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Bruno Defense Rests, Jury Could Begin Deliberations Monday Albany, New York (2009-11-20) The defense has rested its case in the federal corruption trial of Joe Bruno, without the former Senate leader taking the stand. The jury could begin deliberating as early as Monday afternoon.
NY Governor Hopeful Lazio Proposes Budget Reform Rochester, NY (2009-11-20) Republican candidate for New York governor Rick Lazio proposed two laws that he says would aid in New York's fiscal crisis.
Thousands Receive H1N1 Vaccine in Monroe County Rochester, NY (2009-11-20) The long waits and high demand at clinics held on Thursday are expected to be repeated on Saturday.
Paterson Warns of Credit Rating Downgrade if Budget Inaction Continues Albany, New York (2009-11-20) Governor Paterson is threatening layoffs, furloughs and possibly curtailing pre Kindergarten programs if state lawmakers don't agree with him soon on how to close the state's budget gap.
The Arts & Cultural Council Honors 2009 Awards Recipients Rochester, NY (2009-11-19) The Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester held its 26th Annual Arts Awards luncheon Thursday.
H1N1 Flu Clinics Open to the Public Rochester, NY (2009-11-19) Monroe County opened its first round of "public" H1N1 Flu Clinics at five different locations Thursday.
Lawmakers Leave for the Weekend Without Solving Budget Crisis Albany, New York (2009-11-19) 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.
Paterson, Legislature Pass Leandra's Law, Agree to Authority Reform, No Budget Deal Yet Albany, New York (2009-11-18) There's still no agreement at the Capitol on a how to resolve the state's budget deficit, but Governor Paterson and state lawmakers have worked on some other laws in the meantime. One enacts the toughest penalties in the nation against drunk driving, another reforms practices at New York's public authorities.
Rochester Joins the Major Leagues in Women's Golf Pittsford, NY (2009-11-18) The Locust Hill Golf Club will host one of four 2010 LPGA Championships in June.
Challengers Lining Up in 25th District Syracuse, NY (2009-11-18) Four candidates have expressed interest in running against Democrat Dan Maffei.
Breast Cancer Screening Pushed Off Until Age 50 Rochester, NY (2009-11-17) According to new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, women can forgo mammograms until age 50.
For Paterson, Budget Fight is High Stakes Albany, New York (2009-11-17) Governor Paterson has staked his reputation on resolving the state's budget crisis, and as the mid December deadline for a cash crunch draws ever nearer, it's make or break time for the governor.
No Deal on Deficit Plan Yet Albany, New York (2009-11-16) 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.
Listen to Paterson's Full Answer on Why he Rescinded the New License Plate Plan Albany, New York (2009-11-16) Governor Paterson explains why he had a change of heart over a plan to require that New Yorkers buy new license plates, starting next spring, though he says he still needs the legislature to make up for the $129 million dollar loss.
NYT: Duffy to Seek Lieutentant Governor Seat Rochester, NY (2009-11-16) The New York Times reports Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy is a possible lieutenant governor candidate.