New York - Senate Back to Business Passes Sales Tax Increase

New York - The half-percent sales tax increase Mayor Michael Bloomberg wanted to balance the city budget just passed the Senate 43-19. The bill had been defeated by Democrats when they held a legally questionable session on June 30. After a few procedural votes the measure was ready for a do over. The bill might not have been ready for Sen. Ruben Diaz. The senator delivered  another bizare...