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Among those in opposition are union groups.

“That's no way to run government. That's no way to have an actively participating legislature."

In recent days, Danks Burke attempted to bring suit against officials in Schuyler County over some invalidated absentee ballots.

“A lifetime of working with my hands, managing daily challenges and finding creative solutions, that’s given me the tools I need to be your representative in the Senate.”

“I’ve been here 33 years, I’ve spent 19 of those 33 years in the minority. I know what it means to fight and claw back and try to get things done.”

A report in the Washington Post says Amazon is considering pulling out of a deal to build its New York City headquarters, due to opposition from state and city elected officials who represent the Queens district where the company wants to build.

The New York State legislative session began with ceremonies and excitement as Democrats claimed their solid majority in the State Senate, and made history with the election of new female leader.

The New York State Senate made history on two fronts Monday as it elected Andrea Stewart-Cousins to be the first woman, and the first African-American woman, to head the chamber in January.

This debate featured the candidates for New York Senate District 52, Democrat Barbara Fiala and Republican Fred Akshar. WSKG's Director of News & Public…