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Defense rests in Bruno corruption trial

The fate of former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno could be in a jury's hands as early as Monday afternoon. Bruno's defense rested Monday morning without calling another witness, ending testimony as the federal corruption trial entered its ...

From GLENN BLAIN AND KENNETH LOVETT, New York Daily News,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Joseph Bruno,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party,  NFL

Controller Thomas DiNapoli joins Gov. Paterson in dire outlook on state budget

Gov. Paterson speaks to a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Albany. Who do you blame for the New York State budget crisis? ALBANY - Gov. Paterson Friday laid out a doomsday scenario if the Legislature does not make significant ...

From KENNETH LOVETT CHIEF, New York Daily News,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: David A Paterson,  Thomas DiNapoli,  U.S. Democratic Party

Joe Bruno pal at trial says he hired pol to use his 'rolodex'

ALBANY - Former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno launched his consulting agreement with a close pal on a plane ride back from a Florida golf trip, it was revealed Friday. "He started talking about Sheldon Silver and how Sheldon Silver was getting ...

From GLENN BLAIN AND KENNETH LOVETT, New York Daily News,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Sheldon Silver,  U.S. Senate,  Joseph Bruno,  Donald J Trump

Top court blocks attempt to toss gov't orders to recognize same-sex couples married outside NY

ALBANY - The state's top court Thursday rejected an attempt to throw out two government orders to recognize same-sex couples married legally outside New York. The 4-3 ruling was based on limited technical grounds and did not address the broader issue ...

From KENNETH LOVETT CHIEF, New York Daily News,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Civil Service,  Alliance Defense Fund

'Soviet-style' state authorities - such as MTA - will be under more scrutiny

Sen. Bill Perkins speaks a news conference Wednesday at the Capitol. He is joined by Assemblyman Richard Brodsky (left) and Gov. Paterson. Who do you blame for the New York State budget crisis? ALBANY - "Soviet-style" state authorities like the ...

From KENNETH LOVETT CHIEF, New York Daily News,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: MTA,  Richard Brodsky,  David A Paterson,  Michael Bloomberg

69% of New Yorkers fear state will run out of cash next month: poll

A Marist Colelge poll shows that by a 69-31% margin, New York voters are worried or very worried that the state may run out of money next month. Are you worried the state will run out of money? ALBANY - The Senate Democrats may not believe Gov. ...

From KENNETH LOVETT CHIEF, New York Daily News,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  David A Paterson,  MTA,  Richard Brodsky

'Leandra's Law' passes State Senate; Gov. Paterson to sign later today

Lenny Rosado, the father of the 11-year-old girl who inspired the law, broke down in tears after the Senate voted 58-0 to pass the legislation. ALBANY - Leandra's Law is only one signature away from reality. The bill, which would make it a ...

From KENNETH LOVETT CHIEF, New York Daily News,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: David A Paterson,  Henry Hudson,  Diane Savino

The News whips pols into action to pass 'Leandra's Law'

Lenny Rosado speaks during a news conference with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver at the Capitol on Tuesday. If Leandra's Law is passed, do you believe there will be fewer drunk driving tragedies? ALBANY - When Senate President Malcolm Smith was ...

From KENNETH LOVETT CHIEF, New York Daily News,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Sheldon Silver,  U.S. Senate,  Charles Fuschillo,  George W. Bush,  Barack Obama

State of Shame: Parade of dirty pols leaving Albany grows larger

Who do you blame for the New York State budget crisis? Fourteen state lawmakers over the past decade left Albany because of criminal or unethical conduct, a new report by Citizens Union of the City of New York shows. The problems have worsened over ...

From KENNETH LOVETT CHIEF, New York Daily News,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Citizens Union,  Eliot Spitzer,  Joseph Bruno

Emotional father Lenny Rosado pushes for Albany pols to pass 'Leandra's law'

Lenny Rosado, center, is flanked by state Sens. Eric Schneiderman, left, and Malcolm Smith at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. ALBANY - A victorious and emotional Lenny Rosado Tuesday called for quick passage of drunk ...

From KENNETH LOVETT CHIEF, New York Daily News,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Henry Hudson,  Sheldon Silver,  U.S. Republican Party,  Charles Fuschillo,  Harvey Weisenberg

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