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	     	<title><![CDATA[1st C.D.: Bishop uses Demos departure for Altschuler slap]]></title>
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	     	<description><![CDATA[This statement was just sent by a spokesman for Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton):]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 18:04:46 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Demos quits; Altschuler will get GOP nod in 1st C.D. (Updated)]]></title>
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	     	<description><![CDATA[George Demos withdrew today from the GOP race to run against Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton). More to come, as Randy Altschuler becomes the putative nominee. Here is his statement released to supporters, in full:]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 16:34:49 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Buzz over N.Y. public-sector union role at DNC]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/buzz-over-n.y.-public-sector-union-role-at-dnc-1.812042/buzz-over-n-y-public-sector-union-role-at-dnc-1.3739778</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[The involvement of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office in shaping the New York convention delegation -- and a dispute over seats for public-sector unions with which he's chafed -- gets some exploration here by Haberman at Politico. ]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 20:57:09 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Senate hopeful Maragos: Cancel Facebook IPO]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/senate-hopeful-maragos-cancel-facebook-ipo-1.812042/senate-hopeful-maragos-cancel-facebook-ipo-1.3739453</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[While one Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, attorney Wendy Long, stops on Long Island to meet with Suffolk Republicans and the Conservative Society for Action, rival candidate George Maragos, the GOP Nassau comptroller, has issued remarks on a subject central to his career: investment and finance. He called for the initial public offering for Facebook to be canceled based on reports about the circumstances under which earnings forecasts were downgraded beforehand. Maragos said in a statement:]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 18:50:56 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Cuomo philosophy: Gov't competency is "step one" ]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/cuomo-philosophy-gov-t-competency-is-step-one--1.812042/cuomo-philosophy-gov-t-competency-is-step-one--1.3739279</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[In a pep-rally-style speech to the state Democratic Committee Thursday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo touted his record, outlined what he thinks is the party’s core difference from Republicans and said New York should give President Barack Obama the “best mandate in the United States of America.”]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 17:22:18 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Bill would let Long Beach bond for $15 million]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/bill-would-let-long-beach-bond-for-$15-million-1.812042/bill-would-let-long-beach-bond-for-$15-million-1.3739058</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[&nbsp; &nbsp;One of the bills awaiting lawmakers when they return from the Memorial Day break is a measure that would allow Long Beach to borrow $15 million to address its immediate financial troubles.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Costco backs minimum wage hike in New York (with text)]]></title>
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	     	<description><![CDATA[Wholesale retailer Costco joined 176 other businesses and organizations Thursday to call for New York to raise its minimum wage.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 16:01:16 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Glen Cove mayor adds banter to a ceremony]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/glen-cove-mayor-adds-banter-to-a-ceremony-1.812042/glen-cove-mayor-adds-banter-to-a-ceremony-1.3738344</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[Glen Cove Mayor Ralph Suozzi, in honoring the executive director of the city’s senior center on Tuesday, expressed what an unknowing spectator might have construed as some quid-pro-quo thinking. Suozzi at Tuesday’s City Council told a story about his 2005 mayoral run, saying he called Carol Waldman before the election to tell her she would keep her position should he win. He said he called her again after he was elected, telling her he changed his mind and was relieving her. He ultimately told her he was pulling her leg and kept her at the head of the Glen Cove Senior Center. Suozzi honored Waldman on Tuesday with an award for her many years of service to the city. On Wednesday, he said he meant the story as a good-natured tale of busting a colleague’s chops years ago. He had meant to relieve any stress she might have about losing her job with the change of administration, he said. “I just wanted to make sure she knew her job was safe, that I wanted her to stay,” Suozzi said. “It was for her. It wasn’t in exchange for anything.” Besides, he said, Waldman is a Sea Cliff resident who can’t vote in Glen Cove.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 11:56:29 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[At least 3 Dems express interest in new Nassau Assembly seat]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/at-least-3-dems-express-interest-in-new-nassau-assembly-seat-1.812042/at-least-3-dems-express-interest-in-new-nassau-assembly-seat-1.3736252</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[Western Nassau has a new open seat in the Assembly, created by the majority Democrats during redistricting. Its borders take in Lynbrook, Elmont, Valley Stream and North Valley Stream.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 15:06:26 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Sen. Diaz still makes his own spotlight]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/sen.