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NCPR News Staff: Karen DeWitt

NYS Capitol Correspondent
Karen DeWitt has covered state government and politics at the New York State Capitol for public radio for ten years. Before that she worked at WINS, New York. She has also written for numerous publications, including Adirondack Life, Empire State Report, and Metroland. E-mail

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Assembly Democrats Delay Seneca Gambling Pact

Governor Pataki is still waiting for Assembly Democrats to approve a pact with the Seneca nation to build three gambling casinos in western New York. The continued delay has energized anti-gambling groups. They've stepped up their rhetoric against the plan. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

NYS Schools Disappointed with Bare-Bones Budget

Schools around New York State are not pleased with the state legislature's decision to pass a bare bones budget next week that will increase school aid by a small amount.  Go to full article

Pro-Dredging Groups Dismayed by Possible EPA Scaleback

Pro-dredging groups are dismayed over word that there may be a compromised, scaled-down dredging plan in the works for PCB pollution in the Upper Hudson River by General Electric. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Budget Deadline Approaching

It's now almost certain that New York will have the latest state budget ever. It's just over two weeks until the previous date of August fourth and Governor Pataki and legislative leaders remain mired in disagreement over how much money to spend. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Casino Talks Continue

Governor Pataki denies that a casino deal for the Catskills is imminent, but he says talks with the St. Regis Mohawk tribe are continuing. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

NYS Worker Accused of Running Identity Theft Ring

Attorney General Eliot Spitzer says prosecutors have cracked what may be the biggest identity theft ring ever operated by a state worker. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

School Officials Urge Budget Deal by Early August

Governor Pataki and legislative leaders this week will make a final effort to work out a budget agreement or face the latest state budget in history. Meanwhile, school officials across the state are urging lawmakers to have a budget in place by early August. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Upper Hudson PCB Dredging: Advocates and Opponents, Part 2

The EPA is just one month away from issuing a final decision on whether to undertake a massive dredging project on the Hudson River. Karen Dewitt spoke to residents along the river where the dredging may occur. Their opinion of the project is mixed.  Go to full article

Upper Hudson PCB Dredging: Advocates and Opponents, Part 1

In this two-part series, Karen Dewitt takes a boat trip on the Upper Hudson River with those who favor dredging PCB-laden soil out of the river.  Go to full article

NYS Assembly Agrees: Latest Budget Ever

The New York State Assembly met in Albany as New York headed toward breaking the record for the latest ever state budget. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

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