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Gov. Cuomo delivering Tuesday's budget address, standing in front of a slide highlighting economic development and fiscal responsibility. Photo: Gov. Cuomo's office via Flickr
Cuomo unveils third lean budget
Albany, NY, Jan 23, 2013 — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a $142 billion state budget, that includes federal aid for post-Superstorm Sandy recovery, and closes a $1.3 billion budget gap.
Gov. Cuomo, facing his third lean fiscal year as governor, closes that gap by holding spending flat for state agencies, which he estimates will save $434 million, and putting off a cost of living increase for health care providers, worth $412 million. Go to full article
Gov. Cuomo, facing his third lean fiscal year as governor, closes that gap by holding spending flat for state agencies, which he estimates will save $434 million, and putting off a cost of living increase for health care providers, worth $412 million. Go to full article
Spending proposals could help North Country schools
Canton, NY, Jan 23, 2013 — Statewide education leaders are giving Governor Cuomo good marks for prioritizing education in his budget plan. His proposals add up to an average of $300 more per student in the state, and of this, some districts will get less per student, some will get more. On first glance, it looks like many struggling North Country schools will do better than average. Go to full article
Governor continues downsizing of state prison system
Albany, NY, Jan 23, 2013 — Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York's state prison system needs to shrink again. In his speech Tuesday, Cuomo unveiled plans to eliminate two downstate correctional facilities.
The move spares prisons and prison jobs here in the North Country, at least for the time being.
But the move comes as part of a continuing shift in the state's criminal justice policy that has meant new uncertainty for prison workers. Go to full article
The move spares prisons and prison jobs here in the North Country, at least for the time being.
But the move comes as part of a continuing shift in the state's criminal justice policy that has meant new uncertainty for prison workers. Go to full article
Budget offers a plan for "pension bubble"
Albany, NY, Jan 23, 2013 — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget address was a wonky speech, full of numbers from both sides of the balance sheet.
Local governments were among those parsing... Go to full article
Local governments were among those parsing... Go to full article
Round three for regional development councils
Albany, NY, Jan 23, 2013 — The Regional Economic Development Councils have been a cornerstone of Governor Cuomo's plan to revitalize the state's economy.
In his state budget address, Cuomo... Go to full article
In his state budget address, Cuomo... Go to full article
Wednesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jan 23, 2013 — The North Country is in the deep freeze, with dangerous wind chills statewide, and snow in the forecast for western NY. The NY budget plan outlined by Gov. Cuomo yesterday... Go to full article
Swapping stories, stitches on a winter day
Canton, NY, Jan 23, 2013 — It's a natural fit on a cold winter day - working with wool yarn to knit a hat, socks or a sweater. But it probably comes as no surprise that for avid knitters, it's a... Go to full article
