<div><p>ALBANY—Christine Quinn is weighing in on Barack Obama's choice of pastor at his inauguration, expressing "profound objection" to the selection of Rick Warren, who "publicly and rabidly committed to denying same-sex couples the right to civil marriage, and all of the rights and responsibilities that civil marriage provides." </p>&lt ...

<div><p>ALBANY—David Paterson's hard-to-digest budget proposals may prove helpful for State Senator Malcolm Smith. </p><p>After speaking briefly with reporters, Smith met with fellow Democratic senators behind closed doors. </p><p>According to one senator present, the conversation focused on budget preparation. Smith said ...

<div><p>ALBANY—Chalk up one, albeit for now tepid, supporter in Ruben Diaz Jr.'s column in his run for Borough President. </p><p>Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, whose district includes Riverdale, says he thinks fellow member Ruben Diaz Jr. would be a great replacement for Adolfo Carrion, who was tapped by ...

<div><p>ALBANY—Another holiday with the Diaz's. </p><p>Fresh off his Thanksgiving event, Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. and his son, Assemblyman Ruben Diaz Jr. are hosting a Christmas party for lots of people Friday night in the Bronx. </p><p>As the elder Diaz remains ...