Local Chaos In State Senate
Eventually, cooler heads will prevail. But until then, New Yorkers are left to endure the drama that has been unfolding in Albany since June 8, when the Senate was put into legislative deadlock after two dissident Democrats joined Republicans and voted the Democrats out of power. One of the Democrats later reversed himself, leaving the state Senate split 31 to 31. ‘‘I’m always the optimist,’’ said Assemblyman Bill Parment, D-North Harmony. ‘‘I’m sure they’ll work it out. Over the years, when things go awry it always seems to follow the same format — there are dueling press releases and statements and fights, but most of it’s hot air. Eventually, things get worked out and the business of the public gets done. That’s how it always happens.’’ After a pause, Parment added: ‘‘But then again, we’ve never been faced with this particular wrinkle before.
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