DiNapoli, a onetime Long Island assemblyman who was appointed to his post by his former legislative colleagues in 2007 following Alan Hevesi's death by Chauffeurgate, is running statewide for the first time this fall. (nystateofpolitics.com)
It is also a testament to Speaker Silver that he is widely respected by legislative colleagues on both sides of the aisle,» said William T. Pound, executive director of the National Conference of State Legislatures. (nystateofpolitics.com)
DiNapoli, who was appointed to his post in February 2007 by his former legislative colleagues after ex-Comptroller Alan Hevesi was felled by Chauffeurgate, is facing a tough challenge from Republican former hedge fund manager Harry Wilson. (nystateofpolitics.com)