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Shirtless lawmaker Chris Lee is just the latest NY political scandal[1]
Former Rep. Eric Massa and his tickle fights are so 2010. Eliot Spitzer? He's two governors ago. With the shirtless photo sent to a woman he was trying to woo online, Rep. Chris Lee is the latest in a string of New York politicians whose misdeeds have riveted national attention.
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Ex-Gov. David Paterson joining NYU teaching staff[2]
New York University says former Democratic Gov. David Paterson is joining its teaching staff….
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Is poll prelude to sugar tax push?[3]
Why is the state Health Department running a lengthy phone survey that asks participants, among other questions, if a tax on sugary soda would make them more or less likely to purchase such products?
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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo tries new tactic for state budget: Have Legislature pass one without specifics[4]
He wants committees of state agency heads, advocates, lobbyists and lawmakers to make decisions on what will be cut after the budget is adopted.
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Catskill casino faces opposition[5]
The proposed Native American casino in New York's storied Catskills that seeks approval through a novel legal approach faces mounting opposition among federal regulators, according to two officials close to the talks.