Though he stepped down from his powerful position as speaker of the Assembly in January, after he was arrested, Silver — who pleaded not guilty to all charges — has repeatedly told constituents and the press that he will be vindicated. (dnainfo.com)
Another Senate leader, Dean Skelos, and the former speaker of the Assembly, Sheldon Silver, were convicted of masterminding schemes that defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars and sentenced to lengthy prison terms. (wxxinews.org)
The assembly is very interesting that has been a sleeper I think we're going to win enough seats there, maybe 10 or more that would give us more than 50 seats and the ability to uphold the governor's veto, and be a player in the selection of the next speaker of the assembly. (nystateofpolitics.com)