Issues: Government Operations

Senator Montgomery Announces NYSABPRL's 41st Annual Legislative Conference Workshop & Event Schedule

The 41st Annual Legislative Conference of the NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators will convene on Friday, February 17th and conclude on Sunday, February 19th, 2012. The theme of this year’s conference is “Open Doors to Employment, Opens Doors to Empowerment."

The Conference schedule of educational workshops and weekend-long events is included here in a pdf format that can be downloaded.  More information on the Legislative Conference may be obtained by visiting www.nysabprl.org.

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February 9, 2012
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Public Hearing: To examine the impact of proposed agency consolidations on the affected agencies, delivery of services, the State workforce, affected industries and businesses, and citizens

Senate Standing Committee Investigation and Government Operations Chair: Carl L. Marcellino Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service And Pensions Chair: Martin Golden Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming And Wagering Chair: John J. Bonacic Joint Public Hearing: To examine the impact of proposed agency consolidations on the affected agencies, delivery of services, the State workforce, affected industries and businesses, and citizens Place: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY Time: 1:00 P.M. Contact: Debbie Peck Kellerher (518) 455-2390 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

March 1, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Public Hearing: To examine the impact of proposed agency consolidations on the affected agencies, delivery of services, the State workforce, affected industries and businesses, and citizens

Senate Standing Committee Investigation and Government Operations Chair: Carl L. Marcellino Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service And Pensions Chair: Martin Golden Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming And Wagering Chair: John J. Bonacic Joint Public Hearing: To examine the impact of proposed agency consolidations on the affected agencies, delivery of services, the State workforce, affected industries and businesses, and citizens Place: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY Time: 1:00 P.M. Contact: Debbie Peck Kellerher (518) 455-2390 ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

March 1, 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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IDC Releases Regulation Reform Plan

Some New & Outdated Agency Rules Threaten Key Industries, Tax Resources, Provide Little Public Protection,  IDC Finds

The Independent Democratic Conference today unveiled a plan to reform New York's regulatory process, putting safeguards in place that will protect businesses from overly burdensome regulations, protecting residents, and creating a more stable economic environment.

The reform plan came after an exhaustive review by the IDC that found a series outdated rules and proposed regulations that stifles economic growth, and, in some cases, could destroy key industries in New York without a corresponding public benefit.

February 7, 2012
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Public Hearing on Executive Compensation at Not-for-Profit Organizations

Senator Carl L. Marcellino, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations today held a hearing on executive compensation at not-for-profit organizations that are receiving State funding.  

February 6, 2012
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Public Hearing: New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment

New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and ReapportionmentChairs:    Senator Michael F. Nozzolio and Assembly Member John J. McEnenyPublic Meeting:    Congressional and state legislative redistrictingPlace:    Buffalo City Hall, Common Council Chambers, 13th Floor, 65 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New YorkTime:    10:30 A.M.Contact:    NYS Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (212) 618-1100; E-mail: info@latfor.state.ny.us

video archive of this event will be available at http://www.latfor.state.ny.us

February 16, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Public Hearing: Congressional and state legislative redistricting

New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment
Chairs: Senator Michael F. Nozzolio and Assembly Member John J. McEneny
Public Meeting: Congressional and state legislative redistricting
Place: Syracuse City School District, Henninger High School Auditorium, 600 Robinson Street, Syracuse, New York
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Contact: NYS Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (212) 618-1100; E-mail: info@latfor.state.ny.us
video archive of this event will be available at http://www.latfor.state.ny.us

February 14, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Public Hearing: Congressional and state legislative redistricting

New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment
Chairs: Senator Michael F. Nozzolio and Assembly Member John J. McEneny
Public Meeting: Congressional and state legislative redistricting
Place: Monroe County Chambers, Room 406, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York
Time: 10:30 A.M.
Contact: NYS Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (212) 618-1100; E-mail: info@latfor.state.ny.us

video archive of this event will be available at http://www.latfor.state.ny.us

February 15, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Public Hearing: Congressional and state legislative redistricting

