Senator Goodman's nomination still must be approved by the corporation's 15-member board.
Did he happen to see "anything notable" at the fight, Senator Goodman asked.
"We were assured by the leadership again last week that there would be no fare increase this year," said Senator Goodman.
Senator Goodman was one of six people awarded honorary degrees.
Senator Goodman asked if she was satisfied that her staff had done their jobs properly in those cases.
Senator Goodman gradually determined that he lacked the support for a ban on the sport.
But Senator Goodman has made no useful suggestions on how to finance the critical school construction program.
Several other car-repair bills introduced by Senator Goodman have not passed.
Senator Goodman is also the deputy majority leader for policy in Albany.
Senator Goodman said the party is interviewing several candidates who have offered to run.