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Lawyers to get windfall for State Senate coup mess

ALBANY - The State Senate coup derailed key legislation and tarnished reputations, but it also produced a windfall for lawyers involved in multiple lawsuits.

The fees of outside attorneys hired by some to help with the cases likely will approach $100,000, according to calculations by Newsday based on interviews and records. In one instance, legal advisers will be paid using a mix of tax dollars...

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