New York Senate

Another Giuliani Reportedly Running For Office

The Huffington Post | John Celock | Posted 04.25.2012

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Rudy S. Giuliani, the 28-year-old namesake cousin of the former New York mayor, is a likely Republican candidate for a state Senate seat in New York t...

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Rush Limbaugh's TV Patron Challenges Kirsten GIllibrand

The Huffington Post | Michael McAuliff | Posted 03.13.2012

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In the department of not-good timing, the latest candidate hoping to challenge New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has as one of his claims to...

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New York Declares War On Wine

Adam Morganstern | Posted 05.07.2012

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The most important wine region to New Yorkers isn't Bordeaux. It's New Jersey, where almost all the fine wine they drink is warehoused. An amendment before the New York Senate would end this practice.

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New York State Lawmaker Seeks Updated Abortion And Contraception Laws

HuffingtonPost.com | John Celock | Posted 02.24.2012

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A Democratic New York state senator is pushing a bill to establish one of the most liberal state abortion laws in the country by effectively codifying...

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Job Search CEO Weighing N.Y. Senate Bid Was Sued By Own Workers

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 01.27.2012

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WASHINGTON -- The jobs-search CEO and raunchy blogger who is getting set to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) was once sued for back pay and ...

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Kirsten Gillibrand's Likely Senate Challenger Confronted By Lewd, Raunchy Web History

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 01.25.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Most corporate executives and would-be politicians tend to be careful about what they post online. But Marc Cenedella, the CEO of TheLad...

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Jumping The Turnstile Might Cost You $500

Posted 01.24.2012

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Whether you've run out of cash or are a fugitive baffled by MetroCard vending machines, straphangers may need to start thinking twice before jumping t...

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Embarrassing Blog Posts Under The Name Of Senate Hopeful Discovered

The Huffington Post | Luke Johnson | Posted 01.23.2012

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Social media offers political candidates new ways to connect with voters, but for some, it can prove to be an embarrassing window into a past life. ...

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On Corn And Marriage: A Rabbi's Reflections From The New York Senate Gallery

Rabbi Andrea Myers | Posted 08.27.2011

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I went to Albany on Friday not expecting anything to change. But I got to witness what was a sacred moment. I got to see thoughtfulness and deliberation lead people to change their minds and their votes.

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WATCH: Celebrations Of Gay Marriage Bill Outside New York's Stonewall Inn

Posted 08.25.2011

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When news broke that New York would be the sixth state to legalize gay marriage, New Yorkers flooded the streets in jubilation. More than 40 years ...

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New York Gay Marriage Legalization Transformed National Debate: Legal Experts

Posted 08.24.2011

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - When New York became the sixth and by far the largest state to legalize same-sex marriage, following a grueling overtime sess...

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PHOTOS: Joy In The Streets As New Yorkers React To Gay Marriage Passage

The Huffington Post | Jonah Green | Posted 08.24.2011

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New York became the sixth state in the union to support same sex marriage on Friday. New Yorkers watched with bated breath as the Senate debated t...

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PHOTOS: Politicians React To Legalization Of Gay Marriage In New York

Posted 08.24.2011

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New York lawmakers approved legislation to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday evening. The measure passed the Republican-controlled state Senate...

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Gay Marriage Legalized In New York: Senate Passes Bill Allowing Same Sex Marriage

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 08.24.2011

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Gay couples and proponents of gay rights have a reason to celebrate tonight, as the New York State Senate has passed a bill that allows same sex marri...

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Gay Marriage Bill In New York Comes Down To The Wire

Posted 08.19.2011

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By Chris Michaud NEW YORK (Reuters) - Supporters and opponents of gay marriage made 11th-hour appeals on Sunday as state lawmakers weighed a vo...

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New York State Assembly Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Reuters | Dan Wiessner | Posted 08.15.2011

By Dan Wiessner ALBANY, June 15 (Reuters) - The New York state Assembly approved same-sex marriage on Wednesday and the bill is likely to face ...

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Senate Republicans Take Slow Road To End Gerrymandering

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Senate on Monday approved the first step in amending the state constitution to require independent redistricting to reform New Yor...

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Redistricting Rorschach

Ashley Calloway | Posted 05.25.2011

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It's that time again, folks. The information from this year's Census will be used to create districts for the State Senate, the State Assembly and the US House that will remain for the next decade.

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NY-Sen: 59% Schumer (D), 35% Townsend (R) (YouGov 10/28)

Huffington Post | Brad J Shannon | Posted 05.25.2011

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YouGov 10/25-28/10; 826 likely voters Mode: Internet (YouGov) New York 2010 Senate 59% Schumer (D), 35% Townsend (R) (chart) 57% Gillibrand (D), 33...

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NY-Sen: 59% Schumer (D), 31% Townsend (R) (Rasmussen 10/19)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rasmussen 10/19/10; 500 likely voters, 4.5% margin of error Mode: Automated phone Rasmussen release New York 2010 Senate 59% Schumer (D), 31% Townse...

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NY-Sen: 67% Schumer (D), 27% Townsend (R) (Angus Reid 10/7)

Huffington Post | Brad J Shannon | Posted 05.25.2011

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Angus Reid Public Opinion 10/5/10 - 10/7/10; 500 registered voters, 4.5% margin of error Mode: Online survey panel (ARPO PDF) New York 2010 Senate 6...

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NY-Sen: 55% Gillibrand (D), 34% DioGuardi (R) (Quinnipiac 10/1-5)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Quinnipiac 10/1-5/10; 1,141 likely voters, 2.9% margin of error Mode: Live telephone interviews (Quinnipiac release) New York 2010 Senate (B) 55% Gi...

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NY-Gov: 55% Cuomo (D), 41% Paladino (R) (CNN/TIME 10/5)

Huffington Post | Brad J Shannon | Posted 05.25.2011

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CNN / TIME / Opinion Research Corporation 10/1/10 - 10/5/10; 585 likely voters, 4% margin of error Mode: Live phone interview (CNN/Time PDF) New York...

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NY-Sen: 50% Gillibrand (D), 40% DioGuardi (R) (PPP 10/1-3)

Huffington Post | Emily Swanson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Public POlicy Polling (D) 10/1-3/10; 592 likely voters, 4% margin of error Mode: Automated phone (PPP release) New York 2010 Senate (B) 50% Gillibr...

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CO-Sen: 50% Buck (R), 45% Bennet (D) (Rasmussen 10/3)

Huffington Post | Brad J Shannon | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rasmussen 10/3/10; 750 likely voters, 4% margin of error Mode: Automated phone Rasmussen release Colorado 2010 Senate 50% Buck (R), 45% Bennet (D) (...

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