links for 2011-02-24

Wall Street paid an average cash bonus of $128,530 last year — down nine percent from the previous year as financial reforms prompted a shift towards deferred compensation and higher base salaries, according to a report released today.

“My religion is a private matter and it is not something that I discuss in a political arena,” Cuomo said

International Energy Agency, Saudi Arabia pledge to cover any shortfall in world supplies.

Bill would close loophole that allows gun show stands to sell firearms without background checks.

We are now one step closer to a free-for-all in NY-26, which could be a very good thing for the Democrats.

A spokesman for David Bellavia announced the Iraq war veteran has filed paperwork with the FEC to form an exploratory committee to raise money for a potential congressional run.