Here are some articles and columns that deal with New York State and City politics:

 New Senator Vows to New Yorkers to Take Wider View on Gun Control (NY Times)

Green for Public Advocate (Again) (NY Daily News)

Silver Says New York Needs to Boost Tax Revenue (Newsday)

New York Governor Paterson Proposes Health Club Tax (Fitness Business Pro)

State Democrats to Propose Tax on Wealthy (NY1)