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 »
The currently projected $2.1 billion State Budget deficit is expected to swell to $4.6 billion in 2010-11, $13.3 billion in 2011-12, and $18.2 billion in 2012-13, culminating in a three-year, out-year gap of... 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 »
In a letter sent to CBS Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Les Moonves earlier today, I called for the firing of 'Late Show' host David Letterman over... more »