Renegade Democrats Think State Senate GOP Will Help Protect Immigrants
The Independent Democratic Conference members say they're hopeful Senate Republicans will work with them to support immigrants.
Diane Savino
Renegade, Republican-Aligned Faction in State Senate Picks Up Another Member
Jesse Hamilton is joining Jeffrey Klein's Independent Democratic Conference, guaranteeing the splinter group's continued influence in Albany.
City Council Sounds Defiant While Bending to Pressure From Albany on Bag Fees
"We are the legislative body of the City of New York. We are the ones that have been elected by our constituents here in the city," said Melissa Mark-Viverito. "We hope that that would be honored and that would be respected."
