May 28, 2013 — The search for a brain cancer patient lost in the crash of a volunteer medical flight continues. A county executive plans to announce a new effort to solve the local government crisis. A proposed study of a fee to enter the United States by land has sparked strong northern opposition.

After spending 69 years in France, a long lost dog tag is returned to a western New York Veteran of WWII. The New York high court will weigh in on whether or not shift supervisors and assistant managers are legally entitled to dip into baristas' tip jars at Starbucks.

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board will be holding three public hearings on proposed regulation changes for trout and bass fishing.  Go to full article

May 27, 2013 — Rescuers will search for a third day for a brain cancer patient on board the volunteer medical flight that crashed in a wooded area of central New York. A Memorial Day weekend storm dropped three feet of new snow on Whiteface Mountain.

State officials are urging New York residents to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Senator Chuck Schumer is proposing legislation that would set additional rules for the investigation of governmental secret leakage. Police are investigating a tractor-trailer rollover that led to the spill of about 6,000 gallons of liquid manure.  Go to full article

May 24, 2013 — Governor Cuomo says that he will make a decision regarding to fracking before the 2014 election. New York City's DEP says they will open up four upstate reservoirs for the Catskills boating season.

The public comment period on proposed construction and operations at the Belleayre Mountain has been expanded by the DEC. Some state and local roads in Vermont have been flooded due to heavy rain.  Go to full article

May 23, 2013 — Cuomo and his cabinet push to create tax free zones in New York for businesses that set up on or near public college campuses. The National Weather Service issues flood warnings in the Albany area due to a cluster of severe thunderstorms.

The New York State Thruway Authority will cease construction on Memorial Day to help traffic. A New York State museum adds two artifacts to mark the 150th anniversary of the civil war.

Magic Hat sues West Sixth Brewing of Kentucky over there similar looking logo. Environment Canada confirms that a Tornado touched down Tuesday in the Kawartha Lakes region of central Ontario  Go to full article

May 22, 2013 — The Mohawks' will keep casino exclusivity, but will pay New York State $30 million. The emerald ash borer expands to 15 counties across upstate New York.

New York State's new data transparency website now has information to help people find local farmers' markets, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. More than 3,000 Ontario Hydro customers spend the night without power after last night's storm.  Go to full article

May 21, 2013 — New York State Speaker Sheldon Silver apologizes for secret settlement used to protect Vito Lopez. The voting for school budgets in New York begins. New York town judge will decide whether or not Kerry Kennedy case will go to trial.

New York State official's crackdown on repeat drunk drivers results in 3,164 potentially dangerous motorists being kept off roadways. The Federal Emergency Management Agency approves $49 million for the New York State Canal Corporation to fix hurricane damage.

Environmental and land preservation group 'Scenic Hudson' preserves waterfront parcel along the Hudson River. State and local transportation officials hold 3rd meeting to discuss the future of I-81. The New York State Senate is set to honor its veterans.

Fort Drum Commander tells lawmakers that they should not take the post for granted. Inmates at Vermont's Windsor prison help save bats by building daytime roosting boxes. Police will be increasing security at this years' Burlington Marathon.  Go to full article

May 20, 2013 — NEW YORK (AP) U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing new legislation to ease the burden for students who have borrowed to pay for their education.

The New York Democrat will announce Sunday morning new legislation that would allow student borrowers currently repaying their federal student loans to refinance at a lower interest rate.  Go to full article

May 20, 2013 — Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife are set to have their last two deer hearings in preparation for the fall season. Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin is set to sign the aid-in-dying bill.

Vito Lopez announces his resignation from the 53rd Assembly District seat. Warren County crash kills woman and leaves two critically injured. Washington County cuts plan to protect Lake George from invasive species. Cambridge High School science teacher confirms that 'Indian Ovens' were actually used by Indians, but still has questions.

Cuomo breaks practice of former Governors, talks tough with Indians over Casinos. Cuomo administration says New York will spend around $90 million in the renovation of up to 50 parks and historic sites.  Go to full article

May 17, 2013 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) State labor officials say New York's unemployment rate dropped to 7.8 percent in April, the lowest since the end of the Great Recession in 2009.

They say preliminary U.S. Department of Labor statistics show the rate fell from 8.2 percent in March and 8.6 percent a year earlier.  Go to full article

May 17, 2013 — Assembly Speaker Silver proposes a full investigative report and removal of Assemblyman Lopez. Financial disclosure report finds Cuomo's assets range from $1.8 to $2.1 million. New York's power grid is read to tackle the summer heat. Colgate University returns aboriginal art to children in Australia.

A new boat launch is set to be built at the base of the new Champlain Bridge. The provincial government is set to help 13 municipalities rebuild and recover from floods.  Go to full article