Duryea rises as Albany power shifts in 1971 session
The 1971 Legislature reshapes state power away from Gov. Rockefeller toward Assembly Speaker Perry Duryea. Conservatives push back liberal Rockefeller proposals while Duryea quietly strengthens his control, delaying any governor bid and signaling a tougher, more guarded GOP leadership.
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Albany ends bitter five month session in late hours
The 1971 New York legislature adjourned at 1:58 a.m. after a grueling five month session marked by budget cuts. Gov. Rockefeller called it one of his toughest, while Assembly Speaker Duryea and the Senate quit minutes earlier. A $33 million parochial school aid plan dominated closing actions, with $8.25 million this year.
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