Senate Republicans earlier this year were persuaded to return to Albany for an extraordinary session of the Legislature to extend mayoral control of New York City schools, which included a menu of upstate issues. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Doing so would help them press upstate issues in a state legislature dominated by downstate lawmakers. (politifact.com)
In announcing the trip, Heastie said more work is needed to address upstate issues, including anti-heroin and opioid initiatives, water quality and transportation improvements, and efforts to combat poverty. (timesunion.com)