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Watch Live: Today's legislative hearing on the public protection proposals in Gov. Cuomo's proposed state budget
Thomas F. O'Mara
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The Legislature's fiscal committees continue a series of public hearings this week on Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2013-2104 proposed state budget.
Today's topic: Public Protection
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
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