NY State Budget crisis

Governor David Paterson's budget proposal that includes a big cut to

A spokeswoman for Governor Paterson revealed that the governor only yesterday learned

With a state deficit that could reach 15 billion by the end

There's a new Siena poll (PDF) that covers NY State's budget gap:

Yesterday, Governor Paterson had a "secret" meeting with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver

In about two hours, Governor David Paterson will unveil his recommended budget