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Democratic assemblyman calls on Silver to resign

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A published report says a member of the Assembly's Democratic conference is calling on Speaker Sheldon Silver to resign over his role in a sexual harassment scandal.

Assemblymember Brindisi: Revenue sharing deal struck with Oneida Nation

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi has released a statement on the deal struck between NYS and the Oneida Indian Nation.

Brindisi unveils three-point plan to combat drug houses

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi has unveiled a three-point legislation plan to combat drug houses and the destruction of evidence.

Brindisi: Cross-regional partnerships could be economic boost to upstate

UTICA, N.Y. - Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi says a cross-regional partnership between upstate and downstate businesses could be a big economic boost.

Brindisi sponsors legislation to combat high gas prices

Assemblymember Anthony Brindisi says residents in the Mohawk Valley are paying the third-highest average gas prices in the state.

Assembly passes budget proposal

ALBANY, N.Y. - The New York State Assembly has passed a budget proposal, Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi said Tuesday afternoon.

Assembly passes moratorium on hydrofracking in NYS

ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The New York State Assembly has passed legislation to delay hydrofracking permits in New York State until May 15, 2015.

Assemblyman Brindisi pushing for tougher animal abuse laws

ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi says he is sponsoring legislation that would create harsher penalties for animal abusers.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi hears from new constituents

FRANKFORT, N.Y. (WKTV) - Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi held a town hall meeting Saturday morning to hear from some of his new constituents.

Governor signs gun law, slated as toughest in the nation

ALBANY-(WKTV)Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the NY SAFE Act (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act) late this afternoon.