Richard Hake
Since 1992, Richard Hake has worked as News Host and Reporter at WNYC. His live and produced radio feature segments range from hard breaking news to cultural and artistic sound portraits. Richard’s work has been ...
NY Senators Rachet Up Rhetoric Over Lt. Gov Appointment
Thursday, July 09, 2009
New York, NY –
Governor Paterson says he's appointed former M.T.A. Chairman Richard Ravitch as Lieutenant Governor. If it holds, the move could break a month-long stalemate that's deadlocked the State Senate since June 8th.
Republicans have already filed a challenge to block the appointment in Nassau County Supreme Court.
But the Governor's Office says Ravitch was sworn in around 8 o'clock last night. They say they're prepared to go to court to fight the court order.
Jimmy Vilekind, NY Observer reporter, has been covering the story for their website Politicker-NY.com and has this update.
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