May 15, 2013 — Albany Mayor Jennings will not run for sixth term after nearly 20 years in office. New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan discusses Cuomo's stance on abortion rights. Governor Cuomo will set aside at least $80 million for local cities and counties.

Record low hay levels, but strong winter wheat levels in New York. Robot submarine duo set to analyze the health of Lake Ontario. Supporters of Ultimate Fighting push for legalization in New York State. Mans body found on the shore of northern New York pond.  Go to full article

May 14, 2013 — United States Representative Peter Welch of Vermont to discuss importance of farm bill. Vermont lawmakers hope for approval of the general fund budget.

Governor Andrew Cuomo and ex-wife Kennedy push for farm workers rights. Leonard admits to death threat of a Skidmore college student. Finger Lakes are set to honor fallen soldier with funeral plans set. Cooperstown Central School changes name to Hawkeyes for $10K thanks to Oneida Indians.  Go to full article

May 13, 2013 — Advocates for NY farmworkers plan rally for collective bargaining rights. Ex-Penn St head was top paid among public colleges. NY groups hold cleanup events in Hudson Valley.

Cavendish, VT plans a museum honoring former resident and dissident Russian writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Vermont Corrections Dept. will hold toe-hall style meetings via viseo to get feedback from public. The Vermont legislative session has been extended beyond a hoped for Friday end.  Go to full article

May 10, 2013 — Former NY prison camp gets $241,000 auction bid. Ex-state lawmaker gets 1 year in NYC fraud case. Lawmakers go undercover in NY corruption probe. EPA, other US agencies expand urban waters effort.

Vt. US Rep. to talk of need to reform ethanol law. Vermont Senate to take up campaign finance. Provincial parks open in southern Ontario.  Go to full article

May 09, 2013 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Motorists who travel the New York State Thruway are being advised to be alert for deer on the highway this spring.

The Thruway Authority and state police Troop T have issued their semi-annual "antler alert" to remind motorists that deer are more active in May and June. Officials say the most deer-vehicle collisions on the Thruway occur during the next two months and October through November.  Go to full article

May 08, 2013 — ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Lawmakers in the northern New York county that's home to Lake Placid have approved a measure requiring bars to close an hour earlier.

The Press-Republican of Plattsburgh reports that the Essex County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to change the legal closing time from 4 a.m. to 3 a.m. The measure now goes to the State Liquor Authority for final approval.  Go to full article

May 07, 2013 — ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Gassing up twice a week in New Jersey? Hiring Turdo the magician? Buying smoked meats for Christmas presents?

A review by The Associated Press shows that's all part of the questionable use of campaign donations that can buoy lawmakers' lifestyles and buy support back home.  Go to full article

May 06, 2013 — NEW YORK (AP) New York Sen. Charles Schumer says the ability for making an untraceable and undetectable gun with a 3D printer is "stomach-churning."

The senator on Sunday displayed a photo of a plastic gun made by a Texas company using the 3D printer technology.  Go to full article

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

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