Casey Bortnick

Albany

Statewide Anchor at Spectrum News Rochester

Statewide Anchor at Spectrum News Buffalo

Statewide Anchor for #SpectrumNews1. NY Emmy Winner, 8X Regional Murrow Award Winner, @AP winner. Proud native of NY’s North Country. Former Quarterback.

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Making sense of the New York state budget proposals

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Casey Bortnick

Making sense of the New York state budget proposals BY Tim Williams and Casey Bortnick New York State PUBLISHED 11:51 AM ET May 05, 2025 PUBLISHED 11:51 AM EDT May 05, 2025 While Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that there was a state budget agreement last week, bills have not been printed now more than a month after the budget was due.
N.Y. state senator pushes immigration reform after visit by Trump's border czar

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Tim Williams |Casey Bortnick

Nathan Gusdorf, executive director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, joins Capital Tonight. New York State1 day agoTherese Daly, the president and CEO of the United Ways of New York State, joins Capital Tonight. New York State6 days agoRa is ranking member on the state Assembly Ways & Means Committee. New York State1 week agoOrganizations have been in the process of trying to resettle 203 legal refugees from various resettlement camps around the world. New York State1 week ago
Examining the mental health needs of correction officers amid New York strike

Feb 19, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Tim Williams |Casey Bortnick

This week, correction officers from just about every corner of the state went on strike to protest working conditions and regulations in New York’s prisons. From wage, safety and overworking concerns, these issues can weigh heavy on the minds of the people who guard New York’s prisons. Dr. Caterina Spinaris, founding director of Desert Waters Correctional Outreach, discussed the mental health needs of correction officers.
Rep. Mike Lawler on N.Y. prison strikes, NYC Mayor Adams, congestion pricing

Feb 19, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Tim Williams |Casey Bortnick

As he continues to mull his 2026 options, Hudson Valley Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler was in Western New York on Wednesday to stand with state Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt at a press conference on the prison strikes happening across New York state.
Now former Rep. Marc Molinaro discusses new Congress and his future

Jan 3, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Tim Williams |Casey Bortnick

Members of the new 119th Congress descended on the nation’s Capitol Friday with Republican majorities in both chambers of Congress and the second term of Donald Trump on the horizon. While the GOP has the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, it is one of the smallest in congressional history. So what can New Yorkers expect from the new Congress? For that, Capital Tonight turned to now former Republican Rep.
Newly minted Albany County DA Lee Kindlon discusses plan for term

Jan 2, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Tim Williams |Casey Bortnick

Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More SHARE After a closely watched primary election, Albany County has a new district attorney for the first time in 20 years. Lee Kindlon, a private practice attorney with military experience, upset the incumbent David Soares in the primary and won over 60% of the vote in the general election.
Unite NY poll shows New Yorkers support term limits

Nov 27, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Tim Williams |Casey Bortnick

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has argued that a commission that exercises executive authority cannot cede its appointment power to the Legislature. New York State1 day agoTonko discussed the MAT Act and New York state’s drug policy with Capital Tonight host Susan Arbetter. New York State2 days agoThese kinds of appointments don’t need a vote by the Senate and could be in place for up to two years. New York State6 days agoThe junior senator discussed Hochul's reelection bid two years from now.
Getting assistance to veterans that served our country

Nov 11, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Tim Williams |Casey Bortnick

On Monday, we commemorate the brave men and women who make up our armed forces and thank them for their service. In exchange for their bravery and sacrifice, they are entitled to help and care through the Veterans Affairs system and the many organizations dedicated to helping them, yet some veterans aren’t getting the help they may need.
Rep. Marc Molinaro discusses his reelection effort for NY-19

Oct 15, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Tim Williams |Casey Bortnick

One of the closest House races in 2022 was here in upstate New York when Republican Marc Molinaro bested his Democratic challenger by less than 2 percentage points in the 19th Congressional District. Flash forward to today where the region is set for a rematch. Molinaro joined Capital Tonight on Friday to discuss his candidacy and some of the issues impacting the district that includes portions of the Hudson Valley and Southern Tier.
Lee Zeldin discusses Equal Rights Amendment, his future plans and 2024 election

Sep 19, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Casey Bortnick

At a rally on Long Island Wednesday, former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump told supporters that he’s hoping to bring back former U.S. Rep. Lee Zedin to Washington. Zeldin, the strongest performing statewide Republican candidate for governor in two decades, told Capital Tonight that his focus is on Nov. 5, Election Day, at this point.