ALBANY—What about that road and bridge plan?
Republicans blasted Democrats for not including a plan to fund road and bridge projects upstate when they passed a bailout for the M.T.A., and have since asked where things stood.
State Senator Martin Malave Dilan, chairman of the chamber's Transportation Committee, said he was dismayed that a Read More
ALBANY—The M.T.A. rescue bill passed the State Assembly by a comfortable 30-vote margin Wednesday night, but it didn't get any votes from Staten Island. All four members who represent Richmond County—Lou Tobacco, Matt Titone, Michael Cusick and Janele Hyer-Spencer—voted no on the measure. Tobacco, the lone Republican Assembly member from New York City, introduced a Read More
ALBANY—The M.T.A. rescue bill passed the State Assembly by a comfortable 30-vote margin Wednesday night, but it didn't get any votes from Staten Island.
All four members who represent Richmond County—Lou Tobacco, Matt Titone, Michael Cusick and Janele Hyer-Spencer—voted no on the measure. Tobacco, the lone Republican Assembly member from New York City, introduced Read More
ALBANY—Republicans have started formally making their case against the M.T.A. bailout bill, voicing objections for the record that will not, barring some unforeseen act, affect its final passage.
In the State Senate, Democrats Martin Malave Dilan and Bill Perkins answered questions as best they could. Dilan weathered the most blistering of the Republican storm, Read More
ALBANY—Republicans have started formally making their case against the M.T.A. bailout bill, voicing objections for the record that will not, barring some unforeseen act, affect its final passage. In the State Senate, Democrats Martin Malave Dilan and Bill Perkins answered questions as best they could. Dilan weathered the most blistering of the Republican storm, getting Read More
ALBANY—Here's the actual M.T.A. bailout bill.
I'm reading it now. You can contrast it with this bill, which is the bill the State Senate introduced a few weeks ago.
Lamakers are reviewing it in conference now; it's expected they may start debate around 6 p.m. That's assuming they don't take a dinner break.
Everyone is expecting Read More
ALBANY—Here's the actual M.T.A. bailout bill. I'm reading it now. You can contrast it with this bill, which is the bill the State Senate introduced a few weeks ago. Lamakers are reviewing it in conference now; it's expected they may start debate around 6 p.m. That's assuming they don't take a dinner break. Everyone is Read More
ALBANY—David Paterson just said the reason the introduction of an M.T.A. bailout bill has been stalled is "just some lingering anxiety and concern that the money wouldn't get back to the school districts," referring to the objections to his earlier bailout proposal voiced by state senators Craig Johnson and Brian Foley of Long Island. Read More
ALBANY—David Paterson just said the reason the introduction of an M.T.A. bailout bill has been stalled is "just some lingering anxiety and concern that the money wouldn't get back to the school districts," referring to the objections to his earlier bailout proposal voiced by state senators Craig Johnson and Brian Foley of Long Island. But Read More
ALBANY—Where's the bill?
There was an announcement of an M.T.A. bailout deal last night, but no legislators have seen an actual bill at this point. Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos, leaving a leaders meeting a few moments ago, lamented this fact.
Outside the legislative chambers, I found Gene Russianoff of the Straphangers Campaign and Read More
ALBANY—Where's the bill? There was an announcement of an M.T.A. bailout deal last night, but no legislators have seen an actual bill at this point. Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos, leaving a leaders meeting a few moments ago, lamented this fact. Outside the legislative chambers, I found Gene Russianoff of the Straphangers Campaign and Neysa Read More
ALBANY—The Three Men in a Room model of government in Albany left much to be desired. It was characterized by partisan gridlock and opacity, as dictatorial legislative leaders and the governor decided the state's business behind closed doors.
Now, what we're seeing is what happens if a handful of other men—ones you've never heard of, Read More
ALBANY—With exhausted relief and little fanfare, David Paterson and legislative leaders announced an agreement on a $2.26 billion bailout bill for the M.T.A. during a Red Room press conference this evening. It is expected to be passed by legislators tomorrow.
"This agreement will allow the M.T.A. to continue its critical infrastructure repair programs and Read More
ALBANY—With exhausted relief and little fanfare, David Paterson and legislative leaders announced an agreement on a $2.26 billion bailout bill for the M.T.A. during a Red Room press conference this evening. It is expected to be passed by legislators tomorrow. "This agreement will allow the M.T.A. to continue its critical infrastructure repair programs and will Read More
These days, even good-government crusaders are feeling a little nostalgia for the Old Dysfunctional Read More
