Sentences with phrase «extraordinary sessions»

In addition to their salaries, the deputies were also paid for «extraordinary sessions» held outside their normal voting hours.

And in February, with 70 deputies to pay, the state government forked out $ 246 000 for these extraordinary sessions which produced nothing of importance.

The governor argues that the a review of the legislative record makes it «clear» that neither house has actually been in the 120 days worth of extraordinary sessions they are purporting to have called, noting the two chambers were virtually empty on those days, with no «session» lasting beyond a minute or two and no actual business taking place.

The governor noted that there is precedent for court action in connection with extraordinary sessions.

Legislative leaders reportedly reached a two - way compromise deal on SUNY empowerment yesterday after rank - and - file lawmakers left Albany following two substance - free extraordinary sessions.

The European Union's Political and Security Committee will meet Monday in an extraordinary session called by foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini to discuss «possible next steps» on North Korea, according to an emailed statement.

Also, remember that even if Paterson puts the cap on an extraordinary session agenda, he can't force the Legislature to take that up.

One of the lighter moments of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State Address thia afternoon came aftrer he touted the reform of the tax code, (achieved during the late - December extraordinary session).

Silver told NY1's Michael Scotto on «Inside City Hall» last night that he sees no need for an extraordinary session, but also didn't sound all that optimistic about a final two - way deal any time soon.

Odd, particularly since the Legislature is expected to be in town for another extraordinary session — what better backdrop against which to engage in a little healthy lawmaker bashing?

After the get - together, Paterson spokesman Morgan Hook sent out a copy of the proclamation officially declaring Wednesday's 6 p.m. extraordinary session, so it can't have gone all that well....

Paterson is already threatening to drag the Legislature back to Albany for an extraordinary session, although he hasn't yet picked a date.

«Paterson spokesman Morgan Hook says Monday that the governor will meet with legislative leaders this week to set a date for the extraordinary session, rare in an election season.»

Negotiations continued today at the Capitol as lawmakers convene for an extraordinary session of the Legislature on Tuesday as talks continue over a potential broader deal beyond the extension of mayoral control for New York City schools.

A reader e-mailed shortly after 7 p.m. last night (recall that the extraordinary session was called for 7 p.m.) to say he had spotted Padavan handing out campaign literature and posing for photos with constituents at a concert at Ft. Totten Park.

Democratic Sen. Michael Gianaris in a statement Wednesday blasted the lack of any agreement in the extraordinary session in Albany for bolstering New York City's ailing subway system.

«This extraordinary session is extraordinarily embarrassing for our state,» Gianaris said.

The Legislature and governor ended the extraordinary session by granting a two - year extension of mayoral control over New York City's schools, ending months of uncertainty over Mayor Bill de Blasio's leadership of the nation's largest school system and its 1.1 million students a day before it was to expire.

The omnibus extraordinary session package also provides a financial incentives to entice Vernon Downs racino and harness track to remain open; offers $ 55 million in relief for Lake Ontario communities ravaged by flooding; tweaks a law to allow New York City first responders to receive an accidental disability pensions even if they don't receive a federal Social Security disability pension; and creates a 250 - acre forest land bank to allow for certain public utility projects under a constitutional amendment.

Among those unhappy with the way things went down was Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, who said in a statement issued at about 1:30 a.m. that the extraordinary session had been «nothing to celebrate.»

The primary purpose of today's extraordinary session in Albany is to address the looming lapse of mayoral control of New York City's public schools, an issue that failed to gain consensus before the Legislature's scheduled session ended last week.

StateWatch Guru Mike Poulopoulos, who has more than a decade of experience at the Capitol, explains how the governor calls these sessions, outlines possible responses from the legislature, and forecasts the potential agenda for the extraordinary session in 2017.

Legally deemed an «extraordinary session,» most of Wednesday was anything but that.

«Today's extraordinary session produced nothing to celebrate.

Gambling grilled Skelos on the tax code reform deal passed during last week's extraordinary session, repeatedly asking how it's possible that lawmakers» claims of an across - the - board tax cut while generating $ 1.9 billion in additional revenue could be true.

