Also: Presumed gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo expected to pick running mate and weigh in on the state budget within the next week; Gov. David Paterson threatening to cut 10,000 state workers.
Hiram Monserrate, a Democrat who represented Queens, talks with reporters at the Capitol in Albany. The state Senate voted to expel Monserrate after he was convicted of misdemeanor assault for slashing his girlfriend's face with a broken bottle.»Hiram Monserrate looking for love after cutting gal pal free [NY Post]
»Governor hopeful Andrew Cuomo will pick running mate before Democratic convention [NY Daily News]
»And he will weigh in on the state budget battle [NY Post]
»Could food star Sandra Lee be the next First Lady of New York? [New York Times]
»Gov. David Paterson threatens cutting 10,000 state jobs [NY Post]
»New York closing 55 parks, historic sites today [Democrat & Chronicle]
»Closures will save about $12 million in maintenance and seasonal payroll costs [The Buffalo News]