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Cuomo, Leg. agree on tax-free zones

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:22:40 GMT

New Yorkers could see some new high-technology employers enjoying a decade of tax-free living and five Las Vegas-type casinos under deals announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders.

Feds pay rent to Public Bridge Auth.

Rich Newberg — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:05:37 GMT

When you cross the Peace Bridge, you pay a toll. But federal tax dollars are also being used to pay rent to the Public Bridge Authority.

4,200 NY schools lack CO detectors

Al Vaughters — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:44:56 GMT

You can't see or smell carbon monoxide and the results can be deadly in just a matter of minutes. Frequently called the "silent killer," carbon monoxide poisoning causes between 200 and 700 deaths per year in the U.S.

Cuomo creates panel to investigate Leg.

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:32:24 GMT

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he is creating a powerful investigative committee under New York's anti-corruption Moreland Act after abandoning a legislative solution that would have included public funding of campaigns.

Feds:2 NYers tried to make X-ray weapon

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:29:56 GMT

Federal authorities accused two upstate New York men Wednesday of assembling a portable X-ray weapon that they intended to use to secretly sicken opponents of Israel.

Lawmakers agree on casino plans

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:06:09 GMT

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders agreed Wednesday to authorize four upstate New York casinos designed to drive jobs and tourism to the long economically distressed area.

GOP:Bar welfare cash for alcohol, clubs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:03:36 GMT

New York is moving to prohibit the use of cash welfare benefits to pay for cigarettes, beer and liquor, state lottery tickets, casino games, strip clubs and illegal drugs.

Falls to break down casino cash plan

Anthony Congi — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:11:25 GMT

Thanks to the major deal between the Seneca Nation and Governor Andrew Cuomo last week, the Senecas are repaying all the slot machine money they have withheld.

Senate OKs naming bridge for trooper

Aaron Mason — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:40:04 GMT

The State Senate has unanimously passed a bill to name the I-290 bridge that crosses over State Route 425, the Twin Cities Highway, as the Trooper Kevin Dobson, Sr. Memorial Bridge.

School districts set for budget re-vote

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:50:56 GMT

New York school districts that saw budgets fail in May will put plans up for new votes Tuesday, in many cases after making additional cuts to staffing and other spending.

NY approved jobless checks for the dead

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:14:03 GMT

New York auditors say the state mistakenly authorized nearly $3 million in unemployment payments for people who were dead, employed, out of the country, not authorized to work in the U.S. or had exceeded their benefits.

Shipwreck being sought is tied to WNY

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:09:33 GMT

Divers began opening an underwater pit Saturday at a remote site in northern Lake Michigan that they say could be the resting place of the Griffin, a ship commanded by the 17th century French explorer La Salle.

Buffalo erases gains in graduation rate

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:03:50 GMT

New York state's high school graduation rate held steady at 74 percent for the first class of students required to meet stricter graduation requirements, proving, education officials said Monday, that raising the bar was the right move.

Debris warning for lakes Erie, Ontario

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:31:34 GMT

The U.S. Coast Guard is warning boaters on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario to be on the lookout for large logs and other debris washed into the waterways by recent heavy rains.

State pushes tax free initiative

Anthony Congi — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:49:08 GMT

The governor's new Tax Free New York initiative is underway. Representatives for the governor were at several locations throughout the state to explain how the program will draw businesses close to college campuses.

Senator fights drug abuse at colleges

Shannon Ross — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:10:48 GMT

Many college students are resorting to the drugs Adderall or Ritalin, commonly prescribed for ADD and ADHD, to help stay awake when they need extra time to study.

Anti-fracking groups rally, urge ban

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:09:15 GMT

About 2,000 opponents of a natural-gas drilling process that involves blasting chemical-laden water deep into the ground rallied outside the state's Capitol on Monday as a new statewide poll showed a slight increase among voters who are against it.

Cuomo unveils NY 52 Governor portrait

Posted by: Liz Reiman — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:49:06 GMT

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a portrait of New York's 52 Governor Mario Cuomo on Saturday in the State Capitol's Hall of Governors gubernatorial portrait gallery.

Family rides 300 miles for good cause

Anthony Congi — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:54:25 GMT

Imagine riding your bike from Buffalo to Albany. A Buffalo police officer, as well as his friends and family, are on a 300-mile journey to support a cause that’s close to their hearts.

TX looks to lasso businesses in NY, CT

Al Vaughters — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:30:20 GMT

The governors of New York and Texas are trading barbs over each other's state taxes. Both states are running advertisements targeting businesses that may be seeking a better place to operate.

State announces release of casino cash

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:57:52 GMT

State and Seneca Indian Nation leaders have announced a deal to resolve a long-running dispute over western New York gambling rights and revenue.

Judge dismisses challenges to PACT Act

Shannon Ross — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:58:09 GMT

A federal judge has just handed Uncle Sam a major victory over the Seneca Nation. He has dismissed all challenges to the PACT Act.

State Leg approves bill to dissolve PBA

Rich Newberg — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:48:52 GMT

Now, both the State Assembly and State Senate have passed a bill that could potentially dissolve the Public Bridge Authority, which oversees the Peace Bridge. The Senate unanimously passed the bill early Wednesday evening.

Cuomo pushes bill to cut corruption

Brittni Smallwood — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:39:03 GMT

Do you trust your local government? Governor Andrew Cuomo is in town, urging lawmakers in Albany to pass a bill that aims to cut down on political corruption.

Protesters call for repeal of SAFE Act

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:36:41 GMT

More than 1,000 demonstrators have again filled a park outside the state Capitol calling for repeal of New York's new gun law.

Man accused of selling fake stamps

Rich Newberg — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:41:00 GMT

Federal investigators say thousands of Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag stamps were forged and counterfeited, finding their way to convenience stores in Buffalo and Lackawanna. The investigation dates back three years.

Canadian leader in Albany over PBA

Rich Newberg — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:38:41 GMT

Canada’s Consul General John Prato is in Albany working toward a solution to the Peace Bridge standoff, between the United States and Canada, according to News 4 sources.

Race tracks: NY casino deal is a loser

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:31:38 GMT

The group that represents video slot machine centers at race tracks says casino expansion in New York will cost taxpayers and schools millions of dollars without creating substantially more jobs.

DOJ to stop fighting morning-after pill

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:04:44 GMT

The federal government on Monday told a judge it will reverse course and take steps to comply with his order to allow girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without prescriptions.

Gun owners having trouble finding ammo

Lou Raguse — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:15:32 GMT

Sportsmen are taking notice - ammunition is flying off store shelves. Nervousness about the NY SAFE Act has gun owners stocking up.