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New GOP majority may be locked out of chamber

ALBANY - The new majority in the State Senate may find itself locked out of its ornate chamber Wednesday, which would force it to meet in a nearby office building or park.

Sen. Malcolm Smith (D- St. Albans), who was ousted Monday as Senate chief, signaled Tuesday that he would oppose reconvening as long as 30 Republican and two renegade Democratic senators are in charge. Keys to the chamber...

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