New York State Senate
State Senate Votes To Rename Nassau County Bridge For Slain Police Officer
The New York State Senate on Tuesday approved legislation to rename a bridge in Bellerose, Long Island, for a Nassau County police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty last fall.
N.Y. State Assembly Votes To Increase Minimum Wage
The New York State Assembly approved a bill Tuesday night that would increase the minimum wage to $9 hour and provide for automatic further increases tied to inflation.
State Senate GOP Calls Proposed Abortion Rights Expansion Extreme
Republicans in the New York State Senate have slammed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to expand abortion rights as an extreme measure from what they call the radical left.
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.
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.
NYS Assembly Leader Reserving Judgment On New State Senate Power-Sharing Deal
Under the senate deal, the position of temporary president of the senate will alternate between the Republicans and the five-member IDC every two weeks.
NY State Senate Forms Bipartisan Task Force On Sandy Recovery
The members of the task force will tour and hold hearings in damaged communities across the New York metropolitan region.
GOP, Independent Democrats Unite For State Senate Majority
Furious Democrats who won a majority of seats in the New York State Senate have called a deal among Republicans and five Democrats to control the chamber a “coup.”
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.
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.
Control Of New York State Senate Deemed Too Close To Call
In Albany, the fight for the New York State Senate was too close to call early Wednesday, hours after the polls closed.
New York State Legislators Eye Hiking Pay To Possibly More Than $100K Per Year
They already make more money then lawmakers in 47 other states. And now New York State’s part-time legislators are reportedly trying to give themselves a big raise.
New York Middle Class Tax Cut Legislation Passes
State lawmakers have made a tax cut deal reality. Albany lawmakers passed a bill that cuts taxes for the middle class but makes millionaires pay a whole lot more.
Ex-Giant David Tyree: Gay Marriage Could Lead To ‘Anarchy’
David Tyree, best known for his astounding helmet-catch for the Giants in Super Bowl XLII, is railing against same-sex marriage and warning of “anarchy” if the measure is approved.
NY Senate Democrats Push Funding For Jobs Program
The Democrats will need to persuade the Senate’s Republican majority that the proposals will work if they are to become law. The jobs bill is being introduced with just nine days left in the scheduled legislative session.
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