reports that Cuomo will announce the proposal this week in response to the state’s history of overlooking abuse of the disabled living in publicly financed housing, a group numbering nearly one million.

The paper says the new law enforcement and oversight agency will monitor the care of several types of at-risk patients. It would also be granted subpoena power.

Governor Cuomo Says Minimum Wage Hike in NYS "Dubious"

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:50:09 +0000

The Catholic Church as weighed in on raising the state’s minimum wage, but Governor Cuomo says the chances of an increase becoming law are “dubious." Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports…

Anti-Fracking Groups Deliver 200,000 Signatures to Governor Cuomo

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:34:43 +0000

Anti fracking groups presented Governor Cuomo with 200,000 signatures asking for a ban on the gas drilling process in New York, and a State Senator predicts the opposition will have an effect on the governor. Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports...

The coalition New Yorkers Against Fracking delivered boxes containing 200,000 signatures to Governor Cuomo’s offices that they say are from state residents who want the gas drilling process banned. An aide politely accepted them, but Governor Cuomo, whose public schedule listed him as being in Albany, did not appear.

Cuomo Shifts to New Phase of Government

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:45:34 +0000

Governor Cuomo cast further doubt on issues like campaign finance reform and increasing the states minimum wage to become law this year, and says he’s “shifting” to a new phase of governing instead. Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports…