From the Strong Economy for All Coaltion comes this ad, targeting five Republican State Senators, urging them to pass a “millionaire’s tax.” The ad sounds like two rich guys happy that they can spend boatloads of extra money, thanks to opposition to this tax.
The ad does not make any mention of the governor’s Read More
ALBANY—One notable detail about the results of the State Senate’s debate on Andrew Cuomo’s government consolidation bill late yesterday was the final vote tally: the measure passed 46-16.
Several Republicans–including Minority Leader Dean Skelos–voted against the legislation. It has been touted as a way to lower property taxes, particularly in suburban areas.
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ALBANY—One notable detail about the results of the State Senate's debate on Andrew Cuomo's government consolidation bill late yesterday was the final vote tally: the measure passed 46-16.
Several Republicans–including Minority Leader Dean Skelos–voted against the legislation. It has been touted as a way to lower property taxes, particularly in suburban areas.
"We Read More
ALBANY—Majority Leader Malcolm Smith’s M.T.A. bailout bill has now been amended—the changes are mainly technical—it most likely must “age” another three days before the chamber can vote on the it. That’s one hurdle, but the legislation has a much bigger obstacle ahead: Smith doesn’t appear to have 32 votes to actually pass the measure.
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ALBANY—Majority Leader Malcolm Smith's M.T.A. bailout bill has now been amended—the changes are mainly technical—it most likely must "age" another three days before the chamber can vote on the it. That's one hurdle, but the legislation has a much bigger obstacle ahead: Smith doesn't appear to have 32 votes to actually pass the Read More
ALBANY—Along party lines, the State Senate Transportation Committee voted to advance the chamber's bill to bail out the M.T.A. even as its passage looks unlikely. Its sponsor acknowledged that it will likely be amended and said it simply "starts a conversation."
"I'm going to do whatever is necessary," State Senator Martin Malave Dilan said. Read More
ALBANY—Along party lines, the State Senate Transportation Committee voted to advance the chamber’s bill to bail out the M.T.A. even as its passage looks unlikely. Its sponsor acknowledged that it will likely be amended and said it simply “starts a conversation.”
“I’m going to do whatever is necessary,” State Senator Martin Malave Dilan said. Read More
