Lawmakers could make a change to this year's political calendar in order to avoid holding a primary on one of the most sensitive dates of the year. Our Nick Reisman explains.
05/17/2012 09:00 PM
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Governor Cuomo continued his push for reforms of the state office for People with Developmental Disabilities Wednesday with a stop in Syracuse as the State Senate passed his plan overwhelmingly. But the bill appears to be stalled in the Assembly. Our Nick Reisman has details.
05/16/2012 09:00 PM
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The allegations against Binghamton based senator Tom Libous could soon turn into an investigation. A state ethics commission has reportedly taken the first steps that could lead to a formal investigation. Our Nick Reisman has more on this developing story.
Updated 05/15/2012 10:07 PM
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The Democrat-controlled State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to raise the state's minimum wage, but the bill faces a much tougher battle in the Republican-led Senate. As Zack Fink reports, it's unclear how hard the governor will push the issue ahead of the end of the legislative session next month.
Updated 05/15/2012 08:09 PM
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Former State Senator Pedro Espada has been convicted on four charges related to stealing from his health care clinic in the Bronx. But a judge declared a mistrial on several other counts against the former senator, as well as all the counts against his son. YNN's Grace Rauh has more from Brooklyn.
Updated 05/14/2012 09:42 PM
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The Assembly appears poised to pass a minimum wage increase later this week, but it remains unclear whether Governor Cuomo and Senate leaders will support the new bill. YNN's Nick Reisman has the latest on the battle to raise the minimum wage in New York State.
Updated 05/14/2012 09:00 PM
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President Obama gave the commencement address at Barnard College in New York City on Monday. The president paid tribute to the women who raised him and called on the graduates to fight complacency as they enter the work force. YNN's Josh Robin has more.
Updated 05/14/2012 05:56 PM
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The 10th day of deliberations wrapped up for the jury in the corruption case of former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. Yet again, they could not reach a verdict. Our Grace Rauh has been covering the trial from the beginning and has the latest.
05/11/2012 07:34 PM
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President Obama's announcement Wednesday that he supports same sex-marriage is continuing to have political repercussions across the nation and in the city. Our Josh Robin explains.
Updated 05/10/2012 09:03 PM
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On January 1st of next year, a series of mandatory cuts to defense spending will begin: $600 billion worth over 10 years. On Thursday, the House passed a bill that would prevent those cuts from taking place. Our Erin Billups has more.
05/10/2012 06:44 PM
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