Apr 15, 2013 — It's tax day, and New York state says it's cracking down on tax evasion.

In a press release, New York State Tax Commissioner Tom Mattox says he's expanding a partnership with the State Police to aggressively pursue people who don't pay their taxes.  Go to full article

Apr 11, 2013 — Government reform groups say they are pleased that Governor Cuomo has now proposed step one in his plan to clean up corruption in state government, after the high-profile arrests of two state lawmakers.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, Apr 10, 2013 — Governor Cuomo and New York state's district attorneys are pushing for laws to make it easier to prosecute bribery and public corruption cases, in the wake of recent scandals in Albany.  Go to full article

Apr 09, 2013 — New York State Sen. Betty Little says other colleges could learn a lot from Paul Smith's when it comes to fostering a veteran-friendly atmosphere.

The Republican from Queensbury visited Paul Smith's College on Wednesday, April 3, to meet with members of the Veterans Club to learn more about what the college is doing right. About a dozen students who served in Iraq and Afghanistan gathered in one of the college's kitchen classrooms for an informal discussion with the senator, who has two sons who serve in the military.  Go to full article

Apr 05, 2013 — Two days after a state senator was arrested for trying to bribe his way onto the New York City mayoral ballot, an assemblyman has been accused of accepting payments to sponsor legislation that would benefit developers of an adult day care center in the Bronx.

It was déjà vu all over again, as US Attorney Preet Bharara stepped to the microphones yesterday to announce that yet another New York State lawmaker has been accused of bribery and corruption.  Go to full article

Apr 04, 2013 — The scandal centered around new York State Senator Malcolm Smith is setting off repercussions in both political parties and at every level of New York state's government.

The state's Republican Party Chair is calling on two top party officials in New York City accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to resign their posts. Governor Cuomo, on an upstate tour to promote the recently passed state budget, is dogged by questions about the scandal instead.  Go to full article

Apr 04, 2013 — Governor Andrew Cuomo says his relationship with Syracuse's mayor is just fine. But two haven't talked in several months.

Last year Cuomo picked Mayor Stephanie Miner to co-chair the state's Democratic Party. But asked Tuesday about Miner's increasingly vocal criticism of his plan for aid to upstate cities and pension reform, Cuomo didn't treat her like much of a friend. He told reporters, "I haven't seen this particular mayor's comments."  Go to full article

Apr 03, 2013 — State Senator Malcolm Smith, a former Senate Majority Leader, has been arrested and indicted in a far reaching bribery and corruption scandal.

The corruption case against Senator Malcolm Smith spans village, county, state and New York City governments, as well as both major political parties.  Go to full article

Apr 01, 2013 — The state Olympic Regional Development Authority is fighting deep financial woes even as its venues rebound. That's according to a financial report released this week by the state Comptroller's Office.

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced Wednesday that he will launch a full financial audit of ORDA after his office discovered operational losses and a reliance on private lenders to meet expenses.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, Apr 01, 2013 — The state Budget was finished three days early, but lawmakers still found things to squabble about, including the timing of the voting sessions during a week where the holidays of two major religions converge.  Go to full article