Garden City Hotel

The State Democratic Convention kicks off in Buffalo on Monday, and the Republican State Convention kicks off in Hempstead on Tuesday. Here's a taste of the proceedings, full schedules after the jump.

Republican schedule highlights include a salute to outgoing Governor Pataki on Wednesday night at the Grand Ballroom of the Garden City Hotel and a party with the NY GOP at the hotel's Posh Lounge.  read more »

The Democrat's schedule highlights include Eliot Spitzer's Convention Kick-Off Event at Dunn Tire Park; Denise O'Donnell's reception at the Century Grill; Mark Green's reception at D'Arcy McGee's Restaurant; Andrew Cuomo's reception at the Pearl Street Grill; and Late Night with David Paterson at the Ellicott Square Building Atrium on Monday. Friends of Hillary will host a breakfast on Wednesday at the Buffalo Convention Center.

—Nicole Brydson