The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
... a hand-lettered sign on his desk that read: "Save Vinnie!" After the gavel banged, Sen. Diane Savino came over to half-jokingly ask where she could sign up to become a charter member of the Save Vinnie Committee. "There's a groundswell going on," Leibell joked. Said Savino: "It's bipartisan." (Hey, at least she's on message ). Apparently, neither...
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
For those who are following our forced confinement here at the state Capitol, some updates, courtesy of conversations with multiple sources in the know: - Following the Assembly's lead, the Senate passed Leandra's Law , 58-0, as Lenny Rosado looked on. The debate was at times emotional, with a surprisingly personal testimony from Sen. Diane Savino, who revealed she is the child of alcoholics...
Capitol confidential (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
... rose to support the measure and speak in emotional terms about the problem of drunk driving. Sen. Diane Savino, D-Staten Island/Brooklyn, spoke with a quaver in her voice as she described spending her childhood with two alcoholic parents. “We have an obligation not to turn a blind eye to our family members who are alcoholics or drug addicts,” Savino said. Several senators praised...
Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
... then we can proceed with bringing marriage equality to the floor." — State Senator Diane Savino [ Daily Politics/NYDN ] Read more posts by Chris Rovzar Filed Under: equal rites , diane savino , gay marriage , gays , state senate
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Senate Democrats are shooting for next Tuesday to take another shot at bringing the gay marriage bill up for a vote following last week's wheel-spinning session that culminated with Gov. David Paterson's pledge that the bill would be debated before 2009 ends. "I’m hopeful it’s Tuesday; We’re going to keep pushing for Tuesday to be the day," Sen. Diane Savino...
Towleroad (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
... Eric Schneiderman, Velmanette Montgomery, Jeff Klein, Liz Krueger, Eric Adams, Kevin Parker, Diane Savino and Jose Serrano—are all sponsors of the bill (in addition to 9 others) and are continuing to work with us to make sure we get the needed votes. The most important thing that people can do to support lobbying activities is to call their State Senators . Hearing that constituents...
Politics on the Hudson (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
... involving the following senators: Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers; Toby Stavisky, D-Queens; Diane Savino, D-Staten Island; and Catharine Young, R-Olean, Cattaraugus County. Tacopina wrote that Stewart-Cousins was quoted in the media as saying calls for Monserrate to resign were “appropriate.” The senator said she was responding at the time to a reporter’s question about another...
The Daily Politics (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
... had conversations with Senate President Malcolm Smith, a fellow Queens Democrat; as well as Sen. Diane Savino, who is involved with the majority's fundraising and 2010 planning effort. "Obviously, Jim has the right of first refusal in the race," said Mark Weprin. "But if Jim doesn't do it, whoever the Democrats' candidate might be, I think Frank is vulnerable."...
brownstoner (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
... including Representative Jerrold Nadler, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Senator Diane Savino, reports The Real Deal. Coney Island Housing Complex Gets $21M [TRD] Press Release [R8NY]
Gothamist (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
... five women and four men: The Democrats named Eric Schneiderman (Manhattan; he will also chair), Diane Savino (Staten Island), Andrea Stewart-Cousins (Westchester), Ruth Hassell-Thompson (the Bronx) and Toby Ann Stavisky (Queens), while the Republicans named Andrew Lanza (Staten Island), John Flanagan (East Northport), James Alesi (Perinton) and Cathy Young (Olean). Republican minority...
Politics on the Hudson (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
... will be the chairman; Ruth Hassell-Thompson of Mount Vernon; Andrea Stewart-Cousins of Yonkers; Diane Savino of Staten Island; and Toby Stavisky of Queens. Sen. Ruben Diaz, D-Bronx, has publicly defended Monserrate while a number of their Democratic colleagues have called for his resignation. U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are also asking Monserrate to step down....
