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Albany Update

Ken Lovett, Daily News Albany bureau chief, talks about the latest developments in Albany in the senate leadership struggle. He's joined by Gerson Borrero, columnist at El Diario La Prensa and at borreroreport.com.

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Sex Scandal Statute of Limitations

Paul Vitello, staff reporter for the New York Times covering health issues for the Metro desk, discusses the controversy over the bill in Albany that would adjust the statute of limitations in childhood sexual abuse suits.

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Open Phones: The Latest from Iran

Iranian Americans, what are you hearing directly from Iran and do you believe the elections results? Comment below!

Some Useful Iran Election Online Resources
Twitter search for Iran Election
Twitter Posters From Within Iran
Live-Blogging at Huffington Post
Tehranlive Photo Blog
More Photos From Tehran

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Tasini's March to Albany

Jonathan Tasini, executive director of the labor research association, discusses his recently announced candidacy for US Senate from New York.

Tasini for Senate Website
Open Debate New York

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The $600 Million Question

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country, so preserving its open land is a priority for many of its residents. But the Garden State Preservation Trust is out of money, and the state legislature has until the end of June to put funding it on the November ballot. Gary Mount, the owner of Terhune Orchards, and Peter Furey, the executive director of the New Jersey Farm Bureau, talk about why farmland is critical to New Jersey's economy.

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Back in the Fold

New York State Senator Monserrate is set to announce that he will return to the Democratic fold. Dan Janison, Newsday reporter, and Irene Liu, Times Union reporter, discuss this new development in the ongoing turmoil in Albany.

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