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Week Three of Special Sessions Ends With No Action on Budget Albany, New York (2009-11-24) Governor David Paterson gave the state legislature an ultimatum- either vote on his deficit closing plan, or give him the authorization to fill the gap himself. Lawmakers left for the Thanksgiving holiday without considering either bill.
Consumer Group Outlines Dangerous Toys Rochester, NY (2009-11-24) For the 38th year, Judy Braiman releases the latest findings on toy safety.
Open Door Mission Prepares for Thanksgiving Rochester, NY (2009-11-23) The Open Door Mission is gearing up to feed the poor community for its annual Thanksgiving dinner.
RIT Dean Named to NYS Broadband Council Henrietta, NY (2009-11-24) A dean at the Rochester Institute of Technology will will be working on the state level to expand broadband Internet access to all New Yorkers.
Jury to Begin Deliberations in Bruno Trial Tuesday Albany, New York (2009-11-23) After three weeks of testimony that included over 500 exhibits and 70 witnesses, jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Senate Leader Joe Bruno heard more than five hours of final summations from the prosecution and defense Monday, will begin deliberations Tuesday morning.
Stimulus-Funded Research at UR Yields Numerous Benefits Rochester, NY (2009-11-23) The University of Rochester has received -- so far -- $35 million from the federal stimulus program. And the benefits are many.
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.