This week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has come under fire for limiting the media’s access and ability to ask him questions as he faces a number of scandals. So far the strategy has delivered some benefits to the embattled Democrat. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the governor’s strategy. Also, the Siena College Research Institute has released its 14th annual survey of Upstate New York Business Leaders.

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