wnyc.org / 93.9fm / am 820

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....

Obama Greets Paterson, Praises Cuomo

by Karen DeWitt

September 22, 2009

Support for high-tech innovations is not the only message President Obama brought to New York yesterday. The President also delivered a not-so-subtle message about who should run for Governor next ye....

Lackluster Response to State Early Retirement Plan

by Karen DeWitt

September 15, 2009

Governor Paterson’s early retirement buyout plan has attracted less than half of the state workers officials expected to see take the offer. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REPORTER: When the go....

Lawmakers Back in Senate

by Karen DeWitt

September 10, 2009

State senators are back in Albany for a special session to vote on ethics reforms and a green jobs bill and to mull over what to do about a $2 billion budget gap. Business leaders have some ideas, a....

NY Senate to Be Tested Again in Special Session

by Karen DeWitt

September 10, 2009

The New York State Senate is due back in Albany today, but with Democrats holding a narrow majority, it’s uncertain if there's enough votes to approve key bills. Karen DeWitt reports. REPORTER: Se....

Recession Means Local Governments Must Pay More For Pensions

by Karen DeWitt

September 03, 2009

The New York state comptroller says Albany, local governments, and taxpayers will need to pay far more into the state's pension system because of big losses. Karen DeWitt reports. REPORTER: State Co....

Counties: Cut Spending, Don't Tax Property Owners

by Karen DeWitt

September 02, 2009

County leaders from across the state are calling on Governor Paterson and the legislature to cut spending to balance the state’s latest budget gap, and not to pass on any more costs to county taxpa....

Governor Says Health Officials Ready for Swine Flu

by Karen DeWitt

August 31, 2009

Governor Paterson and state health officials are making plans to cope with the next expected outbreak of swine flu, which they say could begin when school starts. Karen Dewitt reports from Albany. R....

Paterson Tries New Budget Approach

by Karen DeWitt

August 27, 2009

As summer winds down, Governor Paterson is preparing to handle budget negotiations a little differently. Karen Dewitt reports from Albany. REPORTER: Paterson says he won't propose a specific budget ....

1 2 3 4 5 6