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Deliberations Underway at Bruno Trial

by Karen DeWitt

November 24, 2009

After three weeks of testimony that included over 500 exhibits and 70 witnesses, jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Senate Leader Joe Bruno will begin deliberations this morning. Karen ....

NY Lawmakers Leave for the Weekend Without Budget Deal

by Karen DeWitt

November 20, 2009

State lawmakers have left Albany after failing to reach agreement on closing a more than $3-billion budget gap. Karen DeWitt reports. REPORTER: A special session in the Senate was canceled after a n....

No Deal Yet on NYS Deficit Plan

by Karen DeWitt

November 18, 2009

Governor Paterson and state legislative leaders are talking, but they still have no agreement on how to close the state’s more than $3-billion budget deficit. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REP....

From Albany: Back to the Negotiating Table

by Karen DeWitt

November 16, 2009

New York State lawmakers are back at the Capitol today for another special session to deal with the state's deficit, and possibly act on a same-sex marriage bill. For more on what's ahead in Albany ....

Paterson, Leadership Close to Striking Budget Deal

by Karen DeWitt

November 12, 2009

Governor Paterson says he and lawmakers have almost reached an agreement on a plan to balance the state’s budget. Reporter Karen DeWitt has more from Albany. REPORTER: In a meeting with legislativ....

Senate Special Session Ended With No Deficit or Same-Sex Marriage Action

by Karen DeWitt

November 11, 2009

A special session of the New York state legislature ended with no action on reducing the state’s deficit, or legalizing same-sex marriage, but Governor Paterson says he’s determined to try again ....

Education Advocates Protest Paterson's Education Cuts

by Karen DeWitt

November 10, 2009

Education advocates gathered outside the governor's office before yesterday's budget address, to protest the governor's plan for mid-year cuts to school aid. Karen DeWitt has more from Albany. REPOR....

Paterson to Deliver Budget Speech

by Karen DeWitt

November 09, 2009

Governor Paterson will address state lawmakers this afternoon to outline the state’s budget problems. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REPORTER: Virtually all 212 state lawmakers now plan to atte....

First Witnesses Took Stand in Bruno Trial

by Karen DeWitt

November 04, 2009

The first three witnesses have taken the stand in the federal corruption trial of former New York Senate Leader Joe Bruno. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REPORTER: The first witnesses included we....

Bruno Trial Begins

by Karen DeWitt

November 03, 2009

A jury of seven women and five men have been chosen in the federal corruption trial of Joe Bruno. Karen DeWitt reports on opening statements in the former senate majority leader's case. REPORTER: As....

Corruption Trial of Joseph Bruno Begins

by Karen DeWitt

November 02, 2009

The corruption trial of former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno begins today, in a federal courthouse in Albany. If convicted on all counts, the 79 year old former Senator could face up to 2....

Paterson: Deficit Balloons to $10B

by Karen DeWitt

October 30, 2009

Governor Paterson says the state budget deficit has grown yet again, to a projected $10-billion. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REPORTER: Paterson, following a leaders meeting in which no conclus....

Monserrate Legal Fund Called "Million Dollar Loophole"

by Karen DeWitt

October 27, 2009

Government reform groups are blasting a decision by the Legislative Ethics Commission to allow Queens State Senator Hiram Monserrate to collect money to pay his legal bills, saying it creates a “mi....

Paterson Rejects Senate Plan to Refinance Bonds

by Karen DeWitt

October 22, 2009

Governor Paterson has agreed to delay a special budget cutting session of the legislature, but he's rejecting a Senate plan to refinance some bonds. From Albany here's Karen DeWitt: REPORTER: Paters....

Governor Proposes New Round of Budget Cuts

by Karen DeWitt

October 16, 2009

Governor Paterson is proposing $3-billion of budget cuts that he says are “very painful”, but necessary to avoid default. Karen DeWitt has more from Albany. REPORTER: The governor's plan include....

Monserrate's Future as Senator Is Uncertain

by Karen DeWitt

October 16, 2009

A judge has found Queens state Senator Hiram Monserrate not guilty of felony assault charges against his girlfriend, but his future in the state senate is still up in the air. Karen DeWitt has more f....

Top Aide to Former Gov Spitzer Fined for Role in Troopergate Scandal

by Karen DeWitt

October 08, 2009

A New York State commission has issued a $10,000 fine to Darren Dopp, an aide to former Governor Eliot Spitzer, for his alleged role in the Troopergate scandal. Karen DeWitt reports. REPORTER: The p....

Former Liberal Party Leader Pleads Guilty to Felony in Pension Corruption Scam

by Karen DeWitt

October 07, 2009

State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says the former head of New York’s Liberal Party Ray Harding has pleaded guilty to receiving $800,000 in kickback fees as part of an illegal pay-to-play scheme u....

Paterson Orders $500m in Cuts

by Karen DeWitt

October 07, 2009

Governor Paterson has ordered state agencies to make $500 million in across-the-board cuts to try to help close a projected $3 billion deficit. Karen DeWitt reports. REPORTER: The agencies hardest h....

Ravitch Ready to Serve as NY Lt. Governor

by Karen DeWitt

September 23, 2009

Richard Ravitch says he's ready to get to work as the state's lieutenant governor, after the state's Court of Appeals yesterday upheld Governor Paterson's authority to appoint him to the state's numb....

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