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Albany

Levy announces candidacy for governor on Republican line

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy has announced his campaign for governor. Speaking in Albany on Friday, the lifelong Democrat discussed his decision to switch parties and his plans to challenge Rick Lazio for the Republican nomination for governor. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross was there for the announcement and has the details.

Updated 03/19/2010 04:23 PM

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 03/19/2010 06:39 AM

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 03/18/2010 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.