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New York Assembly Unanimously Passes Ban On Shark Fins [VIDEO]

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:40:21 +0000

If Governor Andrew Cuomo signs a new bill into law you will not be able to sink your jaws into a popular seafood delicacy.

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Law Enforcement Canine Bill To Be Voted On In Senate

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:52:14 +0000

Following last week's shooting death of an FBI-canine, "Ape," in Herkimer, Senator Joseph Griffo is urging legislators to pass a bill that would increase penalties for killing a police dog.

Griffo is a co-sponsor of the bill which would make it a felony to harm

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State Assembly Passes Budget

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:26:08 +0000

The state Assembly has passed a budget that includes an increase in aid and incentives to municipalities funding and accelerates the state takeover of local Medicaid growth.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi says th

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State Senator Joe Griffo Pushing Legislation To Increase Penalty For Robbing Banks

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:14:15 +0000

In response to the rise in bank robberies, including incidents at Adirondack Bank last week and KeyBank yesterday, State Senator Joe Griffo says he wants to increase penalties for the crime.

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Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney Calls NY SAFE Act "Great Burden"

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:59:40 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York might have the strictest gun laws in the country, but one local lawmaker says she saw glaring problems in the legislation.

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Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Toughest Gun Control Law In Nation

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:49:45 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York officially has the strictest gun laws in the nation.

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Candidates Talk With Seniors During Annual Luncheon

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:45:43 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Candidates converged on the New Hartford Senior Center to meet with constituents during its annual Candidates Day Luncheon.

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Brindisi Offers Information On Possible Grant Opportunities

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:07:00 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Local municipalities, non profits and businesses can have access to government and private grant programs, thanks to Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi.

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Cuomo Points To Parents For Piercings

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:37:59 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York teens who want body piercings without their parents knowing may be making a mad rush to piercing parlors. In just about three months a new law signed by Governor Cuomo goes into effect that mandates parental consent for body piercings for anyone under the age of 18.

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Should NY Lawmakers Get Pay Raises?

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:57:50 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Legislators in Albany have not gotten a pay raise in fifteen years. Should they get one now?

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Should Teacher Evaluations Be Made Public?

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:36:17 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - The State Legislature voted to pass the federally mandated Teacher Evaluation Bill.

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Teacher Evaluations For Parents' Eyes Only

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:56:48 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Teacher Report Cards will only be viewed by parents of students in their classes and not by the general public.

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Cuomo Says Republicans To Hash Out Feelings On Marijuana Bill

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:42:36 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Albany Republicans view marijuana as a gateway drug, so says State Senator John Flanagan, and Governor Cuomo's efforts to decriminalize its possession have failed.

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Medical Marijuana Bill Passes Assembly, Moves To Senate

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:06:01 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - A bill to legalise medicinal marijuana just passed the Assembly and was delivered to the State Senate.

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Ambulance Bill Clears Assembly As Anticipated

WIBX — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:25:11 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - As expected, the bill allowing the City of Utica to run its ambulance service indefinitely, passed in the state assembly.

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UFD Ambulance Bill Could Pave Way For Permanent Operation

WIBX — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:24:34 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The recent favorable state appellate court ruling allowing the City of Utica's ambulance service to function, doesn't fully pave the way for permanent operation.

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Lawmakers Want To Yank Licenses Of Dangerous Drivers

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:25:29 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Drivers convicted of three of offenses deemed "serious" by officials, such as driving while intoxicated or vehicular manslaughter, may lose their licenses forever.

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State Assembly Passes Law Banning Synthetic Marijuana

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:10:51 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The state Assembly has passed legislation adding the chemicals found in synthetic marijuana to the list of controlled substances.

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Should Medicinal Marijuana Be Legal?

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:26:48 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Even Governor Andrew Cuomo, long opposed to the legalization of medicinal marijuana, says that he is now "studying" the issue further.

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Herkimer Diamond On Path To Become State Mineral

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:34:34 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The Mohawk Valley's Herkimer Diamond is on its way to becoming New York's official state mineral.

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