ALBANY - New York Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver will step down from his post Monday. The Manhattan Democrat, who’s served as speaker for the past 21 years, is leaving the position while he battles corruption charges that were brought up against … [Read more...]
Skelos Spokeswoman Refutes Report Senate Leader is Under Investigation
ALBANY - The leader of the New York State Senate is refuting a story that came out late last week saying he was also under investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s office. According to the Albany Times-Union, spokeswoman for Senate Leader Dean Skelos … [Read more...]
NY Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos Under Investigation by U.S. Attorney
ALBANY - Another leader in the New York State legislature is being investigated by the same federal investigator who arrested Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. NBC New York is reporting that U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara has turned his sights on … [Read more...]
Silver to Step Down as Speaker Next Monday
ALBANY - It appears that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will not continue in his role as leader of the lower chamber after all. Despite news earlier this week that Silver was planning to delegate his power but remain seated as speaker while he … [Read more...]
Silver to Delegate Speaker Duties While Fighting Corruption Charges
ALBANY - State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will temporarily give up some of his powers as the leader of the Assembly while he fights federal corruption charges that were levied against him last week. According to a report by the New York … [Read more...]
Goodell Says Silver Should Step Down as Assembly Speaker
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s representative in the state assembly is joining his fellow Republicans in saying that Sheldon Silver needs to step down as speaker while his corruption case is underway. Assemblyman Andy Goodell, who’s represents … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Goodell Weighs in on Executive Budget, Arrest of Sheldon Silver
On Thursday afternoon, WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talked with NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Chautauqua, District 150) to get his reaction on the $141.6 billion Executive Budget, presented Jan. 21, 2015 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with … [Read more...]
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to Face Corruption Charges
ALBANY - The New York Times is reporting that federal authorities are expected to arrest New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) on corruption charges later today. The newspaper says it is unclear what charges Silver would … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Approve Bill That Increases Penalties Against Illegal Sale of Ivory, Rhino Horns
ALBANY - Officials in Albany want to put a stop to the illegal selling of ivory and rhinoceros horns in New York State. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with legislative leaders on a bill to restrict the market for ivory … [Read more...]
Voting on State Budget Expected to Take Place March 31
ALBANY - New York legislative leaders said Wednesday they were closing in on a deal to fund prekindergarten and discussing a delay to Common Core academic standards as they tried to finalize budget bills this week. According to the Albany Times … [Read more...]
