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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....
Vote 2009
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