Hometown News: Albany Deal Nearing?

Governor Paterson is calling state Senators back to Albany for a fourth special session this afternoon. Lawmakers met briefly for separate extraordinary sessions. Both Republicans and Democrats gaveled in and out of meetings that lasted no longer than five-minutes. No official business was carried out. Governor Paterson blasts the Senate leaders for a lack of leadership. Meanwhile, both Republican and Democratic state Senators claim a deal is within reach to share power.