Morning Read: Scandal at NYPD, Voice in Albany 2012: Poll shows “abrupt change in attitude” with voters; two year low. [Jim Rutenberg and Megan Thee-Brenan] 2012: The poll. By Azi Paybarah
Albany G.O.P. Not Cool With Possible Lanza Congressional Bid Republicans in Albany aren’t too keen on the idea of State Senator Andrew Lanza giving up his seat to challenge By Azi Paybarah
Parties Fight Over How to Be Bi-Partisan, Immediate Inaction Results ALBANY—Democrats in the State Senate are acknowledging (at least temporary) rejection in their offer of three committee chairmanships to Republicans. By Jimmy Vielkind