The New York Daily News is reporting that a New York judge has refused to block the takeover of the New York Senate by Republicans. The Republicans attempted to meet today, but adjourned until Monday because only two Democrats showed up. According to the article:
"The new leaders said they couldn't conduct business because the Democrats locked away all the bills and other documents.
They also didn't have the needed 32 votes to pass a bill because one of the dissident Democrats, Sen. Hiram Monserrate of Queens, said he won't vote on anything until more Democrats join the session.
The abbreviated session began after Supreme Court Justice George Ceresia rejected a request from Democrats to delay the takeover - but agreed to hear more arguments."
The Governor of New York has stated that he will work with the Senate's elected leaders. Stay tuned.
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