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New York State Senate

city politic Aug. 9, 2018

Cuomo’s State Senate Deal Unravels As Rogue Democrats’ Rivals Gain MomentumChallengers to the Senate’s breakaway Democrats have become a political force, running against the kind of backroom deals that kept the GOP in power.

By David Freedlander
Apr. 25, 2018

Dems Win New York Special Elections, But Rogue Lawmaker Costs Them State ControlDemocrat Simcha Felder said he’ll still caucus with Republicans, quashing dreams of a blue trifecta in the Empire State — for now.

By Margaret Hartmann
Apr. 24, 2018

Democratic Control of New York State May Be Just One Special Election AwayA race in Westchester on Tuesday could finally flip control of the state Senate — if a rogue Democrat doesn’t block the blue trifecta.

By Peter Keating
new york state senate May 12, 2016

Dean Skelos Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in Corruption CaseHe and his son had been found guilty in December on eight federal counts of bribery, extortion, and conspiracy.

By Joe DeLessio
May 11, 2015

More Albany Fallout: GOP State Senate Leader OutState Senator John Flanagan will replace Dean Skelos as the State Senate’s majority leader.

By Chris Smith
your tax dollars at work June 1, 2014

New York Lawmakers to Debate Official State Amphibian NowThough the wood frog seems to be the only contender.

By Delia Paunescu
shady politicians May 8, 2013

Shirley Huntley’s Court Plea Lays Out New York Corruption WebGotta love a local political scandal.

By John Surico
progress Apr. 27, 2013

New York State Senator Wants to Ban Gay ‘Conversion’ Therapy for Kids Brad Hoylman thinks its time to follow California’s lead.

By Delia Paunescu
equal rites Sept. 27, 2012

Ousted Pro-Gay GOP Senator May Run Independent“You should not be left to stand alone now.”

By Brett Smiley