Sentences with phrase «leading upstate lawmakers»

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The expectation was that a new Democratic majority, led by Malcolm Smith of Queens and dominated by New York City lawmakers, would pay attention to upstate issues.

(U.S. attorney Preet Bharara told The Buffalo News that he has seen evidence of corruption across New York state, and his current probes could lead to cases to against upstate lawmakers.

Business groups see the issue as one that could boost the upstate economy, and the Republican - led State Senate — whose majority caucus includes a number of upstate lawmakers — has been supportive.