Members of the Assembly "fear the speaker more than they fear the voters," said Charmian Neary: http://t.co/FIYUEaFuCU
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RT @JonCampbellGAN: FWIW, Katz still hasn't discussed his marijuana possession plea deal. I asked him to talk about it yesterday; he said no.
RT @JonCampbellGAN: Emcee Melody Burns closes out the pro-gun rally: "Do not comply! I just want to remind you -- do not comply!"
RT @alykatzz: In case you need a reminder about Wendell Walters' bribery scheme and its fallout: http://t.co/IBOSjYFe4b
RT @alykatzz: HPD official Michael Provenzano gets 18 month sentence in corruption conviction. Wendell Walters still not sentenced a year after plea.
Once Endangered Falcons Spread NYC Wings http://t.co/CFHPELMo97
RT @JonCampbellGAN: Steve Katz says the Putnam County clerk said "N-F-W" when @LoHud asked for gun permit records.
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