Topic: Austin Shafran

GOP claims state Dems bust own budget

Free-spending Senate Democrats are once again busting their budget and facing significant GOP-imposed cutbacks.. . The Dems are on pace to exceed...

Who's behind GOP rent bill, Dems ask

Tenant advocates believe big-money landlords are behind a Republican-led effort to "massacre" New York's rent regulations - and are looking for the...

What fiscal crisis? GOPers add payroll

The state's fiscal crisis hasn't stopped Senate Republicans from boosting their payroll by $1.3 million since the start of the year.. . Incumbent...

State sen. overspent on rent

A Brooklyn pol spent a hefty $187,400 in office rent over the past two years after his own party leadership booted him from free digs, the Daily...

GOP purse strings tighten on eight Dems

Eight Senate Democrats from the city may be forced out of their district offices after wildly overspending on rents.. . The new Senate GOP majority...

Dems: OTB rescue bill may pass after all

Senate Democrats said for the first time Sunday night that a New York City OTB rescue bill may have the votes it needs to pass Tuesday.. . "Through...

Padavan's Lead Steady at 500

Frank Padavans vote count over Democratic challenger Jim Gennaro is up to 500 votes, according to Democratic spokesman Austin Shafran. During an earlier stage of the hand recount, Padavans margin had dipped down to 474 votes. So, it's roughly where it ...