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NY strikes deal to reform public authorities

Quick ReadNY strikes deal to reform public authorities, long called 'shadow government'

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders said Wednesday that they have agreed to landmark reforms of public authorities after years of failed attempts to force greater accountability on the entities, which have been involved in some of New York's biggest scandals.

Long called the state's "shadow government," public authorities operate many of the major services in New...

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