In a shift from past elections, the Independence Party endorsed Democrat Scott Murphy instead of Jim Tedisco.
In New York, Chris Smith argues that the legacy of Eliot Spitzer is David Paterson, "who as lieutenant governor was chosen because of a petty political annoyance and because he could provide some comic relief."
State agencies are anticipating new hires when federal stimulus dollars reach them.
Much to the disappointment of some candidates, Village Election Day can't be held on St. Patrick's Day.
The D&C points out that Kirsten Gillibrand has yet to visit the East End or the Southern Tier.
A blogger at Rochester Turning looks at plans for high speed rail between Buffalo and Albany and says we shouldn't weep for CSX.
Mid-year expansion of the budget is drawing criticism in Utica.
And below, Newt Gingrich on Jim Tedisco at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