The Democratic half of the state Senate staked out the chambers early this morning, opened an extraordinary session at 3 p.m., but failed to pass any further legislation after Sen. Jeff Klein (D - Manhattan) issued a statement warning that any bills passed under the extraordinary session would not be -LSB-...]

The Democratic half of the state Senate staked out the chambers early this morning, opened an extraordinary session at 3 p.m., but failed to pass any further legislation after Sen. Jeff Klein (D - Manhattan) issued a statement warning that any bills passed under the extraordinary session would not be valid because the Assembly had passed the bills during the standard session.

The Commission bill proposed by the Governor, passed by the Legislature in extraordinary session, accomplishes both of these goals.

As soon as word of the report's imminent release broke, I got a call from a legislative source who accused the governor of calling tonight's extraordinary session in hopes of drawing attention away from his own troubles.

In reality, the money was approved last week as part of an omnibus bill the legislature passed after the governor called members back for an extraordinary session.

Shafran noted that «traditionally» governors have sought to meet with legislative leaders to reach an agreement prior to exercising their extraordinary session powers.

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.

The agreement was announced a week after the conclusion of an extraordinary session in which mayoral control of New York City schools was extended for two years, along with re-approving sales tax measures and other local tax provisions for local government.

In an extraordinary session, the governor dictates the agenda, and Cuomo has listed just one explicit item: «Enacting legislation memorializing the agreement of the Senate and the Assembly that would extend mayoral control of the city school district of the city of New York for an additional year; specifically extending the effectiveness of chapters 91 of the laws of 2002 and 345 of the laws of 2009 relating to the organization of the city school district of the city of New York.»

Convening extraordinary session of the legislature, or the Senate alone, as well as moving the location of the legislature's meeting under special circumstances (§ 16)

Given the number of lawmakers who normally seek reimbursement for their meal and lodging costs, the daily cost of the extraordinary session will top more than $ 30,000 per day in per diems, not including mileage reimbursements or staff expenses and other costs not easily measured.

Cuomo's top aide, Melissa DeRosa, stated, «The governor has discussed the extraordinary session with the legislative leaders.»

Last week, Cuomo pledged not to call an extraordinary session without an agreed - upon deal in place, in order to avoid government waste.

«That said, the governor is still required to issue an extraordinary session calendar.

Now we know why outgoing Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. couldn't make it to Albany for either the extraordinary session called by Gov. David Paterson and the (failed) NYC OTB session called by Senate Democratic Conference Leader John Sampson.

Lawmakers came back to the state Capitol at the command of Governor Andrew Cuomo, who called an extraordinary session of the legislature at 1 p.m. Wednesday to deal with unfinished business.

«These are things that have been in place for years, but somehow in this building, they are so controversial that we need to come back for an extraordinary session,» Gianaris said.

Within hours, Mr. Paterson counterattacked, saying through a spokesman that he would call the Legislature into extraordinary session on Sunday evening to consider several measures, including an overhaul of the state university system that would allow individual campuses to set their own tuition rates and a requirement that the Legislature certify that budgets are in long - term balance.

This was Mayor de Blasio's first «regular» press conference following an extraordinary session on Friday devoted to the Mayor's press availability and press conference procedures.

ALBANY, NY (11/17/2010)(readMedia)-- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he will call an extraordinary session of the Legislature for Monday, November 29.

The Erie County Democratic Committee is criticizing Assemblyman Mickey Kearns, D - Buffalo, for skipping the vote during this week's extraordinary session.

The assemblyman said the extraordinary session in Albany «covered nothing important» to Western New York.

President John Mahama will today leave Accra for an extraordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government to discuss the political situation in Burkina Faso.

The Legislature returned a week later in an extraordinary session the first week of July to consider a bill that would extend mayoral control of New York City schools.

Senate Democatic Conference Leader John Sampson was downright evasive during a conference call with reporters this afternoon, repeatedly refusing to say how many of his 32 members will be on hand for tomorrow's extraordinary session and whether he'll be able to pass any deals that might spring up between now and then.