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Cuomo recuses himself in Paterson investigation, appoints former chief judge

Amid growing political pressure, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is recusing himself from two investigations into the Administration of Governor Paterson. Our Michael Scotto has the story.

Updated 03/11/2010 09:55 PM

Aqueduct Entertainment Group deal dead

Another controversy that's surrounded Governor Paterson, and the state legislature, has been the deal to let the Aqueduct Entertainment Group set up a slot machine casino at the Queens horse racing track. Now that deal was deemed officially dead, after the state Lottery Commission said it couldn't license the politically connected business conglomerate. Our Josh Robin has the details.

03/11/2010 09:06 PM

What type of governor would Ravitch be?

Richard Ravitch's work on the budget is being viewed by some as a sample of what type of Governor he might be if the current scandals surrounding David Paterson force him to resign. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has more on the man who is next in line to become Governor and the problems he may face.

Updated 03/11/2010 06:28 AM

State budget negotiations continue

As the April state budget deadline looms, lawmakers and the Governor still seem far apart in negotiations. But as our Erin Billups reports, there was some progress Tuesday as Liutenant Governor Richard Ravitch began to outline his four year plan to improve the state's bottom line.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:00 AM

DiNapoli on budget

While lawmakers struggle with the best way to piece together this year's budget, one state leader has a few suggestions on how to make sure the state doesn't find itself in this same position in the future. Comptroller Tom DiNapoli rolled out a plan to tackle more than a handful of recurring problems that have left the state with multi-billion dollar budget gaps. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has more on the plan and how the state legislature is reacting to it.