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Essex County Route 73 repairs postponed
May 03, 2013 — KEENE, N.Y. (AP) State transportation officials say they've postponed a project to repair the slopes along one of the main roads in the Adirondack Mountains.
Department of Transportation officials announced Thursday evening that the work scheduled for Route 73 in Essex County has been put on hold after the discovery of a fiber-optic cable line in an unexpected location. Go to full article
Department of Transportation officials announced Thursday evening that the work scheduled for Route 73 in Essex County has been put on hold after the discovery of a fiber-optic cable line in an unexpected location. Go to full article
Friday's news briefs from the Associated Press
May 03, 2013 — Prison time for upstate NY man in 140 mph crash. NY court OK's force feeding prison hunger striker. NY vets raise banner similar to `Don't Tread' flag. Vermont governor to pick up litter for Green Up Day. Go to full article
Thursday's news briefs from the Associated Press
May 02, 2013 — Cuomo makes case to delay public vote on casinos. NY's Schumer: Metal sellers should prove ownership. Frosty start for upstate NY ice cream truck season. Go to full article
According to Apple Insider, it is believed that the proposed multi-billion-dollar plant would produce components for Apple's iPhone and iPad. Microchip on fingertip. Photo: fdecomite, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
Report: NY in hunt for big computer plant upstate
May 02, 2013 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he may soon make a major economic announcement for upstate New York as published reports say a computer plant codenamed "Project Azalea" is in negotiations to create 1,000 jobs.
Cuomo refused to say anything about the project he hinted at during a news conference Wednesday. He called it a potential "big economic development piece" for the long struggling region. Go to full article
Cuomo refused to say anything about the project he hinted at during a news conference Wednesday. He called it a potential "big economic development piece" for the long struggling region. Go to full article
Wednesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
May 01, 2013 — NY ethics board: Lopez sex report will be public. Cops: Man dies when ATV rolls off Adirondacks road. Activists expected at Vt. Statehouse for May Day. Vt. bill boosts publishers, Irene-hit businesses. Go to full article
Time clock. Photo: Providence Public Library, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
NY state overtime costs up 11 percent
May 01, 2013 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says state overtime pay rose nearly 11 percent last year to $529 million, continuing a costly trend since workforce cuts beginning in 2009. Go to full article
Tuesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Apr 30, 2013 — Schumer: Why didn't FBI revisit Marathon suspect? Searchers unable to find man in northern NY river. Clergy jumping into NY mixed martial arts fight. NY flower growers saw slight drop in '12 business. Vermont group to seek ideas to encourage women. Go to full article
The first day of dredging to remove PCB-laden sediments from the upper Hudson River in 2009. Photo: David Chanatry.
GE sues utility as dredging restarts on Hudson
Apr 30, 2013 — FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (AP) General Electric Co. has filed a lawsuit against National Grid seeking money from the utility for a share of costs for the $1 billion-plus Superfund cleanup of contaminated sediment from the upper Hudson River. Go to full article
The Vermont State Capitol. Photo: Adam Fagen, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
Vermont House to debate "aid-in-dying" bill
Apr 30, 2013 — MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) The Vermont House is set to debate legislation that would allow doctors to prescribe lethal medication to terminally ill patients who request it.
The measure, variously labeled "physician-assisted suicide" or "death with dignity," has been the subject of two public hearings this year. Go to full article
The measure, variously labeled "physician-assisted suicide" or "death with dignity," has been the subject of two public hearings this year. Go to full article
Monday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Apr 29, 2013 — Forum set on upstate NY casino plan. Fourth season of dredging starts on Hudson River. Events begin this week for Saratoga's 150th. 30 arrested in NY during rally against drones. NY spring turkey season set to start Wednesday. Go to full article
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