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Bruno Defense Rests, Jury Could Begin Deliberations Monday
Albany, New York
(2009-11-20)
The defense has rested its case in the federal corruption trial of Joe Bruno, without the former Senate leader taking the stand. The jury could begin deliberating as early as Monday afternoon.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-20)
The defense has rested its case in the federal corruption trial of Joe Bruno, without the former Senate leader taking the stand. The jury could begin deliberating as early as Monday afternoon.
Paterson Warns of Credit Rating Downgrade if Budget Inaction Continues
Albany, New York
(2009-11-20)
Governor Paterson is threatening layoffs, furloughs and possibly curtailing pre Kindergarten programs if state lawmakers don't agree with him soon on how to close the state's budget gap.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-20)
Governor Paterson is threatening layoffs, furloughs and possibly curtailing pre Kindergarten programs if state lawmakers don't agree with him soon on how to close the state's budget gap.
Lawmakers Leave for the Weekend Without Solving Budget Crisis
Albany, New York
(2009-11-19)
State lawmakers will try for better luck in week three, as they exit the Capitol for a long weekend after failing to reach agreement on how to close the state's $3.2 billion dollar budget deficit.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-19)
State lawmakers will try for better luck in week three, as they exit the Capitol for a long weekend after failing to reach agreement on how to close the state's $3.2 billion dollar budget deficit.
Paterson, Legislature Pass Leandra's Law, Agree to Authority Reform, No Budget Deal Yet
Albany, New York
(2009-11-18)
There's still no agreement at the Capitol on a how to resolve the state's budget deficit, but Governor Paterson and state lawmakers have worked on some other laws in the meantime. One enacts the toughest penalties in the nation against drunk driving, another reforms practices at New York's public authorities.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-18)
There's still no agreement at the Capitol on a how to resolve the state's budget deficit, but Governor Paterson and state lawmakers have worked on some other laws in the meantime. One enacts the toughest penalties in the nation against drunk driving, another reforms practices at New York's public authorities.
For Paterson, Budget Fight is High Stakes
Albany, New York
(2009-11-17)
Governor Paterson has staked his reputation on resolving the state's budget crisis, and as the mid December deadline for a cash crunch draws ever nearer, it's make or break time for the governor.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-17)
Governor Paterson has staked his reputation on resolving the state's budget crisis, and as the mid December deadline for a cash crunch draws ever nearer, it's make or break time for the governor.
No Deal on Deficit Plan Yet
Albany, New York
(2009-11-16)
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.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-16)
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.
Listen to Paterson's Full Answer on Why he Rescinded the New License Plate Plan
Albany, New York
(2009-11-16)
Governor Paterson explains why he had a change of heart over a plan to require that New Yorkers buy new license plates, starting next spring, though he says he still needs the legislature to make up for the $129 million dollar loss.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-16)
Governor Paterson explains why he had a change of heart over a plan to require that New Yorkers buy new license plates, starting next spring, though he says he still needs the legislature to make up for the $129 million dollar loss.
Paterson More Willing to Compromise on Budget Reduction
Albany, New York
(2009-11-12)
Governor Paterson says he and legislative leaders are now "three quarters" of the way toward agreement on a plan to balance the state's budget, and he hopes bills can finally be passed when lawmakers return next week.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-12)
Governor Paterson says he and legislative leaders are now "three quarters" of the way toward agreement on a plan to balance the state's budget, and he hopes bills can finally be passed when lawmakers return next week.
Special Session Ends With No Votes on Budget Bills, Gay Marriage
Albany, New York
(2009-11-10)
Governor David Paterson says he will call more special sessions for next Monday and Tuesday, and hopes to talk with legislative leaders to reach agreement on legislation by then.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-10)
Governor David Paterson says he will call more special sessions for next Monday and Tuesday, and hopes to talk with legislative leaders to reach agreement on legislation by then.
