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Cuomo praises work done by legislators this session

POLITICS

Governor Andrew Cuomo says this session for lawmakers has been successful, even though many of his big ticket agenda items are still on the table. Zack Fink has a report on what is getting done down at the Capitol.

Cuomo praises work done by legislators this session

9:30 PM

Still more work to do at the Capitol

POLITICS

Thursday will prove to be a busy day for lawmakers in Albany. It appears as though they'll be working late to tackle some key issues before the end of session. They've made headway in a plan for non Indian run casinos, but as Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains, lawmakers still haven't moved on many of the governor's big ticket agenda items.

Updated 9:16 PM

Immigration reform bill

POLITICS

As the Senate continues to debate its immigration reform bill, parallel efforts by a bipartisan group in the House may be in jeopardy. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.

9:07 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 final week of session, and the newest Siena poll.

06/17/2013 01:38 PM

Andrea Stewart Cousins Interview

Senate Democratic Leader on the end of session.

6:51 PM

Peter Baynes Interview

NYCOM executive director discusses binding arbitration reforms.

6:47 PM

Bartoletti and Miller Interview

Members of the Women's Equality Coalition discuss splitting up the 10-point agenda.

4:05 PM

Nathan Schaefer Interview

ESPA executive director Nathan Schaefer gives an update on GENDA, which has seen some tweaks.

4:01 PM

The Insiders - 06/18/2013

Dave Catalfamo, who served as communications director to former Governor George Pataki, now a partner at Park Strategies, and Ed Drives, the former Political Director for AFSCME and deputy campaign manager for Hillary Clinton's US Senate Campaign. Draves is now at Bolton-St. Johns.

06/18/2013 08:47 PM

Tom Libous and Mike Gianaris - 06/18/2013

The Republican and Democratic Senate Deputy Leaders discuss the end of session, how they've gotten along leading the Senate, and future elections.

06/18/2013 08:44 PM

White House steps up efforts to combat gun violence

The White House is stepping up its efforts to combat gun violence, with a renewed push to get Congress to pass the expanded background checks the Senate blocked earlier this spring, and the vice president is warning lawmakers who block their efforts that they will face a political backlash. Washington bureau reporter Michael Scotto filed the following report.

11:48 AM

New safety rules to take effect for truck drivers

In less than two weeks, new federal safety rules are set to take effect for truck drivers. But as our Geoff Bennett explains, many in the trucking industry are opposing the new regulations.

11:40 AM

Legislative session winds down this week

Several issues are still on the table as the legislative session winds down this week. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman is in Albany with more.

06/18/2013 04:59 PM

Sit down with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been pushing hard for some sort of ethics and campaign finance reform since the string of lawmaker arrests earlier this spring. At the center of those investigations was U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara who called public corruption rampant in Albany Now, with legislators set to possibly pass some reform measures, our Capital Tonight host Liz Benjamin sat down with Bharara to talk about what he thinks is the best way to clean up Albany.

06/17/2013 10:10 PM

Obama salutes fathers; GOP focuses on student loan interest rates

President Obama took some time this weekend to salute the fathers all across America. Obama said being an involved parent is the most important job in the world. Meanwhile, republicans touched upon the student loan interest rates issue during their weekly address.

Updated 06/17/2013 09:44 PM

Cuomo refusing to budge on revising women's equality bill

Even with opposition to the abortion point of Governor Andrew Cuomo's women's equality bill mounting, Cuomo is refusing to budge. With the latest from the Capitol, here's YNN's Zack Fink.

06/17/2013 09:24 PM

Supreme Court issues decisions on two cases impacting criminal justice system

The Supreme Court on Monday issued decisions in two cases that have broad implications for the criminal justice system. Our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Geoff Bennett has the story.

06/17/2013 09:09 PM

Supreme Court strikes down Arizona voting law

The Supreme Court struck down an Arizona law requiring prospective voters to prove they're citizens. It comes as voting rights advocates wait for a ruling on the fate of the Voting Rights Act. Michael Scotto has the story.

