Second Circuit Justice Sonia Sotomayor , called a “trailblazer should be easily affirmed as our next Supreme Court Justice. The New York Times reports that Sotomayor “brings to the confirmation experience the kind of rich personal story that has always been deeply gratifying to Americans, the journey from humble beginnings to a respected position of great influence.” The balance of the Court is expected to remain unchanged.

State audit finds delay in nursing home fines
The New York State Health Department is the state agency responsible for imposing fines on nursing homes when safety violations occur. In 2007, the average time to issue a fine was six months. Currently, it takes the State Health Department an average of four years to levy a