Counsel To The Senate Majority
On March 9, 2009, New York State Senate Leader Malcolm Smith announced Markus' appointment as Special Counsel to the Senate Majority, focusing on government operations and structure, cities and local governments, the Judiciary, the civil and criminal justice systems, and public integrity.
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