Senator George Onorato (D-Queens) made the following statement following the resignation of Governor Eliot Spitzer:
Thursday, March 13, 2008
"Today is a very sad and difficult day for New York State, and as Governor Spitzer prepares to leave office, I sincerely hope that he and his family will now be able to begin the process of healing and moving forward with their lives."On Monday, Lieutenant Governor David Paterson -- a good friend and long-time former colleague of mine in the Senate -- will take over the reins of state government. Given his tremendous intelligence, institutional knowledge, great sense of humor, and marked ability to build consensus among people of differing views, I have every confidence that David will be an effective leader and a positive force for all New Yorkers in the years to come. "In this light, it is vital that we immediately move forward with the people's business, and get back to work on developing and enacting a final 2008-2009 State Budget. As the 2008 legislative session continues, I look forward to working with Governor Paterson and my Senate and Assembly colleagues to achieve this and many other critical goals on behalf of the people of New York State."
SENATOR ONORATO SPEAKS OUT ON LATE BUDGET | State Senator George Onorato (D-Queens) today sent the following letter to New York City Department for the Aging Commissioner Edwin Mendez-Santiago regarding the potential closure of St. Mary's Senior Center in Long Island City