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New York state's Senate chamber. The Senate has one week to approve home rule legislation long sought by St. Lawrence County. Photo: JvL, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
Bill that could raise SLC sales tax passes Assembly
Jun 14, 2013 — Home rule legislation that would allow St. Lawrence County to raise its sales tax by one percent passed in the New York State Assembly Thursday. County legislative chairman John Putney says the bill now needs Senate approval. Go to full article
Comptroller DiNapoli: Watertown in good fiscal health
Jun 13, 2013 — State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli came to Watertown on Wednesday to commend the city's leadership on its sound financial stewardship. DiNapoli's office is rolling out a program of annual fiscal "stress tests" for municipalities and school districts. And the comptroller said Watertown sets an example for prudent financial planning. Go to full article
Adirondack land swap divides green groups
Jun 13, 2013 — Lawmakers in Albany have a dwindling number of hours to push through a huge backlog of bills.
One of the most controversial issues still on the table from the North Country is a bill in the state Assembly that would allow a land swap in Essex County.
The deal, which passed the state senate earlier this week, would allow a mining company called NYCO Minerals to expand its operations onto roughly 200 acres of state forest preserve land.
In exchange the company -- which operates in Lewis and Willsboro -- has agreed to purchase roughly 1500 acres that would be added to the Park's "forever wild" preserve.
The deal has the backing of two of the region's largest environmental groups. But two other green groups are fiercely opposed to the measure. Go to full article
One of the most controversial issues still on the table from the North Country is a bill in the state Assembly that would allow a land swap in Essex County.
The deal, which passed the state senate earlier this week, would allow a mining company called NYCO Minerals to expand its operations onto roughly 200 acres of state forest preserve land.
In exchange the company -- which operates in Lewis and Willsboro -- has agreed to purchase roughly 1500 acres that would be added to the Park's "forever wild" preserve.
The deal has the backing of two of the region's largest environmental groups. But two other green groups are fiercely opposed to the measure. Go to full article
Down to the wire on hot-button issues in Albany
Jun 13, 2013 — It's getting down to the wire for major pieces of legislation still pending in Albany. As the end of session approaches in Albany, there are no agreements yet on a number of... Go to full article
Critics weigh in on "Tax Free New York"
Jun 13, 2013 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo released legislation outlining his plan for tax-free zones Monday after spending a week in May touring upstate to build support for the proposal.
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Owens seeks compromise on farm bill
Jun 12, 2013 — This week the Senate passed a five-year, nearly $500 billion farm bill. About three-quarters of that pays for the food stamp program, which would be cut by $400 million a... Go to full article
Final Senate vote expected on Farm Bill
Jun 10, 2013 — The 2013 Farm Bill is expected to get a final vote in the US Senate Monday evening. It's a thousand-page document detailing a host of policies, from conservation to business... Go to full article
Cuomo challenged at end of session
Jun 10, 2013 — Governor Cuomo faces perhaps his biggest challenge yet as the end of his third legislative session rapidly approaches.
His poll numbers are falling, his agenda is... Go to full article
His poll numbers are falling, his agenda is... Go to full article
State to review Adirondack rail plan
Jun 07, 2013 — State officials say they'll hold a public review of the management plan for the railroad corridor that stretches from Old Forge and Remsen through the heart of the... Go to full article
Why this bass season could be the St. Lawrence River's biggest ever
Jun 07, 2013 — New York's bass fishing season kicks off on June 15, and North Country tourism and business leaders are banking on it being the biggest ever.
They've lured one of... Go to full article
They've lured one of... Go to full article
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