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New York Creates Special Assistance Program for Businesses Hurt by Closure of Champlain Bridge

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-20) The Lake Champlain Bridge economic assistance program includes grants, targeted assistance and loans to help businesses recover from losses.

Prosecution grills Bruno business colleague

Albany, NY (2009-11-20) An Albany-area businessman took the stand Friday as the final show piece presented by prosecutors in their case against former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno.

New Albany Convention Center Plan

Albany, NY (2009-11-20) A subject of discussion and sometimes a political hot potato, the idea of building a downtown Albany Convention Center has been re-ignited.

Plattsburgh Officials Vote to Continue Using Fluoride in Water Supply

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-20) Following a year of reviewing the issue, city councillors vote 4 to 2 to keep using fluoride.

Week three of Bruno trial wraps up today

Albany, NY (2009-11-20) Federal prosecutors have spent nearly three weeks presenting their case against former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, with a number of witnesses taking the stand Thursday.

Lawmakers leave Albany without plan for deficit

Albany, NY (2009-11-20) State lawmakers will try for better luck in week three, as they exit the Capitol for a long weekend, after failing to reach agreement on how to close the state's $3.2 billion dollar budget deficit.

Jobs bill makes its way through Albany

Albany, NY (2009-11-20) As the Paterson administration extends the deadline for state employees in New York apply for an early buyout offer, a bill that would allow for the expansion of the state workforce by hundreds of jobs is making its way through the state legislature.

Employment drop in Hudson Valley

Albany, NY (2009-11-20) The New York State Labor Department says private sector employment has dropped by more than two percent in the Hudson Valley, according to numbers released Thursday.

Fed Jobs Expected To Boom

Hudson Valley, NY (2009-11-19) If you're looking for a job, there may be a future with the federal government.

New Grants Fund Innovative Water Quality Projects

Albany, NY (2009-11-19) New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Acting President Matthew Millea discusses the Green Innovation Grant Program.

Mammogram Muddle

Hudson Valley, NY (2009-11-19) If you're a woman under fifty, do you get a routine mammogram or not?

Lawmakers don't tackle budget, but agree on several bills

Albany, NY (2009-11-19) Still no agreement on a how to resolve New York's budget deficit, but Governor Paterson and state lawmakers have worked on some other laws in the meantime.

School district agrees to put cell tower on grounds

Bethlehem, NY (2009-11-19) An Albany-area school district has taken another step towards putting a cell phone tower on district property.

State clean-up program a success

Albany, NY (2009-11-19) Five years after the state launched a cleanup program funded by a fee on new tires, the Department of Environmental Conservation says 102 of 146 tire dumps are gone and the rest will be eliminated by the end of 2010.

Ferry service could be a reality in Hudson Valley

Kingston, NY (2009-11-19) The idea of running a ferry between Kingston and Rhinecliff, and possibly Tivoli and Saugerties, in New York's Hudson Valley, is very much alive.

Poll: New Yorkers concerned about state's finances

Albany, NY (2009-11-19) A new poll shows New Yorkers are worried about the state's growing deficit. They believe Governor David Paterson when he says the state will run out of money in December, and they overwhelmingly blame the legislature for inaction so far on the $3.2 billion gap.

Attorney cites illegal and unethical action by judges

Columbia County, NY (2009-11-19) A Columbia County attorney has filed a complaint with New York state, asking that two county judges be removed for playing politics in the courtroom.

Witness not sure why Bruno was paid for consultant work

Albany, NY (2009-11-18) Former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno's private consultant work was once again the focus of testimony Wednesday at his federal trial.

To Concede or Not to Concede: Hoffman Opts Back In

Plattsburgh, NY (2009-11-18) Conservative withdraws NY House race concession during national radio talk show.

Non-Profit Property Tax Exemption Under Scrutiny in NYS

Hudson Valley, NY (2009-11-18) As NYS looks for ways to close its budget gap, it's taking a look at laws that exempts non-profits from property taxes.