Cuomo's Secret Budget Weapon

By
Caitlin Thompson
The Empire | Mar 29, 2012

Comes courtesy of none other than former Gov. David Paterson, who despite a mixed legacy at the helm of state politics, did come up with one impressive maneuver that could give Cuomo a needed leg up in negotiations with the Senate and Assembly.

Karen Dewitt has more over at WNYC.

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