Mar 14, 2013 — A gunman believed to be Kurt Myers remians in a standoff with police following a shooting spree yesterday in Herkimer. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is being sued over alleged mistreatment of illegal immigrants and U.S. citizens. The choice of Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio to become Pope Francis is welcomed by Catholic leaders in New York. A Hudson Valley grand jury has cleared a Newburgh man of murder charges. An aggressive falcon has been relocated from the University of Buffalo campus. Wisconsin Gouda is the big cheese, winning top spot at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest in Green Bay.  Go to full article

Mar 13, 2013 — NY plans to spend $1.7B in federal funds on Superstorm Sandy recovery. A state judge is set to hear challenges to the NY SAFE gun control act. One person is dead and four are injured in a Saratoga County crash involving a Vermont lacrosse team van. An Army reservist in western New York has pleaded guilty to fraud in a bogus check-cashing scheme. DEC officials have relocated an osprey nest from a disused crane headed for the scrapyard.  Go to full article

Mar 12, 2013 — Governor Cuomo will select a new top court judge from among seven candidates. A firefighter shot in a Christmas Eve ambush in western NY will testify in a gun violence hearing in DC. A NY man suing Facebook for part ownership is seeking to block criminal fraud charges against him. The Adirondack Council wants a hearing on herbicide treatment of Loon Lake to intended to combat invasive watermilfoil. SUNY will spend $300 million on a program to give undergraduates more science research opportunities. The former treasurer of the Charlton Volunteer Fire Department has plead guilty to embezzling nearly $500,000 from the group.  Go to full article

Mar 11, 2013 — The New York State budget is on track for early passage. Sales of guns proscribed by the SAFE Act are booming in advance of the April 15 cutoff. A boy who fell 20 feet from a chairlift in western NY is expected to be OK. A Steuben County man was arrested for drunken driving after stealing a riding mower. A groom parachuted in to his wedding ceremony at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.  Go to full article

Mar 08, 2013 — Poll: 30% say strict new gun laws in NY go too far. The NY jobless rate remains half a point above the national average. Fracking revenue boosts economic trend in PA and OH. Sequester cuts will impact service at regional airports. Time Warner refunds $2.2 million to customers in 10 NY towns. NY's capitol renovation garners recognition for a Mass. construction firm. A pilot program will place more Greek yogurt on school menus.  Go to full article

Mar 07, 2013 — NY assembly passes its moratorium on fracking. 2 firefighters wounded in Webster shooting speak. Cops: Mass.man who threatened NY student caught. Officer who fired shot in NY high school suspended. Widow questioned about servant at her NY mansion. Shumlin expresses doubts on GMO bill.  Go to full article

Mar 06, 2013 — NY assembly passes $9 minimum wage, goes to Senate. Man accused of stabbing NY trooper arrested. Officer accidentally fires shot in NY high school. Hearing on utilities, storms set for Albany. NY school marching band leads rally in Albany. NYers invited to check for unclaimed money. NY: Technology catching driver license cheats. NY grants another $25M for high-speed Internet. NY rewards 4 districts for efficiency savings.  Go to full article

Mar 05, 2013 — Cuomo denies was headed to OK fracking. Cuomo only open to "technical" fixes in gun law. NY paid $1M to settle gov't sex harassment cases. Man accused of killing housemate in western NY. Pedestrian hit, killed by trailer in upstate NY. Ex-dance teacher admits to abusing boy in upstate NY. Ex-central NY court clerk accused of $122K theft. NY city: some red light camera tix may be dropped. NY school marching bands to lead rally in Albany. Women's equality exhibit open at Capitol in Albany. NY artists' retreat is National Historic landmark.  Go to full article

Mar 04, 2013 — Cuomo sees federal budget impact on New Yorkers. Group warns NY drilling delays have economic costs. Banks trying to expedite NY storm insurance checks. Canada's casino's face woes as NY considers halls. Upstate NY utility adds power plant surcharge. Troopers: 6 SUNY Cobleskill students hurt in crash. 2 killed in NY crash involving 2 snowmobiles. June date sets Adirondack mountain bike events.  Go to full article

Mar 01, 2013 — Cuomo says gun law has broad NY support. Hudson Valley man dead after pickup hits tree. Homicide conviction for NY driver who hit woman. Former NY gov candidate running for school board. NY Assembly backs later judge retirement. Dress for Success expanding to help Buffalo women.  Go to full article