06/17/2013 08:34 PM

Lawsuit aims to bring "Happy Birthday" song back to public domain

16 little words are the cause of a big fight in court this week. One documentary company said the "Happy Birthday" song should be returned to the public domain, which means everyone, from TV shows to local restaurants, could use it. But Warner/Chappell Music, which claims the rights to the song, have their reason for fighting -- $2 million, which is how much they make on the song every year. Our very own Legal Eagle, Paul DerOhannesian is here this morning to sort through this court battle.

06/16/2013 02:10 PM

ACLU filed suit against government program for obtaining call records

The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit in New York this week over the government’s controversial program to collect call records of Americans. The group said the program violates both anti-terror laws, as well as the constitution. Our very own Legal Eagle, Paul DerOhannesian is here to sort through the battle.

06/16/2013 02:05 PM

Cuomo's tax free plan getting backlash from Texas' governor

Governor Andrew Cuomo's Tax Free New York proposal to decrease taxes for business owners and employees is getting some backlash from Texas Governor Rick Perry. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman has more on the story.

06/14/2013 09:00 PM

Another lawsuit filed against Silver

Following the Vito Lopez scandal, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is now being sued for over $100,000 to reimburse taxpayers. YNN's Zack Fink explains.

06/14/2013 07:17 PM

Espada sentenced to five years in prison on tax fraud charges

Former senator Pedro Espada will spend five years in prison. The one time Majority Leader was sentenced Friday on tax fraud charges. This is a separate case from his conviction on corruption and embezzlement charges for stealing from his taxpayer funded health care clinic. And after Friday's court appearance, the judge offered up a very harsh assessment of Espada. Grace Rauh reports.

06/14/2013 07:14 PM

Supreme Court rules that genes can't be patented

The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on same-sex marriage or Affirmative Action, but on Thursday, it did rule that human genes cannot be patented. It's a major decision that could have a sweeping impact on scientific research and lead to cheaper genetic testing. Michael Scotto has the story.

06/13/2013 09:48 PM

New developments in Women's Equality Act legislation

It appears as though there will be some changes to Governor Andrew Cuomo's Women's Equality Act. The women's groups that have been working on the bill say they are willing to include a ban on partial-birth abortion in the bill, even though it's already illegal at the federal level. But it's not clear if this will change any senator's minds about voting in favor of the act. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

Updated 06/13/2013 07:52 PM

Gillibrand's bill on cracking down on military sexual assaults in trouble

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is vowing to fight on, after a top Senate Democrat killed legislation she spearheaded aimed at cracking down on military sexual assaults. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.

06/12/2013 07:49 PM

Cuomo introduces proposal aimed at regaining public trust

Governor Andrew Cuomo has unveiled a proposal aimed at regaining that public trust. It focuses on fighting public corruption, voting reform and most notably, campaign finance reform. It calls for the state to adopt a system that parallels New York City's. Zack Fink explains.

06/11/2013 09:29 PM

Immigration reform being voted on in Washington, D.C.

The immigration reform bill survived two key procedural votes Tuesday, paving the way for debate on legislation that aims to strengthen the border and put 11 million undocumented immigrants on a pathway to citizenship. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Michael Scotto has the story.

Updated 06/11/2013 08:58 PM

Women's rights agenda still being discussed

With session ending in Albany next week, advocates are stepping up the pressure when it comes to lobbying for issues, particularly when it comes to Governor Andrew Cuomo's women's rights agenda. But the ongoing fallout from a sexual harassment scandal in the Assembly has complicated things. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

06/10/2013 08:55 PM

Obama facing criticism for high tech government snooping

President Obama is unapologetic about revelations over high tech government snooping. He said the government is just gathering phone numbers and duration of calls and insists the program only targets foreigners. But it's opened him up to criticism and jokes President Bush faced when the surveillance programs first came to light in 2006. Our very own Legal Eagle, Paul DerOhannesian, has more.

06/09/2013 01:52 PM

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