Chief Judge of New York v. Governor of New York

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward H. Lehner, J.

Before me are motions by (i) defendants David A. Paterson in his official capacity as Governor of the State of New York, Sheldon Silver in his official capacity as Speaker of the State Assembly, the New York State Assembly, and the State of New York to dismiss the complaint pursuant to CPLR 3211, and (ii) defendants the New York State Senate and Joseph L. Bruno in his official capacity as Temporary President of the State Senate to dismiss the complaint pursuant to CPLR 3211 and 3212. In addition, plaintiffs have requested, in lieu of a cross motion on…