News stories tagged with "silver"

(01/30/12) Governor Cuomo is lending some support to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's proposal to raise the pay of state legislators. But, as Karen DeWitt reports, the governor says now might not be the best time. more

(06/21/11) As the legislative session drags on, it seems an end may be in sight. The senate and assembly leaders have announced a "tentative framework agreement" with Governor Cuomo to resolve all the remaining end of session issues- except- gay marriage. Karen DeWitt has the details: more

(04/07/11) One of the top issues of the post budget session is ethics reform.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says he and Governor Cuomo have an understanding on legislation. But the governor says he's not quite there yet. Karen Dewitt reports. more

(04/07/11) Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says he hasn't given up on extending the state's tax on millionaires, even though it was not a part of the recently approved state budget. Karen DeWitt reports.

(03/01/11) One month before the state budget is due, support to continue a so-called millionaire's tax in New York seems to be waning, with the Assembly Speaker saying the likelihood of retaining the temporary income surcharge on the state's wealthiest is "poor." Karen Dewitt reports from Albany. more

(04/07/10) The newest Republican candidate for New York governor -- Carl Paladino -- brought his campaign to the state capitol yesterday.

When he announced his run Monday in Buffalo, he promised to shake up. And yesterday he had tough talk for some of the insiders, notably legislative leaders and his likely opponent, Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
Martha Foley has more.

(03/18/10) Governor David Paterson is delaying state income tax refunds by about two weeks for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers to make sure the state has enough cash on hand to meet financial obligations. Martha Foley has more.

(02/03/09) Legislative leaders are preparing a plan to close an over $1.5-billion gap later this week, but so far are tight lipped about what they will actually cut. Karen DeWitt reports.

(07/30/08) A small town on the St. Lawrence River is going forward with a legal case against eight Amish residents. Martha Foley has more.

(03/22/07) Republicans in the legislature held a meeting of the budget conference committee yesterday, but Democratic leaders of the legislature refused to show up, saying the Republicans aren't presenting realistic spending numbers. Karen DeWitt reports.