ALBANY—Assemblyman Richard Brodsky says pushing for a Constitutional Convention is going to be his next big thing.
“We did something no one thought we could do. We successfully reformed state institutions where there was a lot going on. If you use hospitals, the roads, or the subways in this state, you are deeply involved in Read More
ALBANY—The first of what was predicted as “challenges” after the Democratic Congressional victory in the North Country has materialized: a former Republican official announced he will run in a primary against Assemblywoman Janet Duprey.
Dave Kimmel, who was the party chair in the Town of Plattsburgh, will publicly announce his bid against Duprey Read More
“People have almost forgotten he ran against Carl McCall,” Representative Charlie Rangel said of Andrew Cuomo. “[Cuomo's] done a great job as the attorney general, and he’s mended fences. … I just don’t see how he could possibly run against Paterson.”
Fred says the White House is still opposing David Paterson’s election efforts, Read More
That email wasn’t really sent from Kirsten Gillibrand’s blackberry.
Tom DiNapoli audits Andrew Cuomo.
Andrew Hawkins makes his escape.
L. Joy Mitchell said 2009 was a learning experience.
Juanita Scarlett doesn’t join John Liu’s administration, but Andrew Cuomo’s.
Sheldon Silver doesn’t oppose the city taking over Governor’s Island.
ALBANY—David Paterson said there are rumors of another millionaires’ tax out there.
“I thought there would be some modification, but I heard a rumor yesterday that some of my colleagues are talking about another millionaires’ tax, and that would demonstrate, I would say, a completely addictive personality,” Paterson told John Gambling on WOR. “The Read More
“Scandal and irresponsibility have been Albany’s creed for decades. This year, the gang added another outrage to the list: complete fiscal incompetence,” writes the Times. “The only solace is this: The entire Legislature is up for re-election in 2010. And unless there is a sudden turnaround – and, so far, we see few signs Read More
ALBANY—Dan Donovan, the Republican district attorney from Staten Island, says he’s “processing” advice and is “exploring” a run for attorney general, should Andrew Cuomo decide he’s not going to seek re-election to the office.
“I’ve sought out the counsel of some people whose opinions I trust,” Donovan told me by phone this afternoon. Read More
ALBANY—The court battle between David Paterson and education groups will be postponed, at the education groups’ request.
A hearing on a suit filed by New York State United Teachers (and others)–which contends that Paterson acted improperly when he stalled aid payments to schools, citing a lack of cash–will now be held Jan. 20 Read More
ALBANY—Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver thinks Andrew Cuomo is going to run for governor.
“I do,” Silver told Fred Dicker on WGDJ. “I think he’s clearly showed he’s popular and has always wanted to be governor, and I think he senses thinks it’s his opportunity.”
“Where I will be, let’s talk in June,” Silver said, Read More
The Monserrate Inquisition Panel’s draft report accepted prosecutors’ arguments that Monserrate acted toward political self-preservation after a spat with his girlfriend.
There is not yet a final recommendation of disciplinary action or expulsion.
Senator Andrew Lanza, a Staten Island Republican, said the committee’s work was “very thoughtful, very deliberative.”
