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Democratic assemblyman calls on Silver to resign

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:31:28 -0400

ALBANY, New York - A published report says a member of the Assembly's Democratic conference is calling on Speaker Sheldon Silver to resign over his role in a sexual harassment scandal.

NY pol accused of serial sex harassment to resign

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:36:00 -0400

ALBANY, New York - A New York assemblyman accused of sexually harassing young female staffers for years says he will resign before he's expelled from the Legislature.

Cuomo, ex-wife Kennedy push farm workers' rights

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:30:20 -0400

ALBANY, New York - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his ex-wife, Kerry Kennedy, on Monday each pushed to protect migrant farm workers' rights, with Kennedy declaring that the workers are abused under remnants of laws aimed at oppressing blacks after the Civil War.

Cuomo proposes 3-year rate freeze in LIPA takeover

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:43:38 -0400

ALBANY, New York - Gov. Andrew Cuomo received tentative support from legislative leaders Monday for his plan to finally sideline the Long Island Power Authority, which has been criticized for high rates and questionable response in disasters for years.

Group cites 100,000 NY campaign finance violations

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:32:03 -0400

ALBANY, New York - Gassing up twice a week in New Jersey? Hiring Turdo the magician? Buying smoked meats for Christmas presents?

Clergy jumping into NY mixed martial arts fight

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:23:12 -0400

ALBANY, New York - Clergy members have jumped into the New York fight over legalizing mixed martial arts competitions in the state, lobbying Tuesday against what they called a vicious "blood sport" that appears to hold special appeal for some hate groups.

Free summer camps going to children hit by Sandy

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:15:19 -0400

ALBANY, New York - Free summer camp stays are being offered to children from families hit by Superstorm Sandy in New York and New Jersey.

Silver says he expects NY corruption law this year

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:54:47 -0400

ALBANY, New York - Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says he expects New York to have a new anti-corruption law by the end of the legislative session, but stressed the vast majority of lawmakers are hardworking and honest.