The U.S. Attorney's office is planning to retry former State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. on four corruption charges that led to a deadlocked jury in Brooklyn federal court yesterday, sources tell NY1.
Updated 05/15/2012 10:45 PM
New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs is leaving his post, clearing the way for Governor Andrew Cuomo to appoint his own choice to run the party.
05/15/2012 10:38 PM
The Reverend Al Sharpton, elected officials and other advocates are planning a silent march down Fifth Avenue on Father's Day, June 17, to protest the New York City Police Department's stop and frisk policy.
05/15/2012 09:46 PM
A congressional committee working on a new transportation bill said Tuesday it was making progress.
05/15/2012 09:30 PM
The Democratically-controlled State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to raise the state's minimum wage, but the legislation is strongly opposed in the Republican-led State Senate and it is unclear how hard the governor will push the issue before the end of the legislative session in June.
05/15/2012 07:18 PM
A deal struck by state legislative leaders would move Primary Day, scheduled for September 11, to September 13, to avoid the anniversary of the terror attacks.
05/15/2012 06:48 PM