Created: March 08, 2021 03:52 PM
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) Republicans in the New York State Assembly took another step to try to impeach Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Democrats have a supermajority in the State Assembly, but Minority Leader Will Barclay said 30 Democrats already said the governor should resign. So the republicans filed a resolution to impeach the governor.
They need 32 Democrats to pass it. There s been one bombshell after another, Barclay said inside the Capitol Building in Albany. I don t think I ve used the term bombshell especially this weekend any time more in my life. It s been one bombshell after another.
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Senate minority leader Republican Robert Ortt and other GOP senators at the State Capitol Tuesday. Photo: Karen Dewitt
Jan 06, 2021
Republicans in New York’s State Senate may have a smaller minority this year than years past less than a third of the chamber but they’re not planning to stay quiet, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt told reporters in Albany Tuesday.
Ortt said Republicans, while smaller in numbers, will redouble their strategy this year as a voice of opposition against Democrats while seeking areas to work together with the majority.
“We have a smaller number, but based on experience and talent, they’re going to need all 43 of their members to match the 20 that I have,” Ortt said. “And I intend to show that.”
PUBLISHED 12:44 PM ET Dec. 15, 2020 PUBLISHED 12:44 PM EST Dec. 15, 2020
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Republican Robert Ortt on Tuesday was unanimously re-elected the leader of the state Senate GOP conference which he has been tasked with rebuilding and returning to power in the chamber while also remaining the voice of the opposition in a Capitol dominated by Democrats.
“I’m proud that my colleagues put their confidence and faith in me to lead the New York State Senate Republican Conference, Ortt said in a statement. I am prepared to work tirelessly to put forward an agenda that helps ensure all New York families across the state thrive. It is time to bring back affordability and say ‘NO’ to higher taxes. I, along with my Republican colleagues will make it a priority for our small businesses to succeed now more than ever and continue to promote economic development growth.