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Ruben Diaz to Tom Duane: Put Up or ‘Shut Up’
The conservative minister and state senator is calling what he thinks is Duane's bluff over having the numbers to pass a marriage-equality bill in Albany.
State Senator Tom Duane: We Have the Votes to Pass Marriage Equality
Not everyone is so optimistic, however.
New Yorkers Wholeheartedly Agree With Governor Paterson on Something
People want gay marriage to be voted on regardless of whether it will pass.
New York Evenly Divided on Gay Marriage
New poll shows 46–46 split on gay marriage, while Nate Silver is pessimistic that it'll pass the State Senate.
Marriage-Equality Bill Passed in State Assembly
The lower body of New York's state legislature approved Governor Paterson's measure to allow gay couples to wed last night.
The Dalai Lama Helps Us Appreciate Our Mediocre Government
His Holiness offers words of wisdom at the State Senate yesterday.
MTA Bailout Agreement Nearly Reached, Not That Anyone Is Impressed
The papers seem to expect Albany to come up with smart, long-term solutions. Ha!
Same-Sex Marriage Has Made Some of Malcolm Smith’s Relationships Awkward
The Senate Majority Leader tries not to mention gay marriage with his friend and pastor, Reverend Floyd Flake, while the issue can't be avoided with Governor Paterson.
Gay Marriage Vote Out of Paterson’s Hands
Governor Paterson defers to Malcolm Smith. Not that he has a choice.
Pretty Much Everybody Hates Budget Plan by Paterson, Silver, and Smith
The plan, drafted in secret, has been roundly razzed from almost every corner.
Legislative Leaders Agree to Roll Back Rockefeller Drug Laws
Sheldon Silver, Malcolm Smith, and Governor Paterson have reached an agreement to repeal many of the draconian mandatory minimums on drug sentencing in New York State.
Everybody Hates Malcolm Smith Today
After he unveiled a weak MTA bailout plan, the New York papers are letting Smith have it.
Gay-Marriage Advocates Still Scrambling After Malcolm Smith Flub
The Senate majority leader says that despite his comments over the weekend, it's not time to give up hope.
Diaz: ‘I Am Still a Democrat. And I Will Always Be a Democrat’
'But I won't vote with the Democrats.'
Poll Gives Great News to State Senate Dems, Except Leader Malcolm Smith
According to a poll from the weekend, Democrats are set to take over the State Senate for the first time in 43 years. Unfortunately for current minority leader Smith, some people don't want him to stick around to see it happen.
Governor Paterson Seeks to Extend Bruno Alliance With Cushy Albany Post
The lovable gov wanted to offer the former GOP Senate majority leader an advisory post in his government.
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