Andrew Cuomo and Governor David Paterson on November 9, 2010

Former NY Gov. Paterson & Albany Reform; Candidates on Housing

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 10, 2013

Former New York Governor David Paterson discusses the recent political scandals in Albany and what kinds of reforms could discourage abuse. Plus: highlights from Brian’s forum on housing with mayoral candidates. Then, how external forces – like a specific shade of pink or photographs of a light bulb, for example – can change the way we feel and behave; an April series on recycling looks at organics with Ron Gonen, NYC’s first-ever deputy commissioner of recycling and sustainability; and a 400-year history of Greenwich Village.

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