Assemblyman Carl Heastie of the Bronx is expected to be voted in as the new Assembly Speaker today in Albany. The 47-year-old democrat will succeed Sheldon Silver, who resigned from the position after 21 year, following his recent arrest on … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo has an executive budget proposed, Area assemblyman Cliff crouch comments: (Crouch 2-3-15) A state budget plan is due April 1st, the beginning of dealing with budget bills has been stalled by the arrest of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. … Continue reading
State Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos of Long Island is being investigated by federal authorities for his outside income. Skelos reported income from a Long Island Law Firm of $150,000 to $250,000 dollars; he also listed a large investment with … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo announced that the State Police would join local law enforcement agencies across the state in an effort to crack down on impaired driving during Super Bowl weekend. The STOP-DWI campaign will include increased patrols on the roadways and … Continue reading
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has agreed to resign, he will officially give up his position as speaker to Majority Leader Joseph Morelle. Last Thursday, Silver was arrested by the FBI for allegedly accepting $4 million in payoffs and kickbacks. ————————————- … Continue reading
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver agreed to relinquish his duties on a temporary basis following his arrest last week on federal corruption charges. Silver’s announcement followed calls for his resignation, following accusations that he hid $4 million from bribery and kickback … Continue reading
Local lawmakers are calling for Sheldon Silver to resign as Speaker of the Assembly, following his arrest Thursday in New York City. Area Assemblyman Cliff crouch responds: (Crouch 1-23-15) Silver turned himself in to the FBI Thursday on corruption charges; … Continue reading
State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested by the FBI Today on federal corruption charges. Silver turned himself into the FBI; he is accused of failing to report income he received from an outside law firm as required. Silver has … Continue reading