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Upstate Lawmakers Are Hopeful For High-Speed Rail Syracuse, NY (2009-11-24) A new impact study shows that construction of high-speed rail in Upstate New York's Empire Corridor could create nearly 250-thousand jobs. A coalition of lawmakers met in Syracuse yesterday to release the report and update the status of a potential high-speed rail line that would run from Albany to Buffalo. WRVO's Ryan Morden has more.
Jury to Begin Deliberations in Bruno Trial Tuesday Albany, NY (2009-11-24) The jury will begin deliberations first thing Tuesday morning in the federal corruption trial of former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, after prosecution and defense summations lasted more than five hours on Monday.
CNY Universities Continue Fighting Swine Flu Oswego, NY (2009-11-20) Swine Flu continues to spread on college campuses across Central New York. WRVO's Ryan Morden has this update on how some of the area higher-ed institutions are handling the presence of the flu on their campuses.
Lawmakers Leave for the Weekend Without Solving Budget Crisis Albany, NY (2009-11-20) The state legislature spent its fourth day at the Capitol this week, with no agreement so far on how to close the $3.2 billion dollar deficit.
Republican Candidate for NY Governor: Reform Budget Process Oswego, NY (2009-11-19) Republican candidate for governor, Rick Lazio is proposing two new laws that he says would improve New York's budget process.
Next Year's Fort Drum Deployments Could Affect Watertown Businesses Oswego, NY (2009-11-19) Businesses in Watertown rely on Fort Drum, and if President Barack Obama decides to deploy more troops to Afghanistan, that will mean be fewer members in the community spending money in area stores and restaurants. WRVO'S Ryan Morden has a look at what it's like for businesses in Watertown when troops deploy.
Paterson, Legislature Pass Leandra's Law, Agree to Authority Reform, No Budget Deal Yet Albany, NY (2009-11-19) State lawmakers still haven't reached an agreement to close the state's $3 billion dollar budget gap, but the governor did sign the so-called "Leandra's Law" and leaders did reach an agreement to overhaul the states public authorities.
Opening A Small Business in CNY is Doable in Recession Oswego, NY (2009-11-18) Small businesses in Central New York will be a driving force in bringing the region out of the recession, that's according to a regional director of the US Small Business Administration. WRVO's Ryan Morden has a look at how one small business owner pulled off opening a new pizza shop in Oswego during the tough economy.
For Paterson, Budget Fight is High Stakes Oswego, NY (2009-11-18) Governor Paterson was talking to legislative leaders about how to resolve the state's budget crisis, but as the end of the second day of special sessions this week came to a close, no agreement had been reached. Paterson has staked his reputation on resolving the state's budget crisis, and as the mid December deadline draws ever nearer, it's make or break time for the governor.
Rep. Arcuri Gets Support For "Yes" Vote On Health Care Overhaul Oswego, NY (2009-11-17) Health care overhaul advocacy groups are providing support for members of Congress who took a political risk by voting "Yes" on the health care overhaul bill. WRVO's Ryan Morden has more.
No Deal on Deficit Plan Yet Albany, NY (2009-11-17) For the second week in a row, Governor Paterson has called state lawmakers back to the Capitol to try to resolve the state's financial crisis, but on Monday, they seemed further apart than ever.
Paterson More Willing to Compromise on Budget Reduction Albany, NY (2009-11-13) Governor Paterson says he and legislative leaders are now "three quarters" of the way toward agreement on a plan to balance the state's budget, but a meeting with legislative leaders did not reveal many details on a plan that the governor hopes will pass next week.
Special Session Ends With No Votes on Budget Bills, Gay Marriage Albany, NY (2009-11-11) A special session called by Governor David Paterson Tuesday failed to produce bills to solve the state's budget crisis or to legalize gay marriage, though lawmakers planned to vote on some more minor bills.
Paterson, in Speech, Asks Legislature to Agree to Budget Cuts Albany, NY (2009-11-10) The state legislature will meet in special session to try to address New York's looming budget gap, after Governor David Paterson gave a speech on the state's fiscal problems to a rare joint session of the legislature.
Paterson to Deliver Speech on Budget Today Albany, NY (2009-11-09) Governor David Paterson is going ahead with plans to present a speech to the state legislature Monday on New York's budget problems, and to then ask lawmakers to pass his budget cutting bills on Tuesday. But the governor is facing opposition from some lawmakers, and groups effected by the cuts.
NY's Rainy Day Fund Oswego, NY (2009-11-06) Several government advocacy groups are calling on Governor David Paterson and the state legislature to re-examine the state's spending priorities.
Democrat Stephanie Miner Wins Syracuse Mayoral Election Syracuse, NY (2009-11-04) Democrat Stephanie Miner has been elected the next mayor of Syracuse. She defeated two opponents: Republican Steve Kimatian and Conservative Party Candidate Otis Jennings. WRVO's Ryan Morden has this report from Miner's victory rally at the Sheraton Hotel, followed by a report from WRVO's Jasmyn Belcher from Kimatian's Headquarters in Syracuse.
Bruno Trial Begins Albany, NY (2009-11-03) Former State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno proclaimed his innocence at the start of his trial on federal corruption charges in an Albany courtroom.
Scozzafava Suspends Campaign, Endorses Democrat Oswego, NY (2009-10-31) 23rd Congressional district Republican candidate Dede Scozzafava suspends her campaign amid latest poll results.
Paterson says Combined Budget Deficit Now at $10b Albany, NY (2009-10-30) Governor Paterson, at meeting with legislative leaders, said the state's budget deficit has grown even bigger, and that lawmakers now face closing a combined $10 billion dollar gap for the end of this fiscal year and the star of the next.