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Spread Of Emerald Ash Borer Has DEC, USDA on Guard

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:09:44 +0000

Although it has yet to be found in Central New York, the Department of Environmental Conservation says residents should be on the lookout for the Emerald Ash Borer.

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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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World Trade Center Finally Gets Its Spire (Photos)

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:34:53 +0000

One World Trade Center, which will soon become the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, received one of its final pieces today: the spire that will sit atop the skyscraper.

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DEC Warns Residents Of Possible Contact With Coyotes, Black Bears

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:57:13 +0000

As warmer spring weather begins to set in, the Department of Environmental Conservation is urging residents to be careful near coyotes and black bears.

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Registration Portion of NYS Gun Law Takes Effect Today

Keeler in the Morning — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:07:23 +0000

Today is the day that New York gun owners can start registering guns that the state now deems "Assault Weapons" and the form can be obtained on the New York State Police website. Gun owners will have

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Local Lawmakers Announce Collegiate Scholarships

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:51:20 +0000

College and college-bound students have the opportunity to take home a $1,500 scholarship, thanks to the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators.

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New York Consumer Sentiment Falls Slightly In March, Stays Near Breakeven Point

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:05:51 +0000

New York's consumer sentiment dropped slightly during March, but remains near the point where optimism equals pessimism.

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Carjacking Law Passed In New York State Senate

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:00:26 +0000

The State Senate passed tougher laws for carjackers, less than two weeks after a woman was murdered and her daughter raped in the Town of Clay.

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DEC: Trout Season Begins April 1, More Than 2 Million Trout To Be Stocked

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:34:19 +0000

Get your fishing poles ready because trout season is less than a week away.

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NYSERDA: Number Of New Energy-Efficient Homes Up 10% In 2012

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:03:55 +0000

A ten percent increase in the production of energy efficient homes has the New York State Energy Research and Development Agency looking toward the future.

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State Assembly, Senate Urge Governor To Bring Money To Repair Upstate Roads And Bridges

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:01:43 +0000

Members of the New York State Assembly and Senate are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to increase funding for Upstate infrastructure projects.

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New York State Assembly Passes Minimum Wage Bill

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:38:01 +0000

A proposed measure to increase the New York State minimum wage has passed in the Assembly, 101-44.

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The Arc, Other Non-Profits Could See Major Losses From Slashes In New York Medicaid Budget

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:19:08 +0000

A possible six percent cut in the Medicaid budget could spell doom for up to 70 of New York State's Arc agencies and other non-profits.

Aida Mariani works for the Arc of Oneida and Lewis Counties

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Sequester Would Mean Big Losses For New York

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:26:43 +0000

Around 12,000 Department of Defense employees in New York would immediately be furloughed if no deal is reached on the sequester by March 1st.

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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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New Website Launched For Small Businesses To Offer Comments On Proposed Regulations

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:34:55 +0000

Congressman Richard Hanna is encouraging small business owners in New York to speak up when it comes to the development of new regulations.

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Schumer: USDA Will Begin Greek Yogurt Pilot Program In Schools

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:10:18 +0000

The USDA will soon launch a pilot program allowing Greek yogurt to be served as part of school lunches.

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U.S. Senate Approves $50 Billion In Hurricane Sandy Relief Aid

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:12:45 +0000

More than $50 billion dollars has been approved by the Senate to help rebuild the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.

The bill was passed by a vote of 62-36.

According to CNN, the bill helps bring money to home and business

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DEC Expands Open Season For Snow Geese In New York

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:23:06 +0000

If you've been waiting for the special season to open for snow geese, you're in luck.

New emergency regulations from the Department of Environmental Conservation are allowing hunters to immediately begin taking the waterfowl until the season ends on April 15th.

Normally, the season would begin on March 11th, but DE

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Utica Man Arrested After Allegedly Choking Woman In Front Of Child

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:13:46 +0000

State Police arrested a Utica man after he allegedly choked a woman in front of a child.

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