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State Assembly Introduces Amended 2013 Fair Elections Act

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:17:20 +0000

The state Assembly is introducing legislation to make public financing for elections available as an option for candidates.

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CNY Battleground At The Utica Aud April 5th

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:40:09 +0000

The tenth edition of CNY Battleground will be the biggest event yet, according to Frank Chrisitano, promoter of Heavy Hands Productions.

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DEC Proposes New Hunting, Trapping Regulations For Bobcats

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:42:00 +0000

Only four months after releasing its bobcat management plan, the Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing changes to the state's hunting regulations.

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Mixed Martial Arts Debate Underway In Albany

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:51:12 +0000

Could mixed martial arts fighting soon be legal in New York State?

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Trainer Duff Holmes Talks About MMA's Legal Future In New York State, And Matt 'The Hammer' Hamill

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:33:46 +0000

New York State does not allow professional Mixed Martial Art fighting, but that could soon change, according to MMA trainer Duff Holmes.

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Keeler's 'Keep Your Hands Off My Guns' Anthem For Remington Arms

Keeler in the Morning — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:36:32 +0000

Saying he had been asked for some support by some of the 1300 employees of Remington Arms in Ilion, Bill Keeler dropped some fresh lyrics and sampled Georgia Satellites' 'Keep Your Hands to Yourself' to create his own Remington ode - "Keep Your Hands Off My Guns

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New York State Buys 518 Acres Of Land In Forestport To Create State Forest

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:07:09 +0000

Forestport, NY (WIBX) - New York continues to protect the Black River Valley Corridor, as it purchases another parcel of land in the Town of Forestport.

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Gordon Drafts Petition To Raise New York State Disability Insurance Benefits

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:03:05 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - A new petition is making its way around the Oneida County Legislature, urging state lawmakers to increase disability benefit rates.

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Listen LIVE To Governor Cuomo's State Of The State 2013

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:30:07 +0000

Watch New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2013 State of the State address through this link.

Check back with WIBX950.com for reaction to local legislators this afternoon.

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Hillary Clinton Hospitalized with Blood Clot

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:19:39 +0000

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, 65, has been hospitalized after doctors discovered a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained a few weeks ago, according to an Associated Press report.

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New York State Unemployment Rates Drops to 8.9 Percent

Ted Muehl — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:15:31 +0000

The State Labor Department recently released local area unemployment rates for September, which are developed using a procedure determined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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5 Tips to Stay Safe When Halloween Trick-or-treating

Ted Muehl — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:11:55 +0000

The City of Oneonta Police Department and AAA are urging both parents and motorists to be even more alert during Halloween trick-or-treating on Oct. 31.

Oneonta Police Chief Dennis Nayor offers these other safety tips to parents for their children on Halloween:

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DiNapoli Calls Out State Obesity Epidemic

Ted Muehl — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:24:45 +0000

New York State is facing a growing obesity problem that costs nearly $12 billion each year, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a speech Wednesday to the Association of New York State youth bureaus.

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NY State Mental Health Commissioner Michael Hogan Resigning, References Utica State Asylum In Farewell Letter

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:30:07 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Sweeping reforms are said to be taking place in New York State's Office of Mental Health, and one of those changes includes a change in leadership.

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Upstate Law Enforcement Gets Funding for New Body Armor

Ted Muehl — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0000

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced on Wednesday that they have secured over $635,000 for local law enforcement entities across upstate New York.

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Schumer Claims One Baby Per Hour is Born Addicted to Prescription Drugs

Ted Muehl — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:08:14 +0000

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer revealed on Monday an alarming number that one baby per hour is now being born addicted to prescription drugs or other opiates.

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New York State Has Large Debt

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:38:38 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - New York's state debt now comes out to about $3,200 dollars per resident.

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Officials Advise to Slow Down During Peak Deer Crossing Season

Jim Sargent — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:29:06 +0000

Its car-deer collision season and authorities are asking motorists to slow down to reduce damage.

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Senate Candidate Amedore Stands Against Thruway Toll Hike

Jim Sargent — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 11:53:48 +0000

46th District state senate candidate George Amedore met with Unshackle New York and the business council on Monday to re-affirm their stand against a 45 percent toll hike for truckers on the thruway.

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State Bar President Forms Committee Looking to Improve Voter Participation

Ted Muehl — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:36:59 +0000

New York State Bar Association president Seymour James, Jr. has formed a special committee to recommend possible changes in state law that could foster greater voter participation.

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