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Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

POLITICS

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.

Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

05/17/2013 08:04 PM

Assemblyman Lopez stepping down at end of session

POLITICS

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.

POLITICS

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

24th Congressional District candidates debate

YNN and the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University extended an invitation for the three candidates running for the 24th Congressional District to debate. Two of them accepted our offer: Republican incumbent Ann Marie Buerkle and Green Party candidate Ursula Rozum. Democrat Dan Maffei declined our invitation, citing concerns with the format we utilized. You can watch the debate between Buerkle and Rozum below

25th Congressional District Candidate Answers Debate Questions

In August, YNN offered the opportunity to debate to Democratic Incumbent Representative Louise Slaughter and her Republican challenger Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks. On August 31, the Slaughter campaign declined our offer. The Brooks campaign accepted. YNN's Casey Bortnick sat down with the County Executive and asked her the questions we planned for the debate for the new 25th Congressional District.

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

Three-Way Race For District Attorney Heats Up

One of the more hotly contested races this election year is for district attorney in Livingston. It's been in the spotlight since the Republican Primary ended in a dead heat. After asking the court to declare a winner, a judge put that decision in the hands of the Livingston County Republican Committee resulting in what is now a three way race.

23rd Congressional District: Incumbent Reed takes on challenger Shinagawa

Voters in the newly formed 23rd Congressional District have just over a week to decide who they want to represent them in Washington. As our Bill Mich tells us, Congressman Tom Reed and his challenger Nate Shinagawa have been campaigning across the region with both keyed in on one crucial issue: Jobs.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>23rd Congressional District: </em></span>Incumbent Reed takes on challenger Shinagawa

Coming up on Capital Tonight

Vito Lopez is leaving the Assembly- but maybe not soon enough for his critics. Plus, why Indian Point can keep one reactor running after the licence for that reactor expires and new concerns about the agreement with the Oneidas.

05/17/2013 02:22 PM

Capital Tonight Preview

Economic council awards and the budget battle begins.

12/19/2012 02:58 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

IRS Commissioner Resigns

The acting commissioner of the IRS has submitted his resignation after a recent government report revealed IRS agents deliberately targeted conservative political groups by delaying their applications for federal tax expect status.

Updated 05/15/2013 09:38 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

County Executive Brooks Calls Accusations By County Democrats A 'Great Fairy Tale'

There's a change in leadership in the Monroe County Legislature. County legislator Steve Tucciarello was named the new Republican Majority Leader Tuesday. County Democrats claim that the change was retaliation.

05/15/2013 06:54 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

Republicans in Monroe County Legislature Name New Majority Leader

Republicans in the Monroe County Legislature have a new leader. County legislator Steve Tucciarello was named the new Majority Leader on Tuesday.

05/14/2013 06:48 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

Monroe County GOP Nominates Sheriff and Judge Candidates

The party is backing Patrick O'Flynn for Sheriff, Paul Irving for County Court Judge, Judge Dandrea Ruhlmann for Family Court Judge, and Jim Walsh for Family Court Judge.

05/10/2013 03:48 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

Gov. Cuomo Outlines Casino Plan

Governor Cuomo addressed his casino plan at the Capitol Thursday. YNN's Karen Tararache was at the announcement and has more on this developing story.

05/09/2013 02:02 PM

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