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Pigeon Hopes For Political Coup As Architect of Responsible New York
Former Erie chair courts more controversy helping Golisano in Senate battles
By John Celock
Steve Pigeon has spent over a decade as one of the most dominant and controversial Democratic names in Western New York politics. This year, he may become more dominant and controversial than ever. As the chief political advisor to billionaire Tom Golisano and co-chair of his Responsible New York committee, Pigeon will help shape this year's battle for individual State Senate races across New York, as well as the control of the majority-a stark ...
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Back and Forth: Back to Hugh
By Andrew J. Hawkins
In 1975, former Gov. Hugh Carey (D) came into office at a time when the state was on the verge of bankruptcy. In his first State of the State speech, he famously said that "the days of wine and roses are over," and then set out to bring business and labor leaders together to help steer the state through the financial storm. Today, in the face of expanding budget shortfalls, Gov. David Paterson (D) is drawing comparisons to the 1970s crisis while ...
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