State Senators Introduce Fair Share Tax Reform

From NewsLI.com State Senators Introduce Fair Share Tax Reform February 10, 2009 – Initiative Would Raise More than $6 Billion in Revenue to Nearly Halve Budget Shortfall While Reforming New York’s Tax Code to Make it Fairer (Albany, N.Y.) A group of Democratic Senators today introduced the Fair Share Tax Reform Act of 2009, an [...]

Padavan Says He Emerges Stronger From Tough Race

From PolitickerNY Padavan Says He Emerges Stronger From Tough Race By Jimmy Vielkind ALBANY—Even after Jim Gennaro conceded defeat in his bid to unseat State Senator Frank Padavan, the two are still bickering. Padavan put out a statement last night  decrying Gennaro’s “negative attacks” and saying he was vindicated by a re-count showing he won [...]

Congratulations to State Senator Frank Padavan

The Bay Terrace Cafe congratulates Frank Padavan on his reelection to the New York State Senate and wishes him continued success. Based on past performance there is no doubt that Senator Padavan will work tirelessly on behalf of all his constituents. We look forward to Senator Padavan visiting the Cafe. Newsday.com Padavan set to return [...]

No bills passed state Senate in January

From Crain’s New York No bills passed state Senate in January With Democrats taking control of the state Senate for the first time in 43 years, it’s also the first time in at least 14 years that no bills were passed in the first month of the session. (AP) – Now under Democratic control, New [...]

Every Vote Counts!

From the New York Daily News Also reported by Queens Crap City Board of Elections commissioners voted unanimously today to reverse their December decision and allow disputed paper ballots to be counted in the yet-undecided 11th SD race, signaling the beginning of the end of what has been an extremely contentious and drawn-out process. Depending [...]