Michael Gianaris

Leading Democratic state Senator says party should unite

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:48:26 +0000

A leading Democratic Senator says wayward Democrats should get in line with the others in their party, and form a majority to run the Senate when the new session starts in January.

Cuomo says he'll focus on gun control

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:18:39 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says curbing gun violence will be a priority in the next legislative session.

State Senator to introduce new gun laws

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:43:44 +0000

In the wake of increased gun violence in New York and two mass shootings in the nation in the last few weeks, a State Senator is proposing stricter gun laws that he says could give New York the toughest gun laws in the country.

Gov. Cuomo says he will veto redistricting lines currently being drawn

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:15:49 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo is stating in no uncertain terms that he intends to veto the redistricting lines now being devised by a joint legislative commission, because they are not independent and non partisan.