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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.

Two Republicans Seek Mass. Senate Seat

Springfield, MA (2009-11-20) Scott Brown and Jack E Robinson are rivals in GOP primary.

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.

Funding for businesses hurt by Crown Point Bridge closure

Crown Point, NY (2009-11-20) New York officials say nearly $3 million has been allocated to help businesses hurt by the closing of the Lake Champlain Bridge to Vermont.

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.

Mass. unemployment rate sees first drop

Boston, MA (2009-11-20) The monthly unemployment rate in Massachusetts has fallen for the first time in nearly two-and-a-half years.

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.

Legislature rejects Patrick request on education bill

Boston, MA (2009-11-19) Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's request for the legislature to stay in session to act on an education reform bill has been rebuffed.

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.

H1N1 vaccines given to children without parent consent

Montpelier, VT (2009-11-19) Vermont Health Department officials say three students got doses of swine flu vaccine at school-based clinics against the wishes of their parents.