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Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, New York’s Political Enigma: Part 1
April 12, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is arguably the state's most powerful Democrat next to the new governor. But thanks to his decades-long, cards-close-to-his-vest approach, little is known about the po....
Obama Makes 2nd New York Trip
April 09, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama arrives on Senator Hillary Clinton's turf once again as he holds 4 private fundraisers in the city today. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. REPORTER: Obama, ....
Attorney General Plans Suit
March 23, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says he'll sue a major student loan business for deceptive practices. The suit will is the first one filed in a nationwide investigation of the $85 billion stud....
Giuliani Returns to New York Next Week
March 09, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
The latest polls are good news for former Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He'll continue his exploratory campaign for the presidency next week in New York. If it's anything like the past week, the roller coaste....
Amidst Allegations, Bronx Courthouse Opens
March 05, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
After two years of delays, a state-of-the-art Bronx courthouse will open next month. But one city official says he wants an investigation into why it took so long and why some problems remain. WNYC's....
Atlantic Yards Opponents Say They'll Continue Legal Fight
February 24, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
Brooklyn residents fighting to stop construction on the Atlantic Yards development say their legal battle is not over, even though a federal magistrate has recommended that their lawsuit be tossed ou....
Blair Horner to Oversee Public Integrity Initiative
February 22, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has tapped longtime good government activist Blair Horner to oversee a new public integrity initiative. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. After 25 years as a lobbyist....
The New Yankee Stadium – Boon and Dust
February 21, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
Construction in the city is at a peak with a huge number of developments around town. Whether you like it or not, if you live near one of the big projects dust, noise and traffic are more part of you....
Tempers Flare in Albany
February 09, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
His latest nickname is the Steamroller and as attorney general he was known as the Sheriff of Wall Street. Governor Eliot Spitzer is not known for backing down. In his first month in office he laid o....
Long Island Senate Race Comes to an End
February 06, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
Today in Nassau County, a special election is underway to select a new state senator. At issue is whether the Democratic Party will gain another seat against the Republican majority. WNYC's Elaine Ri....
Spitzer Gets a Nickname
February 02, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
Albany gridlock, meet: the Steamroller. Governor Eliot Spitzer compared himself to the heavy equipment during a heated exchange with a Republican lawmaker. WNYC's Elaine Rivera has more. Spitzer use....
Nets Arena May Be Called "Barclays Center"
January 18, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
The National Basketball Association and developer Bruce Ratner have announced a corporate naming rights deal for the Nets arena planned for the Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn. WNYC's Elaine Rive....
After Pataki: GOP at a Crossroad
January 13, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
After 12 years of prominence in a largely Democratic bastion, New York state Republicans have been decimated. Democrats have come back in top state and national offices with a vengeance. The state's ....
How Will Spitzer Pay for His Agenda?
January 04, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
Governor Eliot Spitzer's broad agenda of cutting property taxes, insuring all children and improving education has been applauded. But how will he pay for it? WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports: REPORTER:....
Spitzer Calls on Government to Work for Whole State
January 04, 2007
by Elaine Rivera
In his first state-of-the-state address, Governor Eliot Spitzer proposed sweeping reforms in government ethics, education, health care and the economy. He said it's time for New York's stagnant gover....
David Paterson: First Black Lieutenant Governor Will Redefine Position
December 28, 2006
by Elaine Rivera
David Paterson has made history. He's the first African American to hold the post of Lieutenant Governor. He's also legally blind. But with the election finished and inauguration day right around the....
Spitzer Adds More People to Administration
December 22, 2006
by Elaine Rivera
With less than two weeks to go before his inauguration, Governor-elect Eliot Spitzer continues to shape his administration with people he says will reform the state government. WNYC's Elaine Rivera ....
Opponents Disappointed With Atlantic Yards Decision
December 21, 2006
by Elaine Rivera
Opponents of Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards projects were hoping Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver would quash the mega-development project. But this time, Silver went with the developers. WNYC's Elaine Riv....
Atlantic Yards Development Project Unanimously Approved
December 21, 2006
by Elaine Rivera
Following months of contentious negotiations, the New York's Public Authorities Control Board has approved Brooklyn's controversial Atlantic Yards development project. But opponents say they will con....
Atlantic Yards Vote Expected Soon
December 19, 2006
by Elaine Rivera
The vote on the approval of Brooklyn's controversial Atlantic Yards development project is coming down to the wire. Dozens of neighborhood coalitions are making a last-minute push to delay the deal. ....