Dr. Alan Chartock is professor emeritus at the University at Albany. He hosts the weekly Capitol Connection series, heard on public radio stations around New York. The program, for almost 12 years, highlighted interviews with Governor Mario Cuomo and now continues with conversations with state political leaders. Dr. Chartock also appears each week on The Media Project and The Roundtable and offers commentary on Morning Edition, weekdays at 7:40 a.m.
The 113th Congress has returned to work following a holiday recess and several issues are expected to dominate the agenda. Before he left for Washington,…
The abrupt announcement Tuesday that Congressman Bill Owens will retire from his seat in Congress means the sprawling 21st district is an open race.The…
NY 21st District Congressman Bill Owens announced last week that he would retire after five years in the House of Representatives. North Country Bureau…