New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment
Chairs: Senator Michael F. Nozzolio and Assembly Member John J. McEneny
Public Meeting: Congressional and state legislative redistricting
Place: Suffolk County Legislature, William H. Rogers Legislative Building - Auditorium, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Contact: NYS Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (212) 618-1100; E-mail: info@latfor.state.ny.us

video archive of this event will be available at http://www.latfor.state.ny.us

February 9, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Public Hearing: Congressional and state legislative redistricting

New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment
Chairs: Senator Michael F. Nozzolio and Assembly Member John J. McEneny
Public Meeting: Congressional and state legislative redistricting
Place: Queens Borough Hall, Room 213, 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, New York
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Contact: NYS Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (212) 618-1100; E-mail: info@latfor.state.ny.us

video archive of this event will be available at http://www.latfor.state.ny.us

February 7, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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SENATOR RITCHIE APPOINTED TO BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE

Reviewing Transportation, Environment, Agriculture, Housing
On-Time Budget Eyed for Second Straight Year
State Senator Patty Ritchie has been named to a special Senate budget subcommittee assigned to review the Governor’s proposed budget.

February 2, 2012
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Your Voice with Senator John Bonacic: Mandate Relief

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Senator John Bonacic of the 42nd Senate District discusses Mandate Relief.

January 31, 2012
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Inkblot districts are visible proof of Albany’s gerrymandering

The New York Daily News editorial investigates the oddly shaped districts in the Senate GOP's redistricting proposal and how they represent the unjustified approach Republicans used to draw district lines.

Do not mistake the nearby shapes for Rorschach inkblots.

They are visible proof of how flagrantly state Senate Republicans distorted the process of redrawing election districts.

The weird outlines also document why Gov. Cuomo must veto the maps.

January 30, 2012
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Gov. Cuomo must veto ridiculous new Senate and Assembly districts

An editorial by the New York Daily News talks about the Senate Republican's draft for new Senate and Assembly districts and how they have used redistricting to increase their power while abandoning the interests of voters.

Nothing less than the future of representative democracy in New York is on the line as the Legislature establishes new district lines based on the latest census.

By long-standing practice, lawmakers have drawn maps to protect incumbents while shutting out challengers. Democrats load up Assembly districts with Democrats; Republicans stock Senate districts with Republicans.

January 30, 2012
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A Veto for the Voters

The New York Times wrote an editorial discussing the Senate Republican's proposed legislative district maps, which are so blatantly partisan that Governor Cuomo's office has called them "simply unacceptable."

This week, New York State lawmakers unveiled proposed legislative district maps, based on the 2010 census and required in time for this year’s elections. The maps, as expected, are entirely designed to protect party interests for Republicans who control the State Senate districts and Democrats who run the Assembly.

January 30, 2012
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Two Senators Caught In The Crosshairs Of Redistricting Speak Out

NY1 posted a video of Senator Gianaris' interview on Inside City Hall where he talks about the need to get fair district maps drawn.

Watch the video here.

January 30, 2012
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Sen. Gianaris on Redistricting and the Primary Date

Capital Tonight had an interview with Senator Gianaris discussing the egregiously drawn district maps and the new primary date.

Watch the interview here.

January 30, 2012
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New lines draw veto threat

Times Union wrote an editorial that talks about the release of the new state legislative districts, which have drawn heavy criticism from Senate Democrats and could potentially be vetoed by Governor Cuomo.

New state legislative districts were unveiled Thursday amid a fusillade of criticism — including an unprecedented veto threat by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo's verdict came in a terse statement a few hours after the lines, which must be redrawn every 10 years to conform to the new federal Census, arrived at 2 p.m.

"At first glance, these lines are simply unacceptable and would be vetoed by the governor," said spokesman Josh Vlasto. "We need a better process and product."

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January 30, 2012
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A senator, just for us?

An editorial by Times Union discusses the state Senate Republican's redistricting proposal and calls them out for being glaringly politically self-interested rather than serving the public's interest.

First came the pitch that the 63rd state Senate district the Republicans want to create in order to protect their tiny majority would be upstate. How nice of them, looking after a region that tends to get shortchanged politically and economically.

January 30, 2012
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The Capitol Pressroom for January 27, 2012

The Capitol Pressroom's Susan Arbetter did an interview with Senator Gianaris discussing the redistricting maps. 

Listen to the interview here. 

January 30, 2012
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