Tuesday afternoon, I instructed my staff to provide to Governor Paterson and his staff a series of 'conversation starters' for reducing New York's projected $3 billion budget... more »
"I was encouraged that during our public Leaders' meeting this morning, Governor Paterson agreed to my suggestion that our legislative staffs and Lieutenant Governor Ravitch should meet and... more »
Last week, I announced my intention to introduce a bill calling for a "People's Constitutional Convention" in New York State. A Constitutional Convention comprised of citizen legislators is our best ... more »
Governor Paterson's unilateral naming of a Lieutenant Governor is wholly unconstitutional and will only add to the recent chaos and legislative paralysis that has engulfed the State Senate. The... more »
With just 15 days left in the Legislative Session set to conclude June 22, a whole host of issues - from reforming Empire Zones, to easing the tax burden on localities and taxpayers - still need... more »