Pedro Espada Jr., the Senate majority leader, faces a tough battle in the Sept. 14 primary, but political observers say he remains a formidable candidate to defeat.
Fri 3 Sep 2010
Tue 31 Aug 2010
Filed under: State Legislatures, Elle's Law, Roads and Traffic, Law and Legislation, Accidents and Safety, New York State — @ 3:30 am
After her daughter was struck by a car in search of parking, a woman helped create Elle’s Law, a stricter stance on reckless driving.
Wed 25 Aug 2010
Filed under: Teachers and School Employees, Charter Schools, State Legislatures, Race to the Top Fund, Klein, Joel I, Bloomberg, Michael R, New Jersey, Connecticut, New York State, Education and Schools, New York City — @ 10:44 am
Local officials who pushed for educational changes celebrated a victory in a competition for federal money.
Wed 25 Aug 2010
State and city officials who pushed for educational changes celebrated a victory in a competition for federal money.
Fri 13 Aug 2010
Filed under: State Legislatures, Francisco Moya, Monserrate, Hiram, Democratic Party, Politics and Government, Elections, Queens (NYC) — @ 6:15 pm
Hiram Monserrate, the ousted state senator who is on the ballot in next month’s Democratic primary for an Assembly seat in Queens, is a decided underdog against Francisco Moya.
Fri 13 Aug 2010
Filed under: Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel), Sharpe, Wynton, State Legislatures, Parker, Kevin S, Elections, District Attorneys, Suits and Litigation — @ 6:35 am
The revelation that the father of an assistant district attorney not directly involved in the case was in a primary race against Senator Kevin S. Parker prompted the move.
Fri 13 Aug 2010
Gov. David A. Paterson and legislative leaders have approved an agreement to bring slot machines to the racetrack in Queens.
Wed 11 Aug 2010
A bill in the New York State Legislature to prohibit museums from selling pieces to cover operating costs has faced strong opposition.
Mon 9 Aug 2010
Filed under: New York Uprising, State Legislatures, Reform and Reorganization, Koch, Edward I, New York State — @ 4:20 am
Former Mayor Edward Koch visited upstate New York enlisting support for a pledge to reform state government, and seeking to punish legislators who resist.
Thu 5 Aug 2010
Filed under: Silver, Sheldon, State Legislatures, Budgets and Budgeting, Democratic Party, Cuomo, Andrew M, New York State — @ 4:02 am
This year’s budget fight may offer a preview for Andrew M. Cuomo and a more liberal State Assembly.