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November 17th, 2010

Governor Paterson Calls Extraordinary Session for November 29

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he would call an extraordinary session of the Legislature for Monday, November 29.
"There is still unfinished business that must be addressed before the end of the calendar year, which is why I am calling for an extraordinary session of the Legislature," Governor Paterson said. "We have a responsibility as elected officials and as such, I call upon the State Legislature to join with me in completing this work and fulfilling our obligation as public servants."

October 26th, 2010

News from New York State Office of the Governor

Statement from Governor David A. Paterson

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he will call for an extraordinary session of the Legislature on Monday, November 15.

"There is still unfinished business which must be addressed by the Legislature before the end of the calendar year," Governor Paterson said. "While we have not finalized the agenda for this session, it will include time-sensitive legislation that is either overdue or should not wait until the next administration takes office. Among other items, the agenda will include a revised version of the Education, Labor and Family Assistance Article VII bill that I was forced to veto earlier this year to prevent an unaffordable increase in school aid, an appropriation bill to authorize distribution of $607 million in federal Education Jobs Fund money to school districts, and necessary legislation to reorganize the New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation."

October 18th, 2010

All Gubernatorial Candidates to Debate on October 18

All seven candidates running for governor have agreed to participate in a debate on October 18 at Hofstra University that will be broadcast statewide, the organizers said on Thursday.

The 90-minute debate will be the first of the gubernatorial campaign.  Sponsored by News12 Networks, Newsday and Hofstra, the debate will take place before a live studio audience.  Details will be released next week.

The participants are Andrew Cuomo, Democratic Party; Carl Paladino, Republican Party; Howie Hawkins, Green Party; Warren Redlich, Libertarian Party; Charles Barron, Freedom Party; Kristin Davis, Anti-Prohibition Party; and Jimmy McMillan, Rent is 2 Damn High Party.