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Tuesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 18, 2013 — Cuomo and legislative leaders hold private talks on Monday and reveal very little. Authorities still haven't determined what caused six U.S. border agents to fall ill after inspecting a vehicle in northern New York.
The funeral for one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan is set. Dredging crews are back on the upper Hudson River. New York's maple syrup production surged this year.
GMP says fully protecting bats around the site of their wind power project would cost $4 million a year. Go to full article
The funeral for one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan is set. Dredging crews are back on the upper Hudson River. New York's maple syrup production surged this year.
GMP says fully protecting bats around the site of their wind power project would cost $4 million a year. Go to full article
Monday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 17, 2013 — New York's economic session in Albany ends on a low note. Cuomo plans to expand gambling even if voters turn him down. JFK Airport is set to build a 4,000 foot turtle barrier.
Six U.S. border patrol officers fall ill while inspecting a vehicle at a northern New York border crossing. A special exhibit dedicated to Georgie O'Keeffe and her work at Lake George has opened in Glens Falls. Go to full article
Six U.S. border patrol officers fall ill while inspecting a vehicle at a northern New York border crossing. A special exhibit dedicated to Georgie O'Keeffe and her work at Lake George has opened in Glens Falls. Go to full article
Portrait of former Gov. Mario Cuomo unveiled in the Hall of Governors in the Capitol in Albany.
Portrait of Governor Mario Cuomo hung in Capitol
Jun 17, 2013 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Former Gov. Mario Cuomo's portrait is being hung in New York's Capitol, where he was a top national political figure for over a decade. Go to full article
Friday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 14, 2013 — Heavy rains are bringing minor flooding to eastern New York. State and Seneca Indian Nation leaders have reached a deal regarding gambling rights and revenue. A New York Air Guard unit is under investigation.
Senator Diane Savino says it is time for Cuomo to put aside his abortion fight. A key legislator and the Cuomo administration say they can give $90 million to state programs for the disabled. New York regulators have cleared the way for Canadian utility company Fortis Inc. to buy CH Energy Group.
State police have arrested a central New York man accused of killing his wife with two shotgun blasts. A northern New York school janitor accused of having a sexual relationship with a female student has been arrested on a rape charge.
Upstate New York will host Willie Nelson's annual Farm Aid benefit concert. The sound of bagpipes will fill the air at Fort Ticonderoga when it hosts the sixth annual Scot's Day. The owner of a spa in Williston, Vermont, has been charged with allowing prostitution at his business. Go to full article
Senator Diane Savino says it is time for Cuomo to put aside his abortion fight. A key legislator and the Cuomo administration say they can give $90 million to state programs for the disabled. New York regulators have cleared the way for Canadian utility company Fortis Inc. to buy CH Energy Group.
State police have arrested a central New York man accused of killing his wife with two shotgun blasts. A northern New York school janitor accused of having a sexual relationship with a female student has been arrested on a rape charge.
Upstate New York will host Willie Nelson's annual Farm Aid benefit concert. The sound of bagpipes will fill the air at Fort Ticonderoga when it hosts the sixth annual Scot's Day. The owner of a spa in Williston, Vermont, has been charged with allowing prostitution at his business. Go to full article
Thursday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 13, 2013 — Forecasters predict two days of rain and have issued a flood watch for much of upstate New York. Governor Perry and Governor Cuomo spar over job poaching.
Seneca Nation businesses have dropped their cigarette law suit. New York conservation officials have opened two parking areas for upper Hudson paddlers. Go to full article
Seneca Nation businesses have dropped their cigarette law suit. New York conservation officials have opened two parking areas for upper Hudson paddlers. Go to full article
Wednesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 12, 2013 — State police are investigating the fatal shooting of a central New York man. More than 1,000 protestors are calling for a repeal of New York's new gun law. A central New York man has died after his mobile home roof collapsed.
An attack in Afghanistan over the weekend leaves a West Point graduate and two other soldiers dead. Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Graham are set to release a profile regarding local demographics and government finances.
