CAPITAL TONIGHT - Amsterdam/Mohawk Valley

Search terms:

Do you have a story idea or topic you’d like the Capital Tonight team to cover? Let us know by emailing feedback@capitaltonight.com.

New York

Levy to announce his run for governor

After months of speculation, Steve Levy says he's ready to become a Republican and will formally launch his campaign for Governor Friday. Our Josh Robin has more on Levy's change of heart and the uphill campaign battle he faces.

Updated 11:00 PM

New York

Cuomo targets pension abuse

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says he's expanding his efforts to root out fraud in the state pension system. As Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross reports, Cuomo says a practice known as pension padding, or spiking, is nothing new.

Updated 10:53 PM

New York

Lawmakers pushing for term limit for State Police Superintendent

In the wake of three successive resignations of high ranking members of the state police in just the past three weeks, there are calls for reforms to increase stability and accountability at the top of the agency. Our Kaitlyn Ross spoke to lawmakers on both sides the aisle who say it's time for a change in how the process is done.

03/17/2010 09:07 PM

Albany

Governor's press secretary announces resignation

Governor Paterson's press secretary is resigning amid scandals that threaten the administration. Marissa Shorenstein says she is quitting because her reported role in one of the scandals makes her unable to do her job effectively. Our Grace Rauh has the latest.

Updated 5:55 AM

Albany

Paterson breaks silence on top aide's accuser

In his first direct denial of the accusation, New York Governor David Paterson says he didn't try to persuade a woman to drop a domestic violence complaint against one of his top aides.

Updated 5:56 AM