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Capital Tonight

A civil court judge ruled NYC must release a consultant’s review of the city’s 911 system and emergency response times that the Bloomberg administration has been fighting to keep private. Spotted in Albany: An “I am the government” billboard, featuring... »

Long Becoming Conservative Party ‘Favorite’ vs. Gillibrand

Capital Tonight

NYC attorney and political newcomer Wendy Long is emerging as “the favorite” among Conservative Party leaders and is likely to clinch the nomination when rank-and-file leaders gather in New York City for their convention on March 19, state Party Chairm... »

Special Master’s Map Good For Rep. Buerkle

Capital Tonight

One member of Congress who was thrown under the bus a little by both the Senate GOP and Assembly Democrats plans was freshman Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle. Both plans they submitted drew liberal Tompkins County into her seat making it difficult for ... »

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The Weekend That Was

Capital Tonight

Rush Limbaugh apologized, saying his “choice of words was not the best” when he called Sandra Fluke a slut. His semi-apology, which appeared via a statement on his website, came after advertisers pulled their support for his radio show. The shock jock ... »

Here And Now

Capital Tonight

Big Blue won Super Bowl XLVI, defeating the New England Patriots 21-17 in an emotional roller-coaster of a game. They will be rewarded with a ticker-tape parade up the Canyon of Heroes tomorrow, and afterwards receive keys to the city from Mayor Bloomb... »

Here And Now

Capital Tonight

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is (still) in Albany with no public schedule as of yet. Support for an independent redistricting commission is growing, up to 52 percent from 48 percent in October, according to a new Q poll. New Yorkers remain split over hydrofrackin... »

Here And Now

Capital Tonight

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Buffalo this morning to make an announcement about UB2020. He’ll be at the university’s Center for the Arts, Drama Theater, at 11 a.m. The announcement involves a $35 million state funding plan (AKA “seed money”) to help pay for... »