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Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivering his State of the State address on Jan. 9, 2013. Photo: Gov. Cuomo's office via Flickr
Catholic lobby disturbed by Cuomo's Womens Equality Act
Rensselaer, NY, Jan 21, 2013 — Governor Cuomo's proposal for a Women's Equality Act has been praised by many legislators and women's groups. But not everybody is applauding. Go to full article
Journalists want NY gun holder records to remain public
Washington, DC, Jan 21, 2013 — A national journalism organization is calling on New York to restore public access to gun permit records. The names and addresses of people who hold gun permits were considered public information until last week, when the state legislature and Governor Cuomo approved gun control legislation. Go to full article
Biomass deal a step in taking the corn out of ethanol
Rochester, NY, Jan 21, 2013 — Sweetwater Energy, based in Rochester, has made their second $100-million biomass deal in as many months.
It's a step in replacing corn in ethanol production, and they're setting their sights on comparable deals every month over the next two years. Go to full article
It's a step in replacing corn in ethanol production, and they're setting their sights on comparable deals every month over the next two years. Go to full article
Researchers hope to make the job of first responders easier
Jan 21, 2013 — New York State first responders have had plenty of opportunity to put their training to the test over the past two years during extreme weather events like Hurricane Sandy... Go to full article
Monday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jan 21, 2013 — Investigative reporter Carl Bernstein says New York has unnecessarily limited public information in its gun law. The NY Court of Appeals will make decisions, transcripts,... Go to full article
Proper watering essential for houseplants
Plattsburgh, NY, Jan 21, 2013 — Watering houseplants the right way can be a life-or-death proposition, for the plant.
Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley poor watering... Go to full article
Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley poor watering... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Blue Box" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Jan 21, 2013 — Carmen Aguirre's BLUE BOX is running at GCTC in Ottawa through February 3. The 90-minute play, performed without intermission, is autobiographical and broad in scope. Go to full article
