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Sen. Stewart-Cousins First Female Conference Leader In NY

Senate Democratic Conference announced the Scarsdale senator's history-making appointment.
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Suburbia Roller Derby Double-Header

Suburbia Roller Derby hosts a double-header against Maine Roller Derby. The night’s events…
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CHILD CARE COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER AWARDED ANNUAL JOEY AWARDS…

On Friday, May 17, 2013, the Child Care Council of Westchester held its annual awards event at…
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Senator Latimer Named Ranking Minority Member on Senate…

A press release from State Senator George Latimer's office.
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Proposed State and US Senate District Changes Affect…

Gov. Cuomo says he will veto a GOP-proposed senate district change that could change District…
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Law Allows Schools to Borrow Millions, but Cuomo Likely to…

A measure that would allow school districts around the state to borrow as much as $1 billion…
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Good-Government Group Measures Lawmakers' 2011 Productivity

A recent report looked at how many bills each state lawmaker passed, compared to how many were…
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Despite Their Profound Skills, Veterans Struggle in the Job…

Veteran students from Mercy College participated in a roundtable discussion on veteran…
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Federal Law Requires Local Governments to Install New Street…

A federal law passed in 2007 requires states, counties, cities and towns to replace all of…
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Lawmakers Take Time to Exhort Lobbyists to Give Them Money

The 212 members of the state legislature won't face another election until 2012, but some…
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Banks Ask Lawmakers for Lower Penalties in Fraud Cases

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create a new state agency with stronger regulatory powers over the…
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Local Lawmaker Wants High Cost of Living Factored into…

Assemblywoman Sandy Galef introduced a bill that would create a "cost of living factor" in…
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Local Lawmakers Join Cuomo in Call for Ethics Reform

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made ethics reform one of his top priorities this year, and a group of…
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Senate Proposal Would Grant Driver's Licenses, State Jobs to…

A bill introduced in the Senate this week would extend a number of rights to certain…
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As Advocates Unite, New Yorkers Divide on Same-Sex Marriage

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made the legalization of same-sex marriage a top priority, but a new…
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Assembly Derails Bid to Repeal MTA Tax

A bill that would repeal that controversial MTA payroll tax in suburban counties has passed…
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Report: Schools in Lower Hudson Valley Could Cover Cuts With…

Bolstering a proposal by Gov. Cuomo, the state comptroller released a report this week that…
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As Mortgage Crisis Intensifies, State Cuts Funding for…

Despite signs that 2011 could be a record year for foreclosures, New York's new budget cuts…
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Bill Would Allow Villages to Continue Using Lever Voting…

A bill passed by the Senate and Assembly this week would allow villages that run their own…
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Lawmakers Look to Abolