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Three Senate candidates debate

Three candidates vying for a Queens State Senate seat will square off in a debate ahead of Tuesday's special election. Grace Rauh reports.

Updated 03/13/2010 11:33 AM

GOP's DioGuardi to run for Gillibrand seat

Former Republican congressman Joe DioGuardi is set to announce he is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Kirsten Gillibrand.

03/12/2010 08:48 PM

Paterson appoints four to administration

After a handful of resignations from Governor David Paterson's administration, the Governor has announced several administration appointments to help fill those holes.

03/12/2010 06:56 PM

Poll: Monserrate trails in bid to win back seat

A poll shows that a New York state senator trying to reclaim the seat he was expelled from last month is trailing by a large margin ahead of Tuesday's special election in Queens.

03/12/2010 11:18 AM

Cuomo recuses himself in Paterson investigation, appoints former chief judge

Amid growing political pressure, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is recusing himself from two investigations into the Administration of Governor Paterson. Our Michael Scotto has the story.

Updated 03/11/2010 09:55 PM

Aqueduct Entertainment Group deal dead

Another controversy that's surrounded Governor Paterson, and the state legislature, has been the deal to let the Aqueduct Entertainment Group set up a slot machine casino at the Queens horse racing track. Now that deal was deemed officially dead, after the state Lottery Commission said it couldn't license the politically connected business conglomerate. Our Josh Robin has the details.

03/11/2010 09:06 PM

What type of governor would Ravitch be?

Richard Ravitch's work on the budget is being viewed by some as a sample of what type of Governor he might be if the current scandals surrounding David Paterson force him to resign. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has more on the man who is next in line to become Governor and the problems he may face.

Updated 03/11/2010 06:28 AM

Pataki endorses GOP's Rick Lazio for governor

Former Gov. George Pataki, perhaps the most popular Republican in New York, is endorsing Rick Lazio in his GOP bid for governor this year.

03/10/2010 07:11 PM

Acting NYS Police Superintendent Perez retiring

It's only been a week since former State Police Superintendent Harry Corbitt stepped down and now Acting Superintendent Pedro Perez announces his retirement effective Friday.

Updated 03/10/2010 09:25 AM

Monserrate still seeking election to the Senate

Next week voters will head to the polls in Queens for a special election to replace former Senator Hiram Monserrate. Our Bobby Cuza has more on how the special election for the state Senate is shaping up.

Updated 03/10/2010 07:39 AM

DiNapoli on budget

While lawmakers struggle with the best way to piece together this year's budget, one state leader has a few suggestions on how to make sure the state doesn't find itself in this same position in the future. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli rolled out a plan to tackle more than a handful of recurring problems that have left the state with multi-billion dollar budget gaps. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has more on the plan and how the state legislature is reacting to it.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:00 AM

State budget negotiations continue

As the April state budget deadline looms, lawmakers and the Governor still seem far apart in negotiations. But as our Erin Billups reports, there was some progress Tuesday as Liutenant Governor Richard Ravitch began to outline his four year plan to improve the state's bottom line.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:00 AM

Governor Paterson is staying put

Governor Paterson continues to stress he's staying put. Speaking at an event in New York City Friday, the governor says he is focused on the people of New York.

Updated 03/09/2010 06:35 PM

Levy considers Republican run for governor

Conservative Democrat Steve Levy says he's met in Albany with as many as 20 Republican leaders as he considers a run across party lines for governor.

03/09/2010 05:59 PM

Hoffman will run for 23rd District

He nearly pulled it off last year and now the former Congressional candidate in New York's 23rd District is ready to try again.

03/09/2010 04:35 PM

Massa says democrats forced him out

President Obama's spokesman is brushing aside allegations by a resigned New York congressman who says he was forced out by the administration and Democratic leaders because of his opposition to health care reform.

03/09/2010 03:30 PM

Poll shows Cuomo's approval rating dropping

A new poll shows Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's approval rating tumbled 13 points in two weeks as he began investigating scandals that threaten Gov. David Paterson, his one-time political rival.

03/09/2010 03:11 PM

Lawmakers divided on soda tax

The debate over one of Governor Paterson's proposed tax hikes heats up. The administration says one way to boost much-needed revenue in a time when New York is facing a deficit of about $9 billion is an added fee on soda and other sugary beverages. But the idea of raising taxes on soft drinks is anything but a sweet deal for many New Yorkers. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has latest on the debate.

Updated 03/09/2010 06:00 AM

Paterson addresses budget

For more than a week now, Governor David Paterson has been dealing with two political and legal scandals, but Monday, he turned his attention to the budget, holding a town hall meeting in Brooklyn to talk about the financial problems facing the state. Our Grace Rauh has more.

Updated 03/08/2010 09:15 PM

Poll: Most NY voters want Paterson to finish term

It appears a majority of voters want Governor Paterson to serve out his term, which ends in December. A new poll from the Siena Research Institute found 71 percent of voters do not want Paterson impeached if he doesn't resign.

Updated 03/08/2010 02:39 PM