ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says Dean Skelos has resigned his position as New York Senate majority leader after his arrest on federal corruption charges.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The leader of the New York state Senate could face a vote seeking his ouster if he refuses to step aside following his arrest last week on federal corruption charges.
Senator Joseph Griffo says the arrest of Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos on corruption charges is disheartening and disconcerting since he's always known Skelos to be a fair and good man, as well as an effective leader.