Lawmakers: NY State 'Under Attack Like Never Before' by Trump

 

By The Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York is "under attack like never before" because of the Trump administration's policies, the speaker of the Democrat-controlled Assembly said Monday as state lawmakers got down to work on what is likely to be one of the most contentious legislative sessions in years.

Members of the Senate and Assembly gaveled into session for the first real day of work on their scheduled 58-day legislative session.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Bronx Democrat, opened the session in his chamber by outlining the majority's agenda.

"Our state is under attack like never before and the radical policies coming from Washington are threatening nearly every aspect of our lives," he said.

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Source: syracuse.com (via Empire Report New York)