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Cayuga Nation Gas Stations Resume Selling Tax-Free Cigarettes

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:52:20 GMT

Two Cayuga Nation convenience stores are once again selling cigarettes tax-free. For months, the stores in Union Springs and Seneca Falls were prohibited from selling cigarettes because of a court order. Appellate judges in Rochester released a 4-1 decision in favor of the Indian nation late Friday, overturning the previous decision. Within 10 minutes of the ruling, the stores resumed selling cigarettes. WRVO's Ryan Morden stopped by the Union Springs shop this past weekend.

CNY Lawmaker Opens Up About What's Next For Senate

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:57:55 GMT

A Central New York Democratic State Senator responds to the latest developments in the Senate.

Paterson Appoints Ravitch Lieutenant Governor

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:55:11 GMT

Governor Paterson, citing a little known clause of the state constitution, says he'll name Richard Ravtich, the former chair of the New York City MTA, as Lieutenant Governor. The Governor hopes to break the month long gridlock in the State Senate. The move set off a firestorm of reaction, and, likely, a court challenge.

Analysis of Paterson's Appointment a Lt. Governor

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:44:19 GMT

Chairman of the Political Science department at SUNY-Cortland, Robert Spitzer, joined WRVO's Ryan Morden to shed some analysis on Governor Paterson's appointment of Richard Ravitch to be New York's lieutenant governor.

GOP Senate Leader Dean Skelos' Rebuttal to Gov. Paterson

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:36:38 GMT

Republican Senate Leader Dean Skelos' entire rebuttal to Governor David Paterson's Lt. Governor appointment.

Governor Paterson Announces Lt. Governor

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:51:41 GMT

Governor David Paterson's statewide address to New Yorkers announcing Richard Ravitch as his Lieutenant Governor.

County Leader Sues, as Senate Unrest Continues

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:41:02 GMT

The Senate stalemate is harming local governments around the state, and one county leader has filed a lawsuit to try to get the gridlock resolved for once and for all. Meanwhile, unrest continued in the divided State Senate.

Oswego County Fairgoers Test New Voting Machines

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:29:42 GMT

Oswego County fairgoers got a chance to test the new electronic voting machines that will be used statewide this fall.

NY Senate Stalemate Moves Into Week Five

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:22:55 GMT

Week five of the Senate stalemate began with both sides pointing fingers, yet continuing to meet on how to resolve the crisis that began with a coup on June 8th.

Discussion About Peace Between Israel and Palestine at Cazenovia Library

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:56:56 GMT

Two Central New York women with Middle Eastern backgrounds are coming together to host an event focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The event is tomorrow at 7 at the Cazenovia library. WRVO's Michael Benjamin spoke Pat Carmeli, one of the event's organizers. She says she's working to expose the stressful realities Palestinians face under Israeli occupation.

A Look Back How The State Senate Mess Unfolded

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:09:04 GMT

State Senators are spending the 4th of July weekend at the State Capitol, under orders from Governor David Paterson to settle a stalemate that's gone on for nearly a month. Reporter Karen DeWitt looks at the roots of what led to this unprecedented stalemate.

AG Cuomo Touts Gov't Reform Website

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:04:46 GMT

New York state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo hit the road yesterday to showcase a new website to go along with his government consolidation bill, which passed last month.

Stakeholders Disappointed With NY State Senate

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:09:46 GMT

Inaction by the New York state Senate is frustrating many stakeholders. WRVO's Ryan Morden has this report.

Paterson: Senate Will Spend July 4 in Albany

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:04:31 GMT

The two warring factions in the State Senate stand off continued making their cases Wednesday, one day after a number of key laws expired. But neither side came closer to an agreement to end the gridlock.

Syracuse Peace Activist returns from trip to Israel and West Bank

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:55:59 GMT

Syracuse peace activist Ed Kinane traveled to Israel as a member of in an international Christian Peacemaker delegation. He spoke to WRVO's about the month long trip.

New York Senate Democrats claim Wednesday's session valid

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:36:29 GMT

The New York State Senate Democratic Conference claims the session held on Wednesday is valid and will withstand a legal challenge. Listen to his interview with Senate Democratic Conference Deputy Press Secretary Travis Proulx.

Soldier Stands Up To Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:55:55 GMT

A gay new York National Guard officer pushes on, as a military administrative board recommends that he be discharged.

Senate Democrats say Bills Passed, GOP Cries Foul

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:06:36 GMT

It was a day of one upsmanship and parliamentary maneuvers between the two feuding factions in the Senate. At the end of the day Democrats were claiming that a quorum had been formed and the Senate had acted on several key bills, but the Republicans were crying foul.

Governor Paterson lashes out at NYS Senate - Calls for an extraordinary session for this evening.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:44:54 GMT

Governor Paterson and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave the State Senate a tongue lashing today for their inaction on critical legislation as the power struggle for control of the chamber remains unresolved. Paterson was joined by dozens of local officals and citizens at his news conference held this afternoon. Listen to the entire event.

Openly Gay New York National Guard member faces military panel

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:43:43 GMT

An Army National Guard officer went before a military panel in Syracuse this morning for allegedly violating the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy regarding homosexuals. New York National Guard public affairs officer Lt. Colonel Paul Fanning explains the proceding to WRVO's Chris Ulanowski.