New York State Senate

Another New York State Senator Arrested

Karen Dewitt — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Former Senate Democratic Leader John Sampson turned himself in to federal authorities Monday, after being accused in a nine count indictment of embezzling nearly half a million dollars from mortgage foreclosure accounts, and then trying to cover it up.

NY State Senator Malcolm Smith Arrested

Associated Press — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:24:10 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — New York state Sen. Malcolm Smith, a New York City councilman and four other politicians are facing charges in a public corruption probe.

New York State Senator Jose Peralta - THE DREAM Act and the New York State budget

Karen Dewitt — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

As New York State budget talks reach their final days, and perhaps even hours, a group of Hispanic lawmakers is pushing for the inclusion of the Dream Act in the budget, It would offer college aid to children of undocumented immigrants who were born in the country.

New York State Senator Patty Ritchie - "Grown in New York"

Patrick Donges — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:30:00 +0000

Several New York state Senators gathered this morning at the capitol in Albany to introduce a package of legislation they say would strengthen the state’s agricultural industry.

WAMC’s Patrick Donges spoke with Senator Patty Ritchie, Republican of the 48th district and chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee about the "Grown in New York" plan.

Ex-NY state senator admits stealing from nonprofit

Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:59:00 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — A former state senator pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges she embezzled nearly $88,000 from a taxpayer-subsidized program that helps low-income families navigate the city's public school system.

NY Assembly Takes Up Gun Legislation

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:42:32 +0000

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Legislation that would give New York state the toughest gun restrictions in the nation is expected to easily pass today in the state Assembly, where is it being debated this morning.

It's already won approval in the state Senate, where the Republican leader says it is "well-balanced" and "protects the Second Amendment."

The Capitol Connection #1301

Alan Chartock — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by is New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, a Yonkers Democrat who is the new Leader of the Democratic Conference. Leader Stewart-Cousins, who has served in the Senate since 2007, is the first woman to head a legislative conference in Albany. They discuss the Senate’s unusual configuration, the minimum wage, and mandate relief.

The Capitol Connection #1249

Alan Chartock — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by Democratic New York State Senator Liz Krueger. They discuss the new power-sharing coalition in the Senate, the chances of raising the minimum wage, and Sandy relief.

David Lombardo - The Daily Gazette

Bob Barrett — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:10:00 +0000

The outcome of one Capital Region New York State Senate race could be the key to whether the Senate majority remains in the hands of Republicans, or flips to Democrats, giving Democrats full control of both legislative chambers and the governor’s office.

DiCarlo plays spoiler in NY 41st Senate Race

Hank Gross — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:09:25 +0000

Many are crediting Democrat Terry Gipson’s win in New York’s 41st State Senate seat over incumbent Republican Stephen Saland to Conservative Party candidate Neil DiCarlo, who entered the race on the sole issue of Saland’s vote for same-sex marriage. Hudson Valley correspondent Hank Gross reports…