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Charlie King Next Top Dem To Move On - New York Daily News (blog)
"It was always his plan to do the national stuff and leave," the source said. King is the second top official exiting the committee, following state party chairman Jay Jacobs, who will be replaced by Assemblyman Keith Wright and Syracuse Mayor ...
John Sampson Mum On Being A Short-Timer - New York Daily News (blog)
He said he believes the criticism has actually gotten stronger because the Senate Dems are successfully pushing their issues, sources said. Interestingly, the sources said, not one member stood up to voice support for their embattled leader.
NYSUT In The Red - New York Daily News (blog)
BY Ken Lovett New York State United Teachers rep Carl Korn pegged the budget hole at $8.5 million, but a source said it could be twice that. Korn blamed the deficit on the loss of 30000 dues-paying members through layoffs and attrition since the ...
Assembly Moving Closer To Okay-ing Ultimate Fighting - New York Daily News (blog)
“It will be given a very good shot at the conference,” the source said. “The outcome of the bill is uncertain.” Even if it doesn't happen this year, it appears to be only a matter of time, the insider said. “Some people who opposed it previously, ...
Source: Gay Groups Not Showing Senate Dems The Love - New York Daily News (blog)
ESPA, a source said, is teaming with some of the same people who helped move the same-sex marriage bill through the Senate last year, including consultant Jennifer Cunningham--who has close ties to Gov. Cuomo. While passage of the GENDA bill in the ...
Rex Ryan says Jets had Quinton Coples and Stephen Hill rated higher than Bruce ... - New York Daily News (blog)
Although the team had interest in Irvin, the source said they would have considered him later in the first round or early-mid second round. On Saturday, Ryan said that the team even had Hill, was selected with the No. 43 rd overall pick, ...
Nano Tech Better Option For Presidential Visit: Source - New York Daily News (blog)
The Nano Tech center includes a more than $1 billion investment by IBM and further investments from Intel and other major companies, the source said. "Why single out one company when they're all present in Albany?" the source said.
Cuomo Still Targeting Food Stamp Fingerprinting - New York Daily News (blog)
Afterward, an administration official said staff members were still working on a proposed regulation to ban the practice of fingerprinting food stamp recipients and will likely unveil it in the coming weeks. New York City is the only municipality in ...
A closer look at Ahmad Bradshaw's foot procedure - New York Daily News (blog)
Instead, Bradshaw received a shot of Mini IGNITE, the source said. Unlike the other therapies, Mini IGNITE is hardly new; it's been around for years. However, much like PRP and stem-cell treatment, it is noninvasive. Whenever screws are inserted into a ...
Queens Democrats Tap Grace Meng To Run for Gary Ackerman's Old Seat - New York Daily News (blog)
BY Alison Gendar Queens Democrats chose state Assemblywoman Grace Meng of Queens to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Congressman Gary Ackerman, according to two sources close to the party. The new Queens congressional district would have the nation's ...
Giants and Steve Weatherford agree to 5-year deal - New York Daily News (blog)
Weatherford wasn't planning to sign that tender because the sides had been talking about a long-term contract since before Super Bowl XLVI, a source said. They appeared close to a deal back in early February, but talks eventually stalled.
Cuomo Official: Redistricting Plan Has Several Hammers - New York Daily News (blog)
Cuomo pushed to reform the redistricting process is said to contain two hammers to ensure reforms happen, a senior administration official said. The first involves the Legislature's vow to not only pass the constitutional amendment reforming the ...
Breaking: Rep. Bob Turner To Challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand - Source - New York Daily News (blog)
Kirsten Gillibrand, according to a source close to Turner. UPDATE -- HERE'S THE OFFICIAL WORD FROM TURNER: (This came in at 12:01 via email.) "I will travel to the Republican State Convention in Rochester later this week and humbly ask for the ...
Weiner Dropped FBI Dime On Grimm Fundraising - New York Daily News (blog)
A source close to Weiner said if he had wanted to make the allegations political, the time to do that was in October, 2010. He was careful not to, the source said. Instead, Weiner called the FBI and had two witnesses present when he phoned; ...
GOP Targets Ackerman, Hinchey, and Rangel Districts - New York Daily News (blog)
The Hinchey seat was a no-brainer since the veteran Democratic Hudson Valley congressman has announced he will retire at the end of this term and upstate is slated to lose a seat under the once-a-decade redistricting process, the source said.
Knicks' midseason report card - New York Daily News (blog)
"I told you last year that it can't work," says one NBA player who did not want to be identified. "Those two guys can't play together." Here's the bottom line: the Knicks can't be a serious contender in the East without Stoudemire.
Rep. Grimm Aide Arrested For Roughing Up Son - New York Daily News (blog)
The son had gotten into trouble at school and McCabe was called there by the boy's teachers to deal with his son's disciplinary problem, a source said. The alleged incident happened after McCabe and his son had left the school building.
John Liu Wants A Packed House For Speech - New York Daily News (blog)
Two months ago, Liu tore down cubicle walls in his office, making it more difficult for staffers to chat about his problems, a source said. At the time, a spokesman denied Liu was on a snitch-hunt. This week, Liu announced that his No.
Sources: Cuomo Sends Schneiderman To The Sidelines On Primary Date Dispute - New York Daily News (blog)
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, the sources said, was pushing Schneiderman to seek a June primary date in the court papers he filed on behalf of the state, but to no avail. Silver, instead, was forced to send a letter directly to the court not only ...
Sources: Cuomo Sends Schneiderman To The Sidelines On Primary Date Dispute - New York Daily News (blog)
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, the sources said, was pushing Schneiderman to seek a June primary date in the court papers he filed on behalf of the state, but to no avail. Silver, instead, was forced to send a letter directly to the court not only ...
And Speaking Of NY Redistricting, ICYMI... - New York Daily News (blog)
Since an incumbent lawmaker does not live in the proposed district, the community can “elect a candidate of their choosing,” the source said. Presently there are no Asian members in the Senate and just one in the Assembly. On the Assembly side, ...
Cuomo Meets On Teacher Evaluations - New York Daily News (blog)
... Department Commissioner John King and state and city teachers union presidents Richard Iannuzzi and Michael Mulgrew in his office after the three completed their separate budget testimonies before a joint legislative hearing, a source said.
Jorge Posada expected to formally announce retirement at Yankee Stadium early ... - New York Daily News (blog)
BY Andy Martino Jorge Posada is expected to hold a news conference at Yankee Stadium early this week, likely Tuesday, to formally announce his retirement, according to a person familiar with the plans. Earlier this month, it was widely reported that ...
Osi had 'setback - New York Daily News (blog)
28, the source said Umenyiora needed an injection of pain-killers before the game against the Cowboys in order to play. However as the game wore on, his pain-killers wore off, making it tough for him to push off on the ankle. ...
Source: Brian Schottenheimer to interview for Jaguars head coaching job - New York Daily News (blog)
“His practice habits were terrible,” the source said. “I've never seen anything like it.” At the breakup meeting, Ryan referenced the Holmes controversy. “He talked about the fight in the huddle,” guard Matt Slauson said. “Stuff like that destroys a ...