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NYS Assembly Overrides Gov. Paterson's Veto of Ethics Legislation

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:36 GMT

The New York State Assembly overrode Gov. David Paterson's veto of ethics legislation yesterday afternoon.

Syracuse Peace Council Protest Outside Air National Guard Base

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:07:43 GMT

The Syracuse Peace Council is planning to picket outside the Air National Guard Base in Mattydale today.

1,500 Census Jobs Open in Utica

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:12:51 GMT

The local census office in Utica is ramping up its hiring and training of census workers to help with the upcoming survey.

Syracuse Grows and Canopy Host Gardening in Syracuse Program

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:58:57 GMT

Advocates for local food production are encouraging Central New Yorkers to start thinking about gardening.

Central N.Y. Slowly Working out of the Recession

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:42:56 GMT

Recent indicators show Central N.Y. could be slowly working its way out of the recession.

Gov. Paterson Introduces a Compromised Ethics Overhaul Bill

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:39:40 GMT

Gov. David Paterson plans to introduce what he calls a compromised ethics overhaul bill to the state Senate today.

Sen. Monserrate Could Face Punishment From State Senate This Week

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:04:39 GMT

Senate Democrats have pledged to take action to punish State Senator Hiram Monserrate, convicted of a misdemeanor in a domestic violence incident, before the winter break.

Officials Still Searching for Source of Tritium Leak

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:59:39 GMT

The source of a radioactive isotope at the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear power plant near Oswego is still under investigation.

Gov. Defends Education Cuts

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:35:01 GMT

Funding for public schools was a hot topic at the state capitol this week as speakers at a legislative hearing criticized the governor's budget.

National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day this Sunday

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:10:19 GMT

The tenth annual "National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day" is this Sunday, February 7, 2010.

Warren Redlich Calls Gov. Paterson's Soda Tax Wrong

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:01:40 GMT

Warren Redlich, an anti-tax candidate running for governor, is offering new ways to save the state money.

Gillibrand Outlines First Year in Office

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:18:39 GMT

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wrapped up her 62 county tour across New York State. She is recapping her initiatives to help those who have the least and need the most.

Economic Development Forum to be Held in Syracuse

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:15:32 GMT

Jobs and economic development in rural areas of N.Y. are expected to be the focus of a forum in Syracuse held February 5th. The U.S. Department of Agriculture holds the event.

Obama Names Nuclear Waste Disposal Panel

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:40:11 GMT

Companies who store spent fuel and nuclear waste on site, like the three power plants in Oswego, could have an answer for how they can safely dispose of used fuel.

New Poll Finds Paterson and Cuomo Primary Not Racially Divisive

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:33:36 GMT

A new poll finds that if state attorney General Andrew Cuomo were to challenge Gov. David Paterson in a Primary as expected, the contest would not be racially divisive.

Deficit Grows Even Larger

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:26:07 GMT

The state's budget deficit has grown yet again, and has now reached $8.2 billion dollars, says Governor Paterson, who says another $750 million dollar hole has opened up in the past couple of weeks.

Substance Abuse Advocates Are Calling for More Support

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:16:24 GMT

Hundreds of New Yorkers in recovery from addictions and their families are calling for more support.

Parks Advocates Call for Potential Closure List

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:02:37 GMT

The governor's proposed budget cuts will likely mean that some state parks will have to close. At a legislative hearing late last week, the state parks commissioner would not reveal which parks are on the chopping block.

Sen. Klein Proposes Cuts to State Agencies for Savings

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:47:33 GMT

As lawmakers look to reduce the state's budget deficit, one legislator says cuts can be made to state agencies as well.

Geddes Residents Don't Want to See P&C Warehouses Shut Down

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:56:43 GMT

Now that P&C grocery stores are becoming Tops Markets grocery stores, that means P& C's distribution center in Geddes could shut down. WRVO's Ryan Morden spoke with members of the Geddes community about what that would mean for them.