Jeff Klein
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The tax-free zones will be the answer to finally creating jobs in New York
They’re not doing anything to take these inspections seriously, and they’re not doing anything to make sure there’s real enforcement
Let moms vote with their feet ... If they see that their local daycare center isn't up to standard, isn't up to their standard and maybe dangerous to their children, they can go someplace else.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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Skelos: Coalition 'struck a balance' on state budget
worried about every vote becoming a litmus test for support from party faithful and conservatives.Skelos' partner, Sen. Jeff Klein (D-Bronx), heard it from the left: He sold out on a diluted minimum wage hike. He didn't push Skelos enough on easing marijuana Read more »
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State considers own action on minimum wage
is any guide, we cannot depend on Congress to build consensus around important economic decisions," New York Senate co-leader Jeff Klein (D-Bronx) said Wednesday. "That's why we need to seize the moment here in New York to provide our state's working families Read more »
Around the web
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Senator Jeff Klein and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Highlight Major Economic Benefits to Bronx from MTA Metro North Expansion
Today, New York State Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined union leaders, Bronx business owners, employers, homeowners and community leaders to announce economic benefit projections of the MT from New York Senate Read more »
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New York Campaign Finance Reform Push Turns Toward Albany And Its Complications
In downtown New York City on Wednesday, state Sen. Jeff Klein, the leader of the Independent Democratic Conference, launched the first of four public hearings meant to move campaign finance reform forward in Albany. Klein, the New York Senate's co-leader from The Huffington Post Read more »
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Spring-to-Summer Shades, Swim Trunks, and Poolside Wine Glasses
I once had the honor of having dinner with Sue Mengers. We were guests of hosts Jeff Klein and John Goldwyn at a small dinner party. She sat at the head of the table and kept everyone entertained. She was funny, candid, acerbic, and tough. My friend Laur from Vanity Fair Read more »
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High school track and field: Chardon sprinter puts field in deep freeze
Longtime Gilmour girls track and field coach Jeff Klein knows a great sprinter when he sees one, having had News-Herald area greats such as Taylor Jackson and Candace Longino-Thomas in his program over the years. So when the final heat of the 200-meter d from The News-Herald Read more »
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Smith indicted
Embattled state Sen. Malcolm Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for allegedly plotting to bribe his way onto this year’s mayoral ballot. The indictment, which also charges City Councilman Dan Halloran in the scheme, came two weeks after from New York Post Read more »
