Oct 02, 2007 — Just days after a scathing Federal report found big gaps in security along the US-Canada border, a coalition of New York state, Quebec Provincial, and local officials from the North Country say they plan to step up their efforts to stop illegal traffic. New York State Homeland Security Secretary Michael Balboni held a meeting yesterday in Plattsburg. As Brian Mann reports, they say better communication is the first step.  Go to full article

Jan 18, 2007 — Governor Eliot Spitzer, a Democrat, scored a political coup when he persuaded a Republican State Senator to become his top homeland security advisor. On Wednesday, Michael Balboni gave his first public speech. Karen DeWitt was there.  Go to full article