Morelle is a key legislative ally for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a backer of the casino push. (nystateofpolitics.com)
On the political front, both AG Andrew Cuomo and Rick Lazio both released RttT statements, which I find of particular interest in Cuomo's case since his support of charter schools is something that rankles both the teachers unions and many of the Democratic legislative allies. (nystateofpolitics.com)
By 1991, Reichgott had enlisted more legislative allies from both sides of the aisle. (educationnext.org)