Hempstead, NY, Oct 19, 2010 — Andrew Cuomo and Carl Paladino, the major party candidates for Governor, ignored each other during last night's wide-ranging televised debate.

The five minor party candidates provided comic relief, audacious zingers and alternative viewpoints in the 90-minute discussion. Karen DeWitt has more.  Go to full article

Jul 23, 2010 — Andrew Cuomo and his RV are making a swing through eastern half of the North Country today. The Democratic candidate for Governor has appearances in Port Henry, Plattsburgh, and Saranac Lake. He'll march in the Seaway Festival parade in Ogdensburg tomorrow. The stops are part of Cuomo's plan to visit all 62 counties in his "Drive for a New New York" campaign. Yesterday, Cuomo held rallies in Watertown and Speculator, and he toured the Lewis County fair in Lowville. That's where David Sommerstein found the Democrat greeting fairgoers. He reports many voters still have questions before choosing New York's next Governor.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, May 24, 2010 — On Friday, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo made it official. He's running for governor and hopes to replace fellow-Democrat David Paterson, who has bowed out of the race. Cuomo will face either Republican Rick Lazio or Democrat-turned-Republican Steve Levy in November. Todd Moe talks with Adirondack Bureau Chief Brian Mann about the race.  Go to full article

Ogdensburg, NY, Apr 23, 2010 — Suffolk County executive Steve Levy brought his campaign for Governor to Ogdensburg on Wednesday. He mingled with St. Lawrence County Republicans at a meet-the-candidates night at the Freighthouse restaurant. Levy switched parties from Democrat to Republican for this race. Some of his Democratic donors are demanding he return their campaign contributions. Levy told David Sommerstein he would not allow a late state budget if he were Governor. He says if the legislature couldn't pass a budget by the deadline, his executive budget would take effect.  Go to full article

Rensselaer, NY, Mar 22, 2010 — Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy made it official Friday - he's switching from the Democratic Party to become a Republican and run for governor, he says, as a change agent. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, Feb 22, 2010 — Governor David Paterson formally announced his candidacy for governor over the weekend. He began with a speech on Long Island at his law school alma mater, Hofstra University, and then made stops in Rochester and Buffalo. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Jan 28, 2010 — Governor David Paterson was in the North Country yesterday, announcing that a new, temporary ferry will begin serving Crown Point and Addison Vermont as early as this weekend. The Lake Champlain bridge closed in mid-October after inspectors founds the concrete pilings were disintegrating. As Brian Mann reports, residents and business-owners in the Champlain Valley see the new ferry as another big step toward returning their lives to normal.  Go to full article

Rensselaer, NY, Oct 06, 2009 — Governor David Paterson keeps saying he will run for election next year. Despite low poll numbers and admonitions from the White House that he should step aside. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Mar 12, 2009 — It's been a year since Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace just days after news broke of his use of a high-end prostitution ring. His resignation thrust then Lieutenant Governor David Paterson into the spotlight and into the Governor's office. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article

Apr 24, 2008 — The Governor spent an hour yesterday talking on air with North Country Public Radio listeners. Martha Foley has more.  Go to full article