ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A day after sharp criticism by the Cuomo administration, a state senator is retracting his opposition to the tentative selection of the highest bidder to produce new, more secure driver's licenses that will carry only black-and-white photos.
State Sen. Mark Grisanti of Erie County says he understands the administration's goal for security in choosing the Canadian company after meeting with Cuomo officials.
The Cuomo administration had said Grisanti and another senator apparently would prefer to choose the lowest bidder who offers a card the administration feels could be altered by a terrorist.
Meanwhile, Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi has urged the state comptroller to put a hold on the contract award until it's more carefully analyzed.
