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Top New York state lawmakers balk at redistricting reform

May 5th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 159428, 837976, 91763, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News, Top News
Tim Roske / APNew York Senate Democratic Conference Leader John Sampson, D-Brooklyn, speaks during a question and answer session in Albany on Wednesday. Legislative leaders answered questions about reforming state government at an Albany On The Record event. ALBANY, N.Y....

Centered on Syracuse: State lawmakers fail to adopt budget on time again (video)

April 2nd, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 159428, 22353, 498302, 651016, 698065, 91763, Breaking News, Editors Picks, Government, Politics, State News, Vidcast
Vidcast episode No. 33 for Friday, April 2, 2010 Unfortunately, its not an April Fools joke: New York is without a state budget past its April 1 deadline for the 23rd time in 25 years. Centered on Syracuse host...

For a price, New York Senate Democrats offer insider access

March 25th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in 159428, 729951, 91763, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News, Top News
ALBANY, N.Y. — One day after Senate Democrats were harshly criticized for offering labor leaders insider access in exchange for $50,000 campaign contributions, the Democrats expanded the offer. Senate Democrats will now also offer the special access to those lobbying...