Officials say that arson may have caused a fire that destroyed a 163-year-old mansion in eastern New York. Senator Patrick Leahy urges the U.S. Senate to pass strong immigration legislation. Go to full article
An attack in Afghanistan over the weekend leaves a West Point graduate and two other soldiers dead. Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Graham are set to release a profile regarding local demographics and government finances.
Officials say that arson may have caused a fire that destroyed a 163-year-old mansion in eastern New York. Senator Patrick Leahy urges the U.S. Senate to pass strong immigration legislation. Go to full article
Tuesday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 11, 2013 — Speaker Silver says his Democratic colleagues support his leadership. A group representing video slot machine centers at race tracks says the planned casino expansion in New York will be a bust. A Jury is set to continue deliberations in the trial of an upstate New York man accused of murdering a child.
A northern New York man has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for smuggling pot. The "Say Yes to Education" program has added five prestigious private universities to its list of destinations.
State Police say they're continuing to probe a methamphetamine lab discovered at a home in Alburgh. A new boat is set to launch on Vermont's Lake Champlain with the mission of keeping the lake clean. Go to full article
A northern New York man has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for smuggling pot. The "Say Yes to Education" program has added five prestigious private universities to its list of destinations.
State Police say they're continuing to probe a methamphetamine lab discovered at a home in Alburgh. A new boat is set to launch on Vermont's Lake Champlain with the mission of keeping the lake clean. Go to full article
Monday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 10, 2013 — Two New Yorkers are among three military trainers killed in Afghanistan by a Afghan trainee. Two Amish people have been hospitalized after their horse and buggy was struck by a car. Opponents call Cuomo's abortion bill a "stealth expansion" of abortion.
A bipartisan group of business leaders target key New York senators. Skidmore College looks to install a solar farm. A119-mile long rail line through the Adirondacks may have future use after a review by New York regulators.
A search team has found a mother and her two children who were lost in Camel's Hump State Park in Vermont. Hunters attempting to bag a moose this year need to apply for the tag lottery by July 5th. A gay Toronto couple urges anyone who feels 'marginalized' in the gay community to fight for their rights. Go to full article
A bipartisan group of business leaders target key New York senators. Skidmore College looks to install a solar farm. A119-mile long rail line through the Adirondacks may have future use after a review by New York regulators.
A search team has found a mother and her two children who were lost in Camel's Hump State Park in Vermont. Hunters attempting to bag a moose this year need to apply for the tag lottery by July 5th. A gay Toronto couple urges anyone who feels 'marginalized' in the gay community to fight for their rights. Go to full article
Friday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 07, 2013 — Two women staffers sue Assembly speaker Silver for his role in the sexual harassment scandal. The second state employee in two months has been charged with abuse at a New York group home. New York's top court has upheld 2008 revisions on public works contracting.
Kerry Kennedy is headed to Buffalo to rally for farm workers rights. New boat washing stations in Lake George are expected to stop the spread of invasive species in New York States waterways.
Vermonters will have a chance to fish without a license in the state's lakes and streams Saturday, June 8th. Vermont town of Brattleboro is gearing up for its annual cow parade this weekend. Go to full article
Kerry Kennedy is headed to Buffalo to rally for farm workers rights. New boat washing stations in Lake George are expected to stop the spread of invasive species in New York States waterways.
Vermonters will have a chance to fish without a license in the state's lakes and streams Saturday, June 8th. Vermont town of Brattleboro is gearing up for its annual cow parade this weekend. Go to full article
Thursday's news briefs from the Associated Press
Jun 06, 2013 — Governor Cuomo is proposing to authorize five casinos across New York state. A Manhattan assemblyman has been charged with driving while intoxicated in the suburbs of Albany. New York lawmakers have voted to suspend the licenses of young drivers for 60 days when caught texting on the road.
A 71-year old New York man admits to shooting his brother and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Officials at the U.S. Military Academy say that local residents can expect to hear sounds of cadet training this summer. Syracuse University will name a renovated broadcast studio on its campus after alumni Dick Clark. Go to full article
A 71-year old New York man admits to shooting his brother and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Officials at the U.S. Military Academy say that local residents can expect to hear sounds of cadet training this summer. Syracuse University will name a renovated broadcast studio on its campus after alumni Dick Clark. Go to full article
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