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June 22: Whither Same-Sex Marriage Vote?

Waiting game in state Senate continues as Legislature heads into double overtime.

Government June 22, 2011 at 01:45 am

$50.5 Billion Sandy Aid Bill Passes in Senate

The Senate approval sends the bill on to President Obama who has agreed to sign it.

Government January 29, 2013 at 01:04 pm

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MTA To Launch Full-Line Review of G Train

At the urging of Senators Daniel Squadron and Martin Malavé Dilan last month, the agency will…

Government February 25, 2013 at 02:50 pm

Parliament Democratic Club Meeting

The Parliament Democratic Club meeting will meet tonight, and is featuring special guest State…

Government May 12, 2011 at 04:45 pm

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Montgomery, Adams Recorded in Secret Wiretap

Senators were brought to meetings at the home of Queens legislator Shirley Huntley.

Sen. Velmanette Montgomery. Photo Credit: Office of Velmanette Montgomery.

Government May 9, 2013 at 12:30 pm

Gay Marriage Celebration at Sweet Revenge

Gays and straights alike hail state Senate vote to legalize same-sex unions.

Government June 25, 2011 at 10:30 am

State GOP Pols Signal Possible Minimum Wage Increase

Senate Republicans drafted a budget resolution acknowledging that the minimum wage level has…

Government March 12, 2013 at 02:20 pm

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Job Fair

JOB FAIR Thursday, June 6, 2013 Public School 375 46 McKeever Place (b/w Sullivan &…

Olanike Alabi's Blog May 21, 2013 at 09:45 am

Sen. Squadron Supports NYU Campus on Jay St.

In a letter to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and the MTA, Sen. Squadron said he…

Government November 17, 2011 at 01:39 pm

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Job fair at P.S. 375

Looking for a job? Youth America, Inc. and State Senator Eric Adams are sponsoring a job fair…

Government June 8, 2011 at 07:45 pm

Free Flu Shots in Brooklyn and Manhattan

No-cost flu jabs sponsored by Sen. Daniel Squadron's office.

Government September 12, 2012 at 07:46 pm

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The Early Word: Daily News Endorses Alabi in 57th A.D.

Clinton Hill resident running against Walter Mosley and Martine Guerrier for Hakeem Jeffries'…

Government September 12, 2012 at 12:10 pm

June 24: Frustration Over Albany

Rent regs, same-sex marriage still unresolved as state legislative session drags on.

Government June 24, 2011 at 08:17 am

Early State Budget Unlikely as Several Bills Still Under…

State legislators said that six of the 10 bills in the budget still required work.

Government March 25, 2013 at 02:20 pm

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A Rally and a Spark of Hope For Senior Centers

It may not be doomsday after all for the 105 senior centers on the chopping block in NYC

Government March 16, 2011 at 01:14 pm

Jeffries: 'New State Legislative Maps Headed in Wrong…

Some claim the new district maps have been redrawn to establish a political advantage by the…

Government January 27, 2012 at 10:30 pm

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Senator Adams Organizes Protest Against Gun Violence on…

The goal is to create a human chain across the Brooklyn Bridge.

Government December 20, 2012 at 03:50 pm

State Lawmakers Explore Minimum Wage Increase

Senate Republicans are exploring options for a potential minimum wage increase, including a…

Government February 8, 2013 at 03:08 pm

Roll Call: Marriage Equality

Update: One Democratic holdout, Democrat Carl Kruger of Brooklyn, announces he will support…

Government April 13, 2012 at 01:37 pm

Gay Marriage: Looking Back, One Year Later

Catching up with Patch's coverage of the debate, vote and ultimate happy ending for thousands…

Top News July 25, 2012 at 01:51 am

Pols in Albany Only Inches Away From Deal on Minimum Wage…

State lawmakers agreed to raise the state’s minimum wage to $9/hour by 2016, as a part of the…

Government March 19, 2013 at 01:29 pm

Community Tribute for Rev. David Dyson

On the eve of his retirement, Rev. David Dyson, pastor of Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian…

Around Town September 24, 2011 at 08:46 pm

Pols Push to Shutter Vermin-Infested Food Marts

State lawmakers worry inspectors aren't putting their feet down on repeat offenders.

Government March 22, 2013 at 06:40 pm

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Marijuana Decriminalization Gets Broad Support in State…

Gov. Cuomo said that a bid to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana was being considered in…

Government March 13, 2013 at 04:06 pm

Gillibrand, Jeffries Visit Brooklyn to Push For Higher…

Local electeds gather in Bed-Stuy to announce their support of a bill in Congress to raise…

Business August 21, 2012 at 09:22 am

NY on its Way to Becoming First to Pass Major Gun Reform

Albany Senators agree to sweeping new gun restrictions and reform

Top News January 15, 2013 at 01:10 pm

Millman: Parking Permits 'Not Coming Anytime Soon'

Champion of legislation in Albany clearing the way for RPPs predicts a long road ahead.

Top News November 10, 2011 at 09:29 am