It is surprising to me that this story has not really taken on more life.  State Senator Ada Smith was censured by the Senate and has lost those coveted "perks" that she had as a person in the Senate leadership.

The interesting part involves the Queens County Organization and its minions.  For so long, they have supported Smith and her antics, and have turned a deaf ear to those who were crying for change.  It begs the question - where is Denny Farrell, Thomas Manton, Gregory Meeks, Floyd Flake, the labor community and others?

Could it be that those involved enjoy having her around, or simply, they could care less about the community and progressive, sane leadership?