Both the State Senate and Assembly said earlier this week that they had no plans to conduct public hearings on the legislation.

Assembly Speaker Mel Miller says authorities are "not the solution to every problem."

The Assembly says they're renegades and pirates, probably looking to set up a base here just like we are.

The Assembly has said that it plans to end its session on Thursday.

The Assembly said a transitional arrangement should be worked out in consultation with opposition forces.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has said he is interested in an open process.

Later, the Democratic-led Assembly said that the gap had grown $600 million.

Tenants' groups and the Democrats who control the Assembly have said the Senate bill would hurt the middle class.

The Senate said 120 hours and the Assembly said no.

After months of wrangling, the Assembly now says yes to the authority.