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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. ....

New York Democrats Pick New Leaders

December 15, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

New York Democrats have picked two new co-chairs to run their state Democratic Committee. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports: REPORTER: Members of the New York state Democratic Committee were jubilant at....

Atlantic Yards Environmental Review Vote Today

December 08, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

The Atlantic Yards project is set to clear another huge hurdle today when the state's top economic development agency votes on the development's environmental review. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports: ....

John Jay College Students Discuss Police Shooting

December 07, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

The debate over the police shooting of Sean Bell continues throughout the city. But what does the shooting and the reaction to it mean to those studying and training for careers in law enforcement? W....

Spitzer Outlines Major Reforms

November 30, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Governor-Elect Eliot Spitzer has thrown down the gauntlet to Albany, with the introduction of sweeping ethics reforms, many of them imposed on himself and his lieutenant governor. WNYC’s Elaine Riv....

Legislators Get Names on Pork

November 28, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Every year, state legislators work to bring home the bacon to their districts. But in the past, they did not attach their names to the funded initiatives known as member items. All that has changed t....

Reaching Out of Poverty: New York's Young and Unemployed

November 24, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

In the coming weeks the Bloomberg Administration will announce details of its effort to reduce poverty. One group city officials plan to target is young adults who are struggling to get by. Many of t....

Cuomo Announces Transition Team

November 20, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Attorney General-elect Andrew Cuomo has selected 70 legal and academic experts for his transition team. He says he wants them to help him find top-flight candidates when he takes over in January. Fo....

Spitzer Gathers Diverse Group of Advisors

November 17, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Governor-Elect Eliot Spitzer has established 13 advisory groups to help him with policy decisions. Spitzer says his selections come from diverse perspectives and regions. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports....

How Will Eliot Spitzer Move Forward and Who Will Help Him

November 10, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Now that his landslide victory is behind him, Eliot Spitzer must make good on his promise to radically reform government. Joining us now is WNYC’s Elaine Rivera to discuss how Spitzer is going to d....

Spitzer Becomes Governor-Elect

November 08, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

There were no surprises as the Democrats swept the top state wide seats in last night's elections. But it was clear that Eliot Spitzer, Governor-Elect, was the man of the hour. WNYC's Elaine Rivera r....

Republican, Democrat or... Rent Is Too (Damn) High

October 24, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Virtually all New Yorkers entering the voting booth November seventh will recognize the Republican and Democratic parties. Some may even know about the Green and Working Families parties. But in this....

Both Candidates for Gov Campaigning Hard

October 06, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Both major party candidates running for New York governor campaigned at very different types of events yesterday. Democrat Eliot Spitzer reiterated his goal to legalize same-sex marriage if elected ....

Pirro Says She's Done Nothing Wrong

September 27, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Former Westchester District Attorney Jeanine Pirro has disclosed she is under federal investigation for allegedly attempting to wiretap her husband because of a suspected affair. WNYC's Elaine Rivera ....

Why Debate?

September 26, 2006

by Elaine Rivera

Along with health care, taxes, and the economy, whether or not to debate has become part of the regular campaign rhetoric. Front-runner nominees try to shun them; underdog candidates clammer to have t....

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