Husband of NY congresswoman Carolyn Maloney dies on mountain climbing expedition in Himalayas

NEW YORK — The husband of U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney has died on a mountain climbing expedition in the Himalayas, aides to the congresswoman said Saturday.

End of primary challenge marks smoother sailing for NY Sen. Gillibrand in 2010 election

ALBANY, N.Y. —Kirsten Gillibrand didn’t have the pedigree of a Kennedy, Clinton or a Cuomo. She was not, her critics said, up to the challenge of winning a tough, New York brawl for the U.S. Senate seat Gov. David Paterson handed her.

AP Source: Rep. Maloney won’t challenge New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Democratic primary

WASHINGTON — A Democratic official says New York congresswoman Carolyn Maloney will not challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the state’s Democratic primary.

Gillibrand, NY’s new senator, trying to build a record, gets a little help from her friends

ALBANY, N.Y. — By any measure, New York’s new Democratic U.S. senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, got off to a rocky start. She was neither a Kennedy nor Clinton, just an unknown appointed by an unpopular governor.

Legislation reining in credit card practices may pass, helped by Obama support, tough economy

WASHINGTON — Legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate hikes and late fees that have entangled millions of Americans moved closer to becoming law Thursday, bolstered by presidential pressure and the backdrop of economic calamity.