They said the Governor, instead of cutting spending, presided over the biggest tax increase in the history of the state.

Republican governors presided in Albany from 1959 through 1974.

From 1639 until the adoption of the 1818 constitution, the governor presided over the General Assembly.

The governor presided but, only if the other members' vote was tied, cast the deciding vote.

By those definitions, the legislative leaders and the governor have for far too long presided over a political process that is irretrievably corrupt.

Rarely, however, does the Lieutenant Governor actually preside over the Senate.

The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Senate and votes in the event of a tie.

The Governor normally attends and presides over meetings of the Executive Council.

The Lieutenant Governor rarely presides except for ceremonial duties.

The Governor personally presides over both councils.