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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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Legislature Won't Have Final Say on Casinos

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:31:26 +0000

The state Legislature will not get to ultimately chose where any new casinos in New York are built.

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Gun Control Negotiations Continue In Albany

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:35:39 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Debate on a gun control package continues in Albany.

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Tenney Calling On Silver To Resign

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:55:38 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney is taking on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. She is asking her fellow legislators to call on him to resign, adding that "he needs to go and go now."

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Silver Admits To Secret Settlement

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:21:33 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - State leaders, including Governor Andrew Cuomo, are calling for an investigation into the Assembly's handling of sexual harassment claims against one of its members.

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Casino Coming To NYC?

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:26:44 +0000

New York, NY (WIBX) - Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says lawmakers are taking a hard look at the possibility of bringing a casino to New York City.

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Local Vet Responds To Assembly Passage Of VA Jobs Bill

WIBX — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:39:45 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A bill to help Veterans find jobs and apply for state and federal programs passed the Assembly today.

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Minimum Wage Bill Passes In State Assembly

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:14:29 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - A bill to raise the minimum wage in New York has passed in the Assembly.

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Governor Cuomo Mum Over Minimum Wage Hike

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:27:35 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Governor Andrew Cuomo still hasn't taken a position on the push to raise New York's minimum wage.

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No Fees, No Taxes, No Gimmicks, No Deficit

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:22:13 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - "No new taxes, no fees, no gimmicks," and no deficit. That's according to Governor Andrew Cuomo who says that they have reached a budget agreement in advance of the April 1, 2012 deadline.

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Speaker Silver Introduces Bill To Hike Minimum Wage

WIBX — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:20:29 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - A bill was introduced in the State Capitol to increase minimum wage.

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AZ Manufacturing Company Newest Tenant At Future SUNYIT Tech Park

WIBX — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:05:10 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Another installment of progress. That's what state and local officials are calling the latest developments surrounding the Nanotechnology Center at SUNYIT.

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State Budget Deal In Place

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:50:22 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - It looks like New York state will have an on-time budget this year.

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