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Gillibrand Visits Brooklyn School of Slain Teen

by Elaine Rivera

February 10, 2009

New York's new junior senator Kirsten Gillibrand continues to reach out to constituents far from her conservative upstate roots. She visited a Brooklyn High School yesterday to speak with people the....

New York's New Senator Wants to Combat Gun Trafficking

by Elaine Rivera

February 09, 2009

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says she's ready to tackle gun violence, after visiting a Brooklyn school where a student died in a shooting last month. Gillibrand says she wants to work with th....

Yankees Still Hiring as Others Cut Jobs

by Elaine Rivera

February 07, 2009

As many companies around the country cut jobs, the Yankee organization is one of the few employers that's currently increasing the worker pool, as the team prepares to open the new stadium in April. ....

Job Seekers Line up Outside Yankee Stadium

by Elaine Rivera

January 31, 2009

While many employers are shedding jobs, there's one in the Bronx that's adding them. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. REPORTER: Job seekers have been standing in the frigid cold outside of the old Yan....

Report Advocates More Education in Prisons

by Elaine Rivera

January 30, 2009

A prisoner rights group says the state should restore funding for in-prison college programs to reduce recidivism. WNYC's Elaine Rivera has more. REPORTER: The Correctional Association of New York l....

Questions Linger Over Gillibrand's Immigration Stance

by Elaine Rivera

January 29, 2009

City lawmakers and activists plan a rally at City Hall this afternoon to protest U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's record on immigration issues. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. REPORTER: The coalitio....

New Senator Named, Former Senator Indicted

by Elaine Rivera

January 23, 2009

It’s been a momentous day in Albany, Governor Paterson named upstate Congressman Kirsten Gillibrand as successor to former senator turned secretary of state, Hillary Clinton. And, former Senate Lea....

Paterson Considering Cuomo, Close to Decision

by Elaine Rivera

January 21, 2009

Governor David Paterson remains coy over his selection for Senator Hillary Clinton's seat but says he'll make his choice by this weekend. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. REPORTER: Paterson says he sti....

Governor Paterson Says He's Still Deciding

by Elaine Rivera

January 20, 2009

Governor David Paterson continues to keep his cards close to his vest saying he's not made up his mind yet when it comes to selecting Senator Hillary Clinton's replacement. During the inaugural acti....

Jockeying Heats Up For Bronx Borough Prez Post

by Elaine Rivera

January 13, 2009

As Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion is poised to take a job with the Obama administration, the jockeying has already started for his current job. Carrion's reported departure has pitted the Br....

State Senators to discuss Monserrate Assault Case

by Elaine Rivera

January 10, 2009

Newly elected Democratic state Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith says he'll meet with fellow senators this week to discuss whether Queens Democrat Hiram Monserrate will be able to handle his dutie....

Gay Marriage Bill Likely to Come up in State Senate

by Elaine Rivera

January 10, 2009

Newly elected state Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith says it's only a matter of time before a bill to legalize gay marriage comes up for discussion. REPORTER: The Queens Democrat says most likel....

Gov. Paterson Set to Deliver State-of-State

by Elaine Rivera

January 05, 2009

On Wednesday, Governor David Paterson lays out his legislative agenda and the fractious state Senate will vote on a new majority leader. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports: REPORTER: After a year of rolle....

NY Gov Commutes Sentences of Two Inmates

by Elaine Rivera

December 31, 2008

Governor David Paterson has granted clemency to two inmates, but criminal justice advocates are disappointed, saying he's failed to overhaul what they call "unfair drug policies." Paterson commuted ....

Diaz Under Pressure to Support Smith in Senate

by Elaine Rivera

December 31, 2008

New York State Senator Ruben Diaz Senior is under intense pressure to get behind Queens Senator Malcolm Smith's bid for Senate Majority Leader. The Working Families Party, unions and gay rights advo....

Sen. Diaz Blast Paterson's Budget Cuts

by Elaine Rivera

December 31, 2008

One of the three dissident Democratic state senators who's challenged Queens Senator Malcolm Smith's move to become senate majority leader now says he'll go up against Gov. Paterson's plans for budge....

Suozzi Unveils Job Plan for Vets

by Elaine Rivera

December 31, 2008

A new effort on Long Island is helping veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan land jobs. Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi says the "Warriors-to-Work" program is the first of its kind, where ....

Budget Cut Fight

by Elaine Rivera

December 30, 2008

One of the three dissident senators who has challenged Queens Senator Malcolm Smith's move to become Democratic majority leader, says that he'll now challenge Governor Paterson's plans for budget cut....

Advocates Eye Budget Savings in Prison Closings

by Elaine Rivera

December 15, 2008

As Gov. David Paterson prepares to unveil his next budget plan tomorrow, criminal justice advocates say he could save money by closing prisons. Robert Gangi of the Correctional Association of New Yo....

Malcolm Smith Says He Has Enough Votes to be Majority Leader

by Elaine Rivera

December 13, 2008

Democratic State Senator Malcolm Smith of Queens says he's confident he'll have the 32 votes he needs to be the chamber's majority leader. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. REPORTER: After weeks of inf....

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