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Sources: Pedro Espada back in Democratic fold

ALBANY - The State Senate stalemate appears to be over, with Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. (D-Bronx) returning to the Democratic fold. Espada wouldn't comment during Thursday's brief special session, but several Democratic senators said he would become majority leader while Malcolm Smith of St. Albans would remain temporary Senate president . John Sampson, of Brooklyn, will eventually assume that role,...

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