New York Beats

5 PM Broadcast

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Part I

News Update by Julie Englander

Virgin Voters by Megan Donis
First-time voters head to the polls with anticipation and expectations.

D'Amato/Schumer Race by Danielle Haas
The issues that lay beyond the mudslinging in this hotly contested race.

Courting the Black Vote by Jessica Graham
The black vote has become crucial in the tight Senate race.

Interview with Conn Nugent
Host Bob McCaffrey talks about voter apathy and voter education with the Executive Director of Citizen's Union.

Voters' Voice by Colin Campbell
The down-and-dirty campaigning has voters speaking out.

Pataki/Vallone Race by Joshua Robbins
Was this race decided before the votes were cast?

From the Bleachers to the Ballot by Gabrielle Middaugh
The New York Rangers "chief" cheerleader runs for the State Senate

Lost in Translation? by Nuchada Ruchira
Are translators at the polls the best way to assist non-English voters?

Part II

News Update by Greg Roth

Spitzer/Vacco Race by Jennifer Morrow
The campaign for Attorney General focuses more on money than on crime.

Divided We Stand by Carl Schweitzer
A gay political group's endorsement of Senator D'Amato creates controversy among its members.

Interview with Daniel O'Donnell
Host Stephanya Huntley talks with the President of Broadway Democrats about hate crime legislation.

Grandpa Munster Turns Green by Vanessa Arredondo
Green Party Gubernatorial Candidate Al Lewis hopes that three's not a crowd.

McCall/Blakeman Race by Jonathan Landreth
Can an unknown Republican ride Pataki's coat-tails to unseat Comptroller McCall?

Campaign Currency by Katrina Wright
A city charter referendum looks to change the rules of campaign financing.

Unheard Voices by Joshua Robbins
As politicians aggressively court voters, members of the deaf community feel isolated from the political process.

Voters' Voice II by Kimberly Gdula
Voters speak out about impeachment and the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Kids Speak by Taslin Alfonzo
Future voters need not be able to read The Starr Report to form their own opinions on the presidential scandal.

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Executive Producer: LaNeice Collins
Senior Editor: Michael Gruzuk Senior Producer: Kerry Donahue
Assignment Editor: Betsy Rate
Hosts: Stephanya Huntley & Robert McCaffrey
Guest Segment Producer: Vanessa Heaney
NewsWriters: Julie Englander, Gregory Roth
Studio Director: Cindi Creager
Web Producers: Rebecca Raphael, David Terraso
Jaz Masters: Kendall Seyer, Dong Wang