Republican Comptroller candidate released two TV spots two day, one that showcases the now-Scarsdale, Westchester County resident for his upstate New York roots and “outsider status” with the other attacking incumbent Democrat Thomas DiNapoli. “Harry Wilson. Working class family. Self-made businessman,” intones a gentle-voiced narrator as sepia-toned photographs are displayed…. Read More →
Lawmakers remain at odds over a plan to overhaul the state university system, known as SUNY Empowerment. Senate Democrats whose districts include large state university campuses are refusing to budge on voting for the final piece of the now 17-weeks-late budget, until the program is approved. The proposal would allow individual… Read More →
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who is running for election this fall, received a boost today in the form of an endorsement from the Civil Service Employee Association. Union President Danny Donohue said CSEA chose DiNapoli because of his honesty and integrity and performance as comptroller since being appointed in 2007. (DiNapoli… Read More →
At least five senators—three Democrats and two Republicans—were absent from today’s special session, according to Senate Democrats’ press office. Update: Sen. Kemp Hannon has arrived, according to the Senate Republicans. Those not checking in included Senate President Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, Sen. George Onorato, D-Queens, Sen. Bill Larkin, R-New Windsor, Orange… Read More →
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, emphasized on Talk 1300 AM radio today that his chamber has already passed all the budget bills. The Senate has not, “and we’re here to see what we could do to help to make sure that the Senate can get that bill done.” The one… Read More →
And they’re gone. The Senate is coming back Tuesday at 10 a.m. after spending two fruitless days in Albany. Both the Assembly and Senate gaveled in and out today and Wednesday. There was word earlier today that the Senate might vote on the Energize New York program, but those plans… Read More →
The Editorial Board held an Editorial Spotlight interview with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino on Wednesday. The discussion focused on Astorino’s announcement that he is seeking to merge the public safety and emergency services departments, the projected deficit for 2011, Astorino’s struggles with the Board of Legislators, the future of… Read More →
Lawmakers may be spending their summer vacations in Albany. Gov. David Paterson said on WOR-AM talk radio in New York City that he is frustrated with legislators and will take action if they don’t accomplish anything in special session today. “My patience has run out and I’ll see what they… Read More →
As expected, the state Legislature gaveled in and out of session this evening without taking up the state budget or any of the 10 bills introduced by Gov. David Paterson. Both the Assembly and Senate came into session briefly and were done by 7 p.m. They are scheduled to return… Read More →
On Page 41 of Judge Judith Kaye’s report about the domestic-violence case involving former top aide David Johnson offers this voice message left by Gov. David Paterson to the victim Sherr-una Booker on Feb. 24 as the New York Times was publishing a story about the case. “Sherri, this is… Read More →
