Karen Rouse appears in the following:
Bridgegate Trial Stirs Up Frustration in Fort Lee
Monday, October 03, 2016
A 40-year resident of the town says she's among those who were stuck in traffic for 4 hours back in 2013, and she's watching the trial closely.
Legislators in Albany May Need to Ask for a Pay Raise
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
A legislative pay commission will decide if Albany legislators should get a raise, but they say they public isn't supporting it — and no one else is either.
Cuomo Insists His Buffalo Billion Program Is Thriving, Despite Federal Allegations of Fraud and Abuse
Friday, September 23, 2016
Cuomo promises changes to the process of bidding on state projects.
NJ Muslim Leaders Speak Up to Distance Themselves from Rahami
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
North Jersey Muslims are wrestling with how to keep the public from linking radical Islam to their religion, while distancing themselves from the suspect in the weekend bombings.
Weekend Terror Scare Highlights New Technologies, Old Rivalries
Monday, September 19, 2016
The tense weekend in New York and New Jersey drew attention to a number of issues brought to light by violence
An Alert, an Arrest and Reaction in New Jersey
Monday, September 19, 2016
Police arrested Ahmad Khan Rahami just hours after an alert went out Monday on the region's wireless emergency alert system, something that has been used only eight times since 2012.
Two of the Hottest Legislative Races in Tuesday's Primary Election Involve Vacant Seats
Monday, September 12, 2016
Six candidates compete for former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's seat in the 65th legislative district, while four are vying to succeed Sen. Adriano Espaillat in Northern Manhattan.
Disability Benefits Restored for New Firefighters
Thursday, September 08, 2016
Legislation restores a 75 percent disability benefit that had been cut in 2009, giving one young firefighter "comfort."
Widow of Slain Attorney Carey Gabay Draws From Their Life Together to Move Forward
Sunday, September 04, 2016
Trenelle Gabay is working on creating a foundation to help children living in poverty.
De Blasio Shifts Blame For Secrecy of Police Misconduct Records to State
Thursday, September 01, 2016
The progressive mayor's administration has taken a more conservative approach to the release of police records than mayors in the past.
Tech Executives Want Cuomo to Put Airbnb Bill to Rest
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
They're hoping a bill that passed both houses of the legislature doesn't make it past Cuomo's desk.
In Albany, Pay Raises Are a Political Bomb—And Now It's Going Off
Wednesday, August 03, 2016
One member of the Legislative Pay Commission wants a big raise for legislators. Others say, not so fast.
Diana Richardson Goes to Albany
Thursday, July 14, 2016
In a year of unusual turmoil, rookie Assemblywoman Diana Richardson is learning how to navigate Albany as she fights for Brooklyn.
Pride March Mixes Celebration With Resolve After Orlando Shooting
Sunday, June 26, 2016
The 2016 Pride March in New York City combined celebration with memorializing after the recent shooting deaths at a gay club in Florida. Gun control was top of mind for many.
Legislative Sessions Ends with a Lackluster Ethics Package, and Rebuke of the Mayor
Friday, June 17, 2016
The 2016 legislative session ended much like it started — without clear focus.
Session in Albany Crawls to an Unremarkable End
Thursday, June 16, 2016
The governor and legislative leaders have shown little interest in cleaning up corruption in Albany, but lots of enthusiasm for addressing less controversial issues.
Cuomo Administration Slow to Launch Gun Control Database
Monday, June 13, 2016
The database would provide background check information on potential gun buyers, but has yet to be developed amid resistance from pro-gun groups.
In Albany, Abortion Debate Turns to Race, and Turns Ugly
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
A legislator's comments about abortion rates in the black community sparked vitriolic debate in the Assembly.
State Senate Republicans Offer Mayor Just One Year of School Control
Monday, June 06, 2016
Republicans say multiple investigations of the mayor, and failing schools, are reasons to keep de Blasio on a short leash.
Legislators Cashing in on Special Interests in Albany
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Fundraising is a bipartisan affair. Everybody's doing it.
