Lawmakers, governor hash out last-minute deals

ALBANY - Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders continued to negotiate behind closed doors Sunday on a range of issues they're aiming to settle before the Legislature adjourns its session.

By Sunday evening they had agreed on some items, including a program aimed at encouraging energy-efficient homes, changes in state procurement practices.

But they were still discussing some of the weightier issues such as a property-tax cap and toughening the penalties for school employees who have sex with students.