Democrats, Republicans stage dueling sessions in NY Senate as power struggle continues

ALBANY, N.Y. — Evenly split political factions turned the New York Senate Tuesday into a two-ring legislative circus of sharp words, laughter and jeers, including a derisive “Duh,” where Republicans and Democrats dueling for control held simultaneous sessions in the ornate chamber.

NY governor Paterson orders special Senate session to settle power fight, pass critical bills

ALBANY, N.Y. — Unsatisfied with New York senators’ efforts to resolve their paralyzing power dispute, Gov. David Paterson is ordering a special session beginning Tuesday.

AP source: Governor to force NY Senate into special session if it doesn’t resolve standoff

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. David Paterson will order the state Senate to meet in a special session Wednesday if battling senators fail to resolve a two-week power struggle, a state official said Friday.

NY judge says he won’t rule on Senate takeover, urges legislators to resolve who’s in charge

ALBANY, N.Y. — A judge says he won’t rule on last week’s takeover of the New York Senate by a coalition of Republicans and dissident Democrats.

NY Senate splits 31-31 1 week after coup, leadership still uncertain, court gives more time

ALBANY, N.Y. — A dissident Democrat who helped Republicans seize power in the New York Senate a week ago has returned to the Democratic fold and declared that Democrats must retake the majority he cost them.

NY Senate leadership crisis lingers: Court doesn’t restore Democrats, but GOP session is brief

ALBANY, N.Y. — A leadership crisis in the New York Senate continues after a day of legal maneuvering and confusion in the Capitol.

Moscow on the Hudson: Republicans stage a coup in the NY Senate; Democrats cry foul

ALBANY, N.Y. — Pandemonium erupted on the floor, the lights went out and the live television feed went black as the coup unfolded.