-diaz-still-makes-his-own-spotlight-1.812042/sen.-diaz-still-makes-his-own-spotlight-1.3736146</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[State Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. (D-Bronx) has become last man standing of the original four members of the upper house who broke away from a newly elected Democratic majority early in 2009 to form briefly a&nbsp; dissident bloc.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 14:31:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[CSEA escalates battle with Nassau University Medical Center]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/csea-escalates-battle-with-nassau-university-medical-center-1.812042/csea-escalates-battle-with-nassau-university-medical-center-1.3736029</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[The Civil Service Employees Association has stepped up its battle with the leadership of Nassau University Medical Center.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 13:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Giuliani backs Turner in GOP Senate primary]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/giuliani-backs-turner-in-gop-senate-primary-1.812042/giuliani-backs-turner-in-gop-senate-primary-1.3736041</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[Rudy Giuliani today announced his support for Rep. Bob Turner for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, arguably the highest-profile endorsement to date in the three-way contest.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 13:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Albany press presents 'iGov' ]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/albany-press-presents-igov--1.812042/albany-press-presents-igov--1.3735021</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[Some Legislative Correspondents Association show highlights from Tuesday, titled iGov as in a new Apple product and as in his much-quoted-out-of-context past statement in partial answer to an interviewer's question: “I am the government.”]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 01:38:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[LCA responses from Cuomo, Senate Dems come by video]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/lca-responses-from-cuomo,-senate-dems-come-by-video-1.812042/lca-responses-from-cuomo,-senate-dems-come-by-video-1.3734836</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo dropped by the annual Legislative Correpondents Association cocktail reception in Albany Tuesday evening, did some schmoozing with guests, and then departed for downstate. But he left press aides Joshua Vlasto and Rich Bamberger on hand to present a video response to the annual dinner show spoofing him and other state politicos.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 01:22:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[GOP's Cox takes star turn at Albany press revue]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/gop-s-cox-takes-star-turn-at-albany-press-revue-1.812042/gop-s-cox-takes-star-turn-at-albany-press-revue-1.3734727</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[State Republican chairman Ed Cox played off his own staid public image at the annual Legislative Correspondents Association show Tuesday night, surprising at least some guests with a clever, self-deprecating “response sketch” to the reporters’ satirical revue.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 01:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Cuomo splits state Dem party leadership]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/cuomo-selects-wright-miner-to-head-dems-1.3733501</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[The governor has selected Assemb. Keith Wright (D-Manhattan), one of the leading members of the Black and Hispanic Caucus, and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 15:24:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Cuomo OKs Sept. 13 primary]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/cuomo-oks-sept-13-primary-1.3731351</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has signed a law that moves the&nbsp;date for legislative primaries by two days, to avoid holding them on Sept. 11.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 17:16:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Senate OKs Suffolk traffic violations bureau]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/senate-oks-suffolk-traffic-violations-bureau-1.3731292</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[The New York State Senate passed a bill Monday that would allow Suffolk County to establish a Traffic Violations Bureau, enabling the county – rather than the state – to keep money generated by fines.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 16:49:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[6th SD: Cronin touts a union's support]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/6th-sd-cronin-touts-a-union-s-support-1.3730820</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[The state Senate campaign of Ryan Cronin, a 31-year-old litigator with a background in Nassau Democratic politics, announced his endorsement by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500, which represents supermarket employees employed by Stop &amp; Shop, Shop Rite, Pathmark, King Kullen and Fairway.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 13:34:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	     	<title><![CDATA[Schumer backs Kelly's tweak of FBI,  whacks FBI's tweak of Kelly]]></title>
	     	<link>http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/schumer-backs-kelly-s-tweak-of-fbi-but-not-fbi-s-tweak-of-kelly-1.3730451</link>
	     	<description><![CDATA[Before it gets too far in the rearview mirror, a note is in order about Sen. Charles Schumer's questioning of FBI Director Robert Mueller this past week, as detailed here.]]></description>
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	     	<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 11:08:00 EDT</pubDate>
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