When I speak with my colleagues and friends about my first year as a member of the New York State Senate, I often hear remarks such as "you picked one heck of a time to go to Albany" and "that place must be such a mess." As our nation confronts one of the greatest economic challenges ever, New York State has been hit particularly hard, given our over-reliance on Wall Street for revenue. Of course, the economic outlook is hardly the only reason people are surprised that I chose to join the state senate when I did. While Albany has long been mired in mismanagement and dysfunction, New York State's capital gained added attention this past year as our efforts to reform the legislature came head to head with the trappings of dysfunction, partisan bickering, and the old game of Albany Power Politics. An episode that brought great shame to the legislature, and indeed our entire state, was the behavior of one particular senator who committed domestic violence against his girlfriend, shortly after being voted in to the Senate. For those who are not familiar with the case, here is a brief synopsis: In October 2009, State Senator Hiram Monserrate was convicted of a misdemeanor assault in relation to domestic violence charges that involved Senator Monserrate allegedly using a broken glass to slash his girlfriend, Karla Giraldo, across her face.
Brian X. Foley: Why I'm Introducing A Resolution To Expel Sen. Monserrate From The Ny State Senate
Brian X. Foley, Huffington Post: Politics
Tue, 01/19/2010 - 9:21am
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