Compromise Could Lead To 9/11 Bill Passage
Supporters were finally confident that the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act will be approved before the lame duck session ends.
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Supporters were finally confident that the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act will be approved before the lame duck session ends.
New York's top court has rejected Democratic Sen. Craig Johnson's request for a full manual recount in his narrow loss to Republican newcomer Jack Martins.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has set aside a bill he was expected to sign that would have imposed steep fines regarding illegal sidewalk ATMs.
New York's incoming governor, Democrat Andrew Cuomo, says he won't raise taxes even though he will inherit a budget deficit of at least $9 billion when he takes office in January.
The New York State Commission on Public Integrity has fined Gov. David Paterson $62,125 for accepting five tickets to the first game of the 2009 World Series at Yankee Stadium.
"In Bridgeport, for example, one guidance counselor is responsible for 900 children," State Representative Chris Caruso said.
Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer said Sunday they are offering a less-costly alternative to the original version of the James Zadroga bill.
Speaking to 1010 WINS and WCBS 880 Sunday, Rep. Peter King said that leaders of Muslim communities in the United States needed to be more cooperative with law enforcement.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker banged the bi-partison drum Sunday morning on NBC's "Meet the Press," saying partisan rhetoric was good for ratings but not for progress.
Proponents say it's not yet clear how long it would take to establish an electronic ticket buying system, noting that many issues would have to be addressed.
New York's top court will hear a Democratic state senator's challenge Monday to the vote tally showing he lost his seat on Long Island and consider his request to have all district ballots recounted from the state's new voting machines.
More than 13,000 men and women were kicked out of the military since the Don't Ask, Don't Tell law was enacted in 1993, and now they have reason to celebrate.
Sen. Schumer took offense to Sen. McCain's comments that the Senate was "fooling around" with the 9/11 health bill. Meanwhile, Sen. Gillibrand said she was hopeful the measure would pass soon.
For the first time this holiday season, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz is sending out Christmas cards with a message. It's a message Mayor Michael Bloomberg might not like.
The 9/11 health bill has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, but remains stalled in the U.S. Senate.
