This reflects, as some warned, the replacement of local government committees with campaign forums, simply hasn't worked. (leftfutures.org)
UPDATE: Marchione's bill was advanced from Senate Local Government Committee to Senate Finance Committee. (poozerpolitics.com)
Speaker Sheldon Silver and Local Governments Committee Chair William Magnarelli announced yesterday the passage of legislation that would authorize the increase of the number of land banks in New York State from 10 to 20 (A. 8819, Magnarelli). (thebronxchronicle.com)