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Albany

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 4:57 PM

Albany

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 3:13 PM

New York

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

New York

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

Albany

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