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Plans to stop flooding in future storms

POLITICS

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

POLITICS

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

POLITICS

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

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>21st Congressional District Debate: </em></span>Owens vs. Doheny

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>27th Congressional District Debate:</em></span> Hochul vs. Collins

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>U.S. Senate Debate: </em></span>Gillibrand vs. Long

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>18th Congressional District Debate: </em></span>Hayworth vs. Maloney

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>43rd Senate District: </em></span>Marchione leading in polls going into election

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>46th Senate District: </em></span>Tight race for the newly drawn 46th

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>18th Congressional District: </em></span> Newly drawn district becomes fierce battleground

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>102nd Assembly District: </em></span>Miller vs. Lopez

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>101st Assembly District: </em></span>Tenney facing Carter

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>21st Congressional District: </em></span> A closer look at the race for the new New York 21st

Capital Tonight Preview

The latest on Lopez and Senator Tim Kennedy's bill to crack down on child abuse.

05/20/2013 03:31 PM

Michael Kearns Interview

Assemblyman Kearns quits the Democratic conference over Speaker Silver's handling of the Lopez case.

05/20/2013 07:35 PM

Tim Kennedy and Guests

Senator discusses Jay J's law.

05/20/2013 07:22 PM

Tim Kremer Interview

NYSSBA's Kremer previews the school budget votes. Most districts are staying within the limits of the property tax cap.

05/20/2013 03:34 PM

Steve Greenberg Interview

Siena pollster explains latest results.

05/20/2013 02:21 PM

Senator Klein - 05/20/2013

IDC Leader Senator Jeff Klein talks to CapTon's Nick Reisman about how the legislature and Assembly Speaker Silver should move forward in the wake of Vito Lopez's resignation.

05/20/2013 02:17 PM

Reporter Roundtable

05/17/2013 07:33 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

President Obama visits NYC

President Barack Obama will be in New York City Monday evening, at least for a little while. YNN's Josh Robin is along the President's motorcade route with more.

05/13/2013 06:24 PM

Immigration reform hearing held

A major plan to reform the nation's immigration laws survived its first day of edits in Congress. As Michael Scotto tells us, some Senators successfully fought off attempts to make it harder for undocumented immigrants to gain legal status.

05/09/2013 08:22 PM

Huntley sentenced

A former Queens State Senator convicted of embezzlement was sentenced Thursday to one year and one day in prison. Shirley Huntley pleaded guilty in January to charges she embezzled money from a Queens nonprofit. Zack Fink has more on her day in court.

05/09/2013 08:03 PM

Corruption cloud looms over Albany

In the wake of a growing corruption scandal, state lawmakers are insisting that business in Albany will go on as usual. But the cloud over the Capitol is raising serious questions about how much governing can take place in this climate. YNN's Grace Rauh has the story.

05/09/2013 07:53 PM

Governor looking to build three casinos in Upstate New York

Governor Andrew Cuomo is showing his cards, outlining his plan for non-Indian run casinos in New York State. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman has more on the plan to build three new casinos.

05/09/2013 07:38 PM

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