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Is the NYTIMES done with Governor Paterson?

February 27th, 2010 | Posted by Susan Arbetter | No Comments
Some political staffers I have spoken with at the Capitol are of a single mind when it comes to Paterson’s withdrawal from the gubernatorial race. What they have told me ...

The Capitol Pressroom Program for February 26,2010

February 26th, 2010 | Posted by WCNY Staff | 1 Comment

Albany’s New Normal

February 26th, 2010 | Posted by Susan Arbetter | No Comments
According to an updated public schedule for Governor David Paterson, Friday is apparently just another work day.  At least there is nothing on his public schedule that would indicate his imminent resignation, like, ...

The Capitol Pressroom Program for February 25, 2010

February 25th, 2010 | Posted by WCNY Staff | 1 Comment
The latest Times bombshell reports that the Governor and the State police contacted & attempted to influence a woman who had accused top aide David Johnson of assault. ...

Central Issues. Feb. 25th

February 25th, 2010 | Posted by George Kilpatrick | No Comments
On the next Central Issues, Philip Arnold, Associate Professor of Indigenous Religions at Syracuse University, and Wendy Gonyea, a Faithkeeper from the Onondaga Nation join George Kilpatrick to discuss Onondaga ...

Lazio the Candidate v Lazio the Lobbyist

February 24th, 2010 | Posted by Susan Arbetter | 1 Comment
The next time you open your credit card statement, you may see a few new figures – even if you haven’t indulged in any post-holiday retail therapy.   Specifically, card companies ...

The Capitol Pressroom Program for February 24, 2010

February 24th, 2010 | Posted by WCNY Staff | 2 Comments
Court of Appeals judges issued what some have called a moral victory to their judicial brethren. We will have reaction to Tuesday’s ruling about judicial payraises and ...

Family Health Care Decisions Act will Pass on Wednesday

February 24th, 2010 | Posted by Susan Arbetter | No Comments
If all goes according to plan on Wednesday (knowing full well that in Albany as elsewhere, “man plans God laughs”) the Family Health Care Decisions Act will be taken up ...

Central Issues: Feb. 24th

February 23rd, 2010 | Posted by George Kilpatrick | No Comments
On the next Central Issues, George Kilpatrick discusses a proposed social host law aimed to reduce underage drinking in Cazenovia.  The law would punish adults who knowingly provide a safe ...

The Capitol Pressroom Program for February 23, 2010

February 23rd, 2010 | Posted by WCNY Staff | No Comments
In a typical election year, you wouldn’t see politicians with precarious poll popularity proposing to close state parks, but as you know, this isn’t a typical year. ...