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Slot Machine (File Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Plan For ‘Huge’ Long Island Casino In The Works

A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York, according to the head of the Nassau County Off-Track Betting Corp. and a legislative bill.

2013/05/16

New York State Capitol in Albany (file / credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Catholics Lobby In Albany As Abortion Fight Brews

Catholic bishops are making their annual lobbying visit to Albany as Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Senate Republicans are starting to clash over the governor’s abortion law proposal.

2013/03/19

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Critics Contend Extending ‘Temporary’ Income Tax Is Bad For NY

The $2 billion income tax increase isn’t due to expire until 2014, but that’s an election year.

2013/03/18

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Cuomo Not Open To Changes In Substance Of Gun Control Law

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that he is only open to “technical changes” to correct mistakes in his landmark gun control legislation, and not substantive changes.

2013/03/04

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (file / credit: Office of Sheldon Silver)

Eye On Politics: Sheldon Silver Pushes N.Y. DREAM Act

New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says that the state should its own DREAM Act to help undocumented immigrants go to college.

2013/02/07

Cuomo Continues Push For Hike In New York’s Minimum Wage

Pitching his budget proposals to an audience at City College on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said one of his top priorities is raising the state’s minimum wage.

2013/02/07

New York State Assembly debate on gun control - Jan. 15, 2013 (credit: Peter Haskell / WCBS 880)

Gov. Cuomo Signs Nation’s Toughest Gun Control Legislation Into Law

The Assembly voted in favor of the bill 104-43. The bill was passed by the Senate 43-18 late Monday. It was immediately was brought to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed it into law.

2013/01/15

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (L); Sen. Dean Skelos (R) (credit: Getty Images)

NY Lawmakers Call For Crackdown On Illegal Weapons; Cuomo Says Proposal ‘Misses The Mark’

Under the proposal announced by Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos, new laws would impose tougher prison sentences for illegal gun possession, using illegal weapons for crimes or taking them on school property.

2013/01/07

New York State Senate Bipartisan Task Force on Sandy Recovery Jan. 3, 2013 (credit: youtube.com)

Bipartisan Superstorm Sandy Task Force Members Tour Storm-Ravaged Parts Of Long Island

In about a month, the task force will put out a report on what needs to be done to help the residents. The lawmakers said that includes fighting insurance companies on behalf of homeowners.

2013/01/03

GOP, Independent Democrats Take Control Of New York State Senate

Senate Republicans and the Independent Democratic Conference on Tuesday struck a deal to take control of the Senate in an unprecedented power-sharing deal.

2012/12/04

New York Senate (credit: Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

Democratic State Sen.-Elect Felder To Sit With GOP In Albany

New York State Senator-elect Simcha Felder is a Democrat, but has decided to serve with the Republican conference when his term begins.

2012/11/13

Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks to reporters - New Rochelle, NY - May 10, 2012 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

If Deal Goes Through, N.Y. Parents Will See Job Evaluation Of Teachers For First Time

New York parents will see for the first time the job evaluations of the teachers who instruct their children under a deal expected soon. Parents won’t get a detailed performance review, but rather broad categories such as “highly effective” and “ineffective.”

2012/06/16

Sen. Skelos Says Cuomo’s Pot Proposal Won’t Pass His Chamber

Sen. Skelos, a Long Island Republican, said it’s wrong to downgrade punishment to a simple violation for having up to 25 grams of marijuana in the open.

2012/06/06

Leiby Kletzky (credit: leibykletzkymemorialfund.com)

Pilot Program Named After Leiby Kletzky To Put Security Cameras In Borough Park, Flatbush

The $1 million pilot program funded by a grant from State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos will purchase about 150 security cameras, to be placed in the Borough Park and Flatbush neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

2012/05/20

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (credit: Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images, FILE)

New York Officials Say Higher Minimum Wage Proposal Is Dead

The Assembly’s Democratic majority plans to pass its version of the bill Tuesday, but Senate Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos said the measure won’t reach the Senate floor.

2012/05/14

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