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Jan 09, 2009 — Democrats face multiple challenges now that they are in charge of the New York State Senate for the first time since the mid-1960s. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article

North Country reps give Paterson good marks

by Martha Foley

Jan 08, 2009 — There were no specifics for the North Country in the State of the State message, but Gov. Paterson got mostly positive reviews from the region's delegation in Albany. Martha Foley has reaction. Go to full article

North Country union members rally in Albany

by Jonathan Brown

Jan 08, 2009 — Dozens of public employees left Canton in a snowstorm yesterday morning to join a union rally in Albany against the Governor's proposed budget. They're hoping to stop layoffs and other cuts proposed in Gov. Paterson's budget. Unions have proposed fiscal policy of their own, including a tax on the wealthiest New Yorkers - a move the Governor has so far refused to consider. Jonathan Brown talked with Toni Oakes as rain in Albany was turning to freezing rain. She's president of Civil Service Employees Association Local 613 at SUNY Potsdam. Go to full article

Democrats form majority in state Senate

by Karen DeWitt

Jan 07, 2009 — With less than 24 hours to go before the official start of the legislative session, Senate Democrats finally coalesced around Leader Malcolm Smith, and are poised to take... Go to full article

Stormy times in Albany: governor's budget due

by Martha Foley

Dec 15, 2008 — Gov. David Paterson will send his budget to the legislature tomorrow. Despite the administration's attempts to keep control of the bad news, details are leaking out. After... Go to full article

Aubertine to chair Ag committee

by David Sommerstein

Dec 09, 2008 — North Country Senator Darrel Aubertine has been tapped to chair the Senate Agriculture Committee. His position was the first to be announced at today's press conference with... Go to full article

NY senate majority leader still in limbo

by Karen DeWitt

Nov 11, 2008 — Democrats won enough seats in the state Senate to hold a clear majority next year - 32 to 30. But four Democratic Senators haven't committed to the presumptive new majority... Go to full article

New majority sorts out in Albany

by Martha Foley

Nov 10, 2008 — Voters last week ended a dynasty in Albany. After more than 40 years, Republicans will no longer be in control of the Senate...probably. Reports of power struggles persist.... Go to full article

Dissent among Democrats could give state Senate back to Republicans

by Karen DeWitt

Nov 07, 2008 — Two days after an historic win in the state Senate, questions remain over whether the Democrats will have enough votes to actually attain majority party status. Albany... Go to full article

GOP leader wants to return to "core" values

by Karen DeWitt

Nov 06, 2008 — Remaining Republican leaders in Albany say the party has to begin rebuilding from the bottom up. As Karen DeWitt reports, at least one of them wants to return to what he... Go to full article

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