New York State lawmakers will be back to work in Albany for a special session aimed at closing the state’s budget gap.

Governor David Paterson wants lawmakers to make cuts to address a deficit of at least $315 million.

Also on the agenda is renaming the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel for former Governor Hugh Carey, confirming nominees to state posts, and a plan to reorganize New York City’s off-track betting corporation.

While Paterson sets the agenda for the special session, lawmakers are not required to take up any of the bills.

It’s also unclear how many of the state’s 212 legislators will even show up for the session.

(Source: NY1)