New secretary of state and construction authority leader confirmed by the New York Senate

The New York Senate has confirmed Walter T. Mosley as secretary of state and Robert J. Rodriguez as president of the state's public finance and construction authority. Both are former state assemblymen. Senators confirmed both on Wednesday with overwhelming support. As secretary of state, Mosley is primarily responsible for regulating certain businesses and professions in the state, as well as keeping track of state records and local laws. Rodriguez will oversee the agency that helps provide finance and construction services to universities, courts and other public facilities.