It was a twist-filled week for political wags who are closely watching the race for the 60th State Senate, a seat that could play a pivotal role in shaping Albany's balance of power.
In the span of several days, the following developments occurred:
* Democratic incumbent Marc Panepinto, who has only served in the State Senate for 14 months, stunned observers by announcing he will not seek reelection.
* The state’s primary ethics agency reportedly launched an initial inquiry into complaints surrounding Panepinto’s office.