Feb 19, 2013 — Low pay workers say they would welcome NY minimum wage hike. NY officials are now including Hudson areas in their flood study. NY mom is accused of hiring strippers for her teen's birthday. A new art gallery is to open in Winooski.

Vermont gas prices are increasing slower than any where else. Ontario's top court will hear cases on mandatory minimums sentences.  Go to full article

Feb 18, 2013 — NY Senator Gillibrand touts manufacturing legislation. A surge in heroin is linked to painkillers in NY. NY handgun licenses can file privacy form.

Family Day holiday means closures for Ontario services and businesses.  Go to full article

Feb 15, 2013 — NY town plans to preserve a parcel of land that has a bloody history. NY comptroller states there has been low growth in local sales tax take. NY historic site to host 1780's winter encampment.  Go to full article

Feb 14, 2013 — OSHA investigating crane collapse upstate NY. NY ethics board takes action in Legislature case. Lawmakers: Make Tubman Home a National Park. NY exhibits draft of Washington's Farewell Address.

Vermont Senate approves amended death bill. Talks begin to bring Ontario teachers back for after-school activities.  Go to full article

Feb 11, 2013 — Hearing on Cuomo's education budget is set in Albany. NY transit officials eye normal morning commute. Hudson River flood more with higher sea levels. Gillibrand tours upstate to promote high-tech bill. NY man, 72, killed in house fire. NY agency taking pheasant-rearing applications. Vermont senate to vote on assisted death. Wynne to be sworn in as new Ontario Premier.  Go to full article

Feb 08, 2013 — Schools in upstate NY close ahead of major storm. New Yorkers embrace the storm while still recovering from Superstorm Sandy. NY convenience stores criticize minimum wage hike. Lobby for Cuomo keeps donors a secret. 300 plus firefighters are set for NY Winter Games.

A Vermont lawmaker opposes a new fighter jet in Burlington. Amtrak Vermonter service cancelled because of storm. Ontario braces for the big snowstorm and police are warn of poor driving conditions.  Go to full article

Feb 07, 2013 — Storms could dump more than 1ft of snow on NY. Mom back home in northern NY with 4 newborn babies. Data shows major crimes are nearly flat in NY. Flood buyouts for 646 upstate NY properties. Western NY police officer charged in son's killing. NY Bar Association: keep court system funded. Proposal to open up East River waterfront.

Blast of winter to bring 15-25cm of snow to much of southern Ontario.  Go to full article

Feb 06, 2013 — NY state trooper in Plattsburgh charged with 2 rapes. GOP senators want utility tax surcharge dropped. NY lawmaker likens Cuomo to dictators and apologizes. RPI head to testify before Congress about science. NY expanding quarantine to fight emerald ash borer. NY-based Backyard Bird Count goes global this year. Statewide events spotlight NY Black History Month. Cornwall call centre to close, idling 140.  Go to full article

Feb 05, 2013 — NY GOP lawmakers push to limit quick bill passage. NY raft guide sentenced for Ohio woman's drowning. NY chief judge unveils new initiative on bail.  Go to full article

Feb 04, 2013 — NYS proposal seeks to buy storm-wrecked homes and preserve land as undeveloped coastline. Poll: NY voters split evenly on "fracking". "Fracking" will be a prominent issue at the legislative budget hearing. Heavy snow possible along Lake Ontario in western and central New York. Mayors like Cuomo budget proposal on arbitration. County officials across NY plan to meet in Albany to discuss financial challenges. Land along Hudson opens for the first time in upstate NY this Spring.

Snow geese boom means expanded hunting in VT and NY. Vermont law makers get economic development tour.  Go to full article