Gov. George Pataki, left, greets Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, center, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver as he arrives to deliver his 2003 budget message.
(Seth Harrison/Journal News file photo/Jan. 29, 2003)

Albany e-mail

It is widely acknowledged that the three men pictured above hold all of the significant decision-making authority in Albany, with the rank-and-file senators and assembly members playing lesser roles. Here are their e-mail addresses:

Gov. George Pataki
The governor does not publish a public e-mail address, but there is an e-mail form on his official Web site. After linking, click "Contact the Governor."

State. Sen. Joseph Bruno
Majority Leader

E-mail: bruno@senate.state.ny.us

State. Assy. Sheldon Silver
Speaker

E-mail: speaker@assembly.state.ny.us