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Lawmakers Leave for the Weekend Without Solving Budget Crisis Albany, NY (2009-11-20) The state legislature spent its fourth day at the Capitol this week, with no agreement so far on how to close the $3.2 billion dollar deficit.
Paterson, Legislature Pass Leandra's Law, Agree to Authority Reform, No Budget Deal Yet Albany, NY (2009-11-19) State lawmakers still haven't reached an agreement to close the state's $3 billion dollar budget gap, but the governor did sign the so-called "Leandra's Law" and leaders did reach an agreement to overhaul the states public authorities.
For Paterson, Budget Fight is High Stakes Oswego, NY (2009-11-18) Governor Paterson was talking to legislative leaders about how to resolve the state's budget crisis, but as the end of the second day of special sessions this week came to a close, no agreement had been reached. Paterson has staked his reputation on resolving the state's budget crisis, and as the mid December deadline draws ever nearer, it's make or break time for the governor.
No Deal on Deficit Plan Yet Albany, NY (2009-11-17) For the second week in a row, Governor Paterson has called state lawmakers back to the Capitol to try to resolve the state's financial crisis, but on Monday, they seemed further apart than ever.
Special Session Ends With No Votes on Budget Bills, Gay Marriage Albany, NY (2009-11-11) A special session called by Governor David Paterson Tuesday failed to produce bills to solve the state's budget crisis or to legalize gay marriage, though lawmakers planned to vote on some more minor bills.
Paterson, in Speech, Asks Legislature to Agree to Budget Cuts Albany, NY (2009-11-10) The state legislature will meet in special session to try to address New York's looming budget gap, after Governor David Paterson gave a speech on the state's fiscal problems to a rare joint session of the legislature.
Paterson to Deliver Speech on Budget Today Albany, NY (2009-11-09) Governor David Paterson is going ahead with plans to present a speech to the state legislature Monday on New York's budget problems, and to then ask lawmakers to pass his budget cutting bills on Tuesday. But the governor is facing opposition from some lawmakers, and groups effected by the cuts.
Bruno Trial Begins Albany, NY (2009-11-03) Former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno proclaimed his innocence at the start of his trial on federal corruption charges in an Albany courtroom.
Paterson says Combined Budget Deficit Now at $10b Albany, NY (2009-10-30) Governor Paterson, at meeting with legislative leaders, said the state's budget deficit has grown even bigger, and that lawmakers now face closing a combined $10 billion dollar gap for the end of this fiscal year and the star of the next.
Tour Highlights the Ghosts of the Capitol Albany, NY (2009-10-29) If the state's looming budget deficit isn't scary enough, this October at the New York's State Capitol, visitors can take a tour that showcases the ghost stories and legends in the gothic style building. Reporter Karen DeWitt went along on a tour to see for herself.