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Revision of Minimum Standards

November 09, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

The Board of Correction has revised several of its minimum standards at the city's correctional facilities that include more monitoring of inmates - prompting criticism from legal advocacy groups. ....

Democratic Candidates Pile on Rudy

November 03, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

New York Senator Hillary Clinton wasn't the only presidential candidate to get criticized by her Democratic rivals this week. They also had harsh words for Republican front-runner Rudolph Giuliani. W....

Fallout Continues from Spitzer's Licensing Plan

November 01, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

The fallout over Governor Eliot Spitzer's controversial drivers' license plan has put many of New York state's top politicians in awkward positions. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports: Spitzer's evolving ....

Clintons Welcomed in "Harlem Homecoming"

October 28, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Senator Hillary Clinton and her husband Bill and were given a rousing welcome Saturday at what was billed a "Harlem Homecoming." WNYC's Elaine Rivera was there: REPORTER: A standing ovation and a ....

Rudy Roots for the Red Sox?!

October 27, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani has been sounding a lot more like some of the conservative voters he's courting in these elections than the New Yorkers he once represented. But, this week, some ....

New Plan for Penn Station, Post Office

October 24, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

The Spitzer administration has released a new proposal for the transit hub on 8th Avenue, that's supposed to replace the existing Penn Station. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. The plan has been revamp....

Spitzer Defends Immigrant License Policy

October 20, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Governor Eliot Spitzer says his policy to allow drivers licenses for illegal immigrants is a result of a broken federal immigration policy. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports: REPORTER: Speaking at New Yo....

"Rudy Gets Results" Campaign Launches

October 16, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

A group of former officials who worked with Rudy Giuliani have come together to tout the candidate's mayoral legacy in a new campaign. But they're sidestepping tough questions critical of the Republi....

HIllary's New Internet Image: Strategists Go For Warm and Funny

October 15, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

The lesser known presidential candidates will spend millions introducing themselves through their ad campaigns. But for Senator Hillary Clinton, getting known isn't the problem. Becoming liked - and ....

Spitzer Fights Back on Drivers Licenses

October 02, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Governor Eliot Spitzer spent a second day fighting back on two policies that have met harsh criticism from state and national Republican officials. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. REPORTER: Spitzer's ....

License Debate Continues in New York

October 02, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Governor Spitzer has fired back at Republican opponents who are attacking his policy to allow undocumented immigrants to get drivers' licenses. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. REPORTER: After a week o....

Spitzer Joins 7 States to Sue Over Insurance for Kids

October 01, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Govenor Eliot Spitzer announced today that New York will join seven other states to sue the Bush Administration for blocking expansion of a federal children's health care program. REPORTER: Spitzer ....

Fight Escalates Over Licenses for Undocumented

September 29, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

The fight is intensifying over Governor Spitzer's new policy to allow people in the country illegally to get valid driver's licenses. But supporters and opponents agree that it's a major test case fo....

Responses Continue to Spitzer’s License Proposal

September 28, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

New York's Republican Party has launched an online petition for residents who oppose Governor Spitzer's decision to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers' licenses. WNYC's Elaine Rivera rep....

Giuliani Shapes Image in Radio Ad Campaign

September 26, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

To New Yorkers who lived with Rudolph Giuliani for eight years as Mayor and six years as U.S. attorney, the Republican presidential hopeful is a well known quantity. But to many Americans, beyond the....

Demonstrations at Giuliani Fundraiser

September 25, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

A small, but vocal group of firefighters and family members of firefighters killed on 9/11 protested at a midtown fundraiser for presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani. They want the former mayor to st....

Republicans Say Trooper Scandal is Not Over

September 22, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Governor Eliot Spitzer says now that a report has cleared his administration of any wrongdoing in the trooper scandal, it's time to get back to state business. But Republican officials say it's not o....

East Side Development Plan Presented

September 21, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

A plan to develop the riverfront on Manhattan's East Side drew hundreds of residents at the first public hearing on the proposal. Many in attendance expressed their reservations. WNYC's Elaine Rivera....

Eminent Domain: Government tool for Developers or Progress for Communities?

September 18, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Eminent domain - the right of government to take land from private owners for the public good - has always been used to build public projects such as highways, hospitals, schools and parks. But anoth....

Cuomo Uses Special Law to Widen Investigation into Fund Scandal

September 12, 2007

by Elaine Rivera

Following in Elliot Spitzer's footsteps, state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is using a special law to widen his investigation into a state pension fund scandal. REPORTER: Cuomo is now using the Mar....

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