The New York Times reported earlier this week that Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie will replace Sheldon Silver as the elected speaker of the New York Assembly. Heastie was a co-sponsor of the bill to legalize professional MMA in the state which bodes well for a vote on the measure this legislative session. Heastie was elected […]
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Silver steps down as NY State Assembly Speaker
NY Times reports that Sheldon Silver will be replaced as speaker of the NY State Assembly and Assemblyman Joseph Morelle will become the interim speaker starting next week. Notably, Morelle sponsored a bill that would legalize professional mixed martial arts in the state. Notably, in the first half of January 2013, records show that Zuffa […]
NYS Assembly Speaker Silver arrested on corruption charges
New York State Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested on federal corruption charges on Thursday. The charges include mail fraud, wire fraud and extortion. In MMA circles, the state assemblyman had been the one that prevented a vote on the legalization of MMA in the state. The Complaint obtained by the NY Times alleges that […]
NY Senator vows to continue support of MMA bill
As most expected, including the UFC, the New York State Assembly failed to vote on a bill to legalize professional Mixed Martial Arts in the state. Despite another year without any movement, the bill’s sponsor intends to continue on next year. The lead sponsor to the MMA bill set to legalize professional MMA in the […]
Court sets schedule for Summary Judgment Motions in New York
With the New York Assembly not voting on a bill to legalize pro MMA in the state, the focus turns to Zuffa’s lawsuit against the state. A court order issued late last week will allow the parties to file Motions for Summary Judgment by July 3rd. The remaining cause of action left from Zuffa’s lawsuit […]