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NY Governor's Top Aide Quits Over Tax Row

Oct 25, 2008 2:48 AM CDT

NY Governor's Top Aide Quits Over Tax Row

Deputy blames his $300K in unpaid taxes on 'late-filing syndrome'

(Newser) - The chief aide to New York's governor has resigned after it was revealed that he failed to pay taxes for 5 years, the New York Times reports. David Paterson’s top deputy, Charles O'Byrne, built up a $300,000 backlog of taxes from 2001. He was suffering from depression at...

Madam Pleads Guilty in Spitzer Case

Aug 25, 2008 1:04 PM CDT

Madam Pleads Guilty in Spitzer Case

No charges yet for ex-governor

(Newser) - A woman accused of helping arrange trysts between pricey escorts and their customers has pleaded guilty in the prostitution scandal that forced Eliot Spitzer to step down as governor of New York. Thirty-six-year-old Tanya Hollander pleaded today to a charge of conspiracy to violate the travel act. It's against the...

New Yorkers Owe Debt of Gratitude to Spitzer Hooker

OPINION

Jul 31, 2008 11:27 AM CDT

New Yorkers Owe Debt of Gratitude to Spitzer Hooker

Fastest way to chase a bad politician out of office

(Newser) - Call-girl Ashley Dupre has done the state of New York a huge favor, Michael Daly writes in the New York Daily News. If the sex scandal hadn't brought down "self-righteous, mean-spirited and divisive rich kid" Eliot Spitzer, New York wouldn't have the "warm-hearted and manifestly decent" governor it...

New York State
to Recognize
Gay Marriages

May 29, 2008 5:56 AM CDT

New York State to Recognize Gay Marriages

Out-of-state same-sex unions win equal treatment

(Newser) - New York's governor has directed all state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries, the New York Times reports. Terms like "spouse," "husband," and "wife" will now legally apply to same-sex partners in state regulations concerning everything from income tax filings...

Long Island Talks Secession From New York

Mar 28, 2008 5:36 PM CDT

Long Island Talks Secession From New York

County official irked over getting stiffed by Albany on funding

(Newser) - Officials on Long Island have initiated a study on the economic feasibility of its secession from New York state, Newsday reports. While acknowledging the difficulties of establishing a 51st state, Suffolk County Comptroller Joseph Sawicki said the proposal is really about examining what Long Island contributes to greater New York,...