Gay Marriage Vote Unlikely in State Senate
Albany, New York
(2009-11-10)
Hopes for a gay marriage vote in the State Senate fadeed, as the legislature met Tuesday in a special session that was also aimed at resolving the state's budget crisis.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-10)
Hopes for a gay marriage vote in the State Senate fadeed, as the legislature met Tuesday in a special session that was also aimed at resolving the state's budget crisis.
Paterson, in Speech, Asks Legislature to Agree to Budget Cuts
Albany, New York
(2009-11-09)
Governor Paterson gave a brief address to state lawmakers Monday, and pleaded with them to act or close the budget gap. Afterward, Paterson held a private meeting with legislative leaders. A special session is scheduled for Tuesday.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-09)
Governor Paterson gave a brief address to state lawmakers Monday, and pleaded with them to act or close the budget gap. Afterward, Paterson held a private meeting with legislative leaders. A special session is scheduled for Tuesday.
Paterson to Deliver Speech on Budget Monday
Albany, New York
(2009-11-06)
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.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-06)
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.
First Witnesses Testify in Bruno Trial
Albany, New York
(2009-11-03)
The first witnesses in the corruption trial of former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno testified in federal court Tuesday, as the prosecution tried to show that Bruno had tried to conceal some of his business interests from the public.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-03)
The first witnesses in the corruption trial of former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno testified in federal court Tuesday, as the prosecution tried to show that Bruno had tried to conceal some of his business interests from the public.
Bruno Trial Begins
Albany, New York
(2009-11-02)
Former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno proclaimed his innocence at the start of his trial on federal corruption charges in an Albany courtroom.
Albany, New York
(2009-11-02)
Former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno proclaimed his innocence at the start of his trial on federal corruption charges in an Albany courtroom.
Honest Services Statute at Heart of Bruno Trial
Albany, New York
(2009-10-30)
The corruption trial of former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno gets underway in a federal courthouse in Albany Monday. There is some dispute, though, about the statute that Bruno has been charged under, known as the "theft of honest services" clause.
Albany, New York
(2009-10-30)
The corruption trial of former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno gets underway in a federal courthouse in Albany Monday. There is some dispute, though, about the statute that Bruno has been charged under, known as the "theft of honest services" clause.
Paterson says Combined Budget Deficit Now at $10b
Albany, New York
(2009-10-29)
The governor told legislative leaders that the current year gap has grown to $3.2b and next year's gap is now estimated at $6.8b dollars.
Albany, New York
(2009-10-29)
The governor told legislative leaders that the current year gap has grown to $3.2b and next year's gap is now estimated at $6.8b dollars.
Nickel Deposits on Water Bottles Takes Effect Saturday
Albany, New York
(2009-10-28)
The state's newest version of the bottle deposit law begins October 31st, and the purchase of bottled water will require a five cent deposit, just like beer and soda bottles.
Albany, New York
(2009-10-28)
The state's newest version of the bottle deposit law begins October 31st, and the purchase of bottled water will require a five cent deposit, just like beer and soda bottles.
Tour Highlights the Ghosts of the Capitol
Albany, New York
(2009-10-27)
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.
Albany, New York
(2009-10-27)
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.
Story of the Indian Artifacts and the Great Capitol Fire of 1911
Albany, New York
(2009-10-28)
Ghost Tour Guide Stuart Lehman tells the story of the Iroquois artifacts, which witnesses claim were miraculously saved during the great Capitol fire of 1911.
Albany, New York
(2009-10-28)
Ghost Tour Guide Stuart Lehman tells the story of the Iroquois artifacts, which witnesses claim were miraculously saved during the great Capitol fire of 1911.
Monserrate Legal Fund a "Million Dollar Loophole" in Gift Ban, Group Says
Albany, New York
(2009-10-26)
A government reform group is blasting a decision by the Legislative Ethics Commission to allow State Senator Hiram Monserrate to collect money for a legal defense funds, saying it creates a "million dollar loophole" in the state's gift ban.
Albany, New York
(2009-10-26)
A government reform group is blasting a decision by the Legislative Ethics Commission to allow State Senator Hiram Monserrate to collect money for a legal defense funds, saying it creates a "million dollar loophole" in the state's gift ban.
