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Swearing-in day
Five freshman state legislators tasted the fruits of their campaign victories Friday afternoon with swearing-in ceremonies at the Capitol. Posted on December 28, 2012.
Senator Neil Breslin is sworn in after re-election as senator for New York's 44th district at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Phil Steck is sworn in as the 110th Assembly District representative at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Phil Steck is sworn in by Albany County Legislator Joseph O'Brien as the 110th Assembly District representative at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Phil Steck is sworn in as the 110th Assembly District representative at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Congressman Paul Tonko shakes hands with Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, center, and Phil Steck, right, after being sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Christine Clark, left, at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Congressman Paul Tonko sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Christine Clark at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Congressman Paul Tonko sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Christine Clark at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Congressman Paul Tonko swears in 111th Assembly District Representative Angelo Santabarbara alongside his wife Jennifer Santabarbara at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
111th Assembly District Representative Angelo Santabarbara sworn in at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
Assemblymember John McEneny swears in 109th Assembly District Representative Patricia Fahy at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
The crowd cheers after Assemblymember John McEneny swears in 109th Assembly District Representative Patricia Fahy at the New York State Assembly chambers in Albany on Friday, December 28, 2012.
