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The longtime state lawmaker established himself in his district first as an advocate of community causes and subsequently as a member of the New York state Assembly and Senate.

Lawyers for former New York State Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver (D) said the ruling also will be central to their client's bid to overturn his conviction.

The New York State Assembly has voted to extend New York's rent stabilization and rent control laws in their current form through June 15, 2018, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Housing Committee Chair Vito Lopez announced today.

Democrat Pamela Hunter, who is currently a Syracuse Common Councilor At - Large, defeated Republican challenger John Sharon by about 15 percent to win a seat in the New York State Assembly.

Visitors to the website for the 79th New York State Assembly District are met not by the smiling face of the district's assembly member, but by the simple outline of contact information for the seat's district and Albany offices.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork / AP)-- Embattled New York State Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver has agreed to step down by Monday of next week, in the wake of federal corruption charges.

When ethics expert Jane Feldman's departure from the New York State Assembly, and her appraisal of the experience as «as waste of money,» was first reported by the Times Union last week, many saw it as another blow to reform efforts in Albany.

The New York State Assembly voted in favor of legalization, as did the Senate on Feb. 1, according to Syracuse.com.

Ahead of the 2018 legislative session, the New York State Assembly's Economic Development Committee held a hearing Monday in Albany to evaluate the progress of the state's multitude of economic development programs and hear testimony from companies and organizations that have benefited from state grants.

Sheldon Silver is out as speaker of the New York State Assembly.

ALBANY — The two former legislative aides at the heart of a sexual harassment scandal in the New York State Assembly settled their legal claims on Thursday against the disgraced former Assemblyman Vito J. Lopez and the recently deposed speaker, Sheldon Silver.

The Minority Republican Caucus in the New York State Assembly has introduced a legislative agenda aimed at reducing student debt.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork / AP)-- From his use of Twitter to a so - called «perp walk» that consisted of a car ride, Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Thursday defended his handling of the arrest of former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

This week a federal judge delivered a blow to former speaker of the New York State Assembly Sheldon Silver, ruling that prosecutors may introduce evidence that he took official action on behalf of Glenwood Management.

Dean Hart, right, a candidate for the New York State Assembly candidate, stands with Nassau Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs as he brings a donkey to the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

The event will feature New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and New York State Assemblyman & Somos el Futuro Chair Marcos Crespo.

«It's a civil rights issue, it's a discrimination issue and the New York State Assembly must bring this to the floor for a vote,» Carey added.

Kimberly Jean - Pierre, Democratic incumbent candidate for New York State Assembly 11th District, poses for a portrait at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016.

A legislative ethics commission has sent a notice of delinquency to former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver demanding more information about his outside income.

«As the Leader of the New York State Assembly Minority Conference, I would like to formally invite you to Albany to address the Assembly Minority Conference on the issue of ethics and corruption, and gain your insight on the best ways to invoke meaningful change.»

ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Assembly held a hearing Wednesday prompted by Richard Matt and David Sweat's escape in June from Clinton Correctional Facility.

The investigation into Skelos comes on the heels of the indictment of former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who is facing an assortment of corruption charges.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- The New York State Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation this week which closes loopholes and provides additional measures which lawmakers said will reduce and prevent gun violence in the state.

Lawyers for Silver, the former New York State Assembly speaker, said in a statement the McDonnell decision «makes clear that the federal government has gone too far in prosecuting state officials for conduct that is part of the everyday functioning of those in elected office.»

We're at The Little Theatre, talking state business with WXXI's Capitol Bureau chief, Karen DeWitt, New York State Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle, and Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb.

«After a great deal of thought and careful consideration I am announcing my intention to seek re-election to the New York State Assembly this fall.

Barnhart has run for Rochester Mayor and the New York State Assembly after leaving TV news.

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork / AP)-- More criminal charges were issued Thursday against former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

Former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is on trial for a second time in a Manhattan federal court, accused of using his legendary power for personal gain, netting millions in profit.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork / AP)-- Sheldon Silver's 21 years as the leader of the New York state Assembly came to a close late Monday.

Last week, the New York State Assembly passed a one - house bill creating a program that would allow workers to take time off to care for a new child or sick loved one while receiving a portion of their usual pay.

«I am extremely disappointed that the New York State Assembly has yet to join the Senate in passing a bill that would ensure the survival of Vernon Downs,» Gural said in the statement.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork / AP)-- The speaker of the New York state Assembly plans to temporarily cede power to a small group of top lawmakers as he fights federal corruption charges.

U.S. prosecutors are recommending that former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver receive a sentence «substantially in excess» of 10 years in prison for his conviction on federal corruption charges late last year.

After the New York State Senate on Monday passed a bill that would allow ride - hailing services to operate in upstate New York, New York State Assembly members have expressed that the Assembly will passing a similar bill later this year.

It is with great enthusiasm that I wholeheartedly support Assemblyman Carl Heastie for Speaker of the New York State Assembly.

A federal judge is expected to decide Tuesday whether former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver deserves a long prison sentence for years of corruption, or leniency because he is ill and says he is sorry.

The ex-speaker of the New York state Assembly Sheldon Silver was found guilty on Friday of selling his office for $ 4 million in kickbacks — affirming a 2015 conviction on...

Nicole Malliotakis, a member of the New York State Assembly who represents Oakwood Beach and Ocean Beach, which are participating in the buyout program, said many of her constituents are actively seeking buyouts in part because they don't know how and when other types of help will come.

The New York State Assembly approved the state budget at the beginning of April, but even though it passed both houses, Republicans were strongly opposed to a measure raising the minimum wage.

He's served for different mayors, on the Syracuse Common Council and in the New York State Assembly.

421a, a tax incentive first passed by the New York State Assembly in the 1970s, provided developers with significant tax breaks to construct new residential buildings, often without providing any affordable housing.

With just five days left in the New York State Assembly session, North Fork and East End lawmakers are making a last - minute push to drum up support for bills that would increase penalties for hit - and - run drivers who flee the scene of serious accidents.

If elected, he would be the first person of color to hold the position of Speaker of the New York State Assembly.

In addition to local business leaders, State Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee made an appearance, stating that she intended to use what she learned in her continued work as chairwoman of the New York State Assembly Task Force on Women's Issues.

On this week's Gazette: Former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's 2015 corruption conviction has been overturned by a federal appeals court, the city of Albany partners with the Nature Conservancy on a carbon agreement and we speak with a Democrat challenging Republican Congressman Elise Stefanik of New York's 21st District.

For background, Camara is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing Brooklyn's 43rd Assembly District.

Former New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's 2015 corruption conviction has been overturned by a federal appeals court.

More than two months after Dan Losquadro left office to run the Brookhaven Town Highway Department, local Republicans have finally identified their choice to replace him in the New York State Assembly.