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Hiram Monserrate blocks State Senate votes

State Sen. Hiram Monserrate blocked action from being taken in the Senate Thursday by announcing that he would oppose all legislation until more Democrats join the new majority coalition.

The Jackson Heights Democrat also wouldn't recommit to reporters that he supported Dean Skelos (R- Rockville Centre) to be the majority leader. On Monday, Monserrate and Pedro Espada Jr. (D-Bronx) had joined...

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