After spending $4.5 million to oust Senate President Steve Sweeney in favor of a Republican challenger, the state's largest teachers union says they're willing to ...

The American Federation of Teachers has endorsed Senate President Steve Sweeney, who faces a Republican opponent backed by the state's largest teacher's union.

The organization recognizes the tough fight, but says they're tired of rising costs and betrayal by the Senate president.

The state's largest union is backing more Republicans this year, most notably the challenger to Senate President Steve Sweeney.

Should Democrats brace for a hit to their coffers? The state's biggest special interest spender takes a sharp turn from it's left-leaning endorsement habits. Just ...