In our second installment examining the impact of the 2008 elections on New Jersey, our guests are the chairmen of the two state political parties, Democrat Assemblyman Joseph Cryan and Republican Tom Wilson. Watch.

Over the last 50 years, NYC has lost around 900,000 manufacturing jobs. Today, New York’s surviving factories face stiff competition from foreign imports, and fight for space amongst condos and commercial developments. What has losing this source of jobs meant for New York’s economy? See multimedia feature.

Grant and Lee in War and Peace, at the New-York Historical Society, examines the lives of the generals who led a generation through the Civil War. Enter to win a pair of tickets, an exhibit catalog, and the complete DVD set of Ken Burns’ Civil War. Deadline: Nov. 24.

In this one-hour dialogue with New Yorkers hosted by Rafael Pi Roman, the Governor addresses the state’s worst financial crisis in decades. Questions were submitted via Thirteen.org and in person, and encompass a wide range of topics, including cuts in education programs, property taxes, healthcare coverage, and support for small businesses.

The first in a 3-part examination of what the 2008 elections mean for New Jersey and the nation. The guests for this program are Democratic political consultant Phil Alagia and Republican advisor Steve Some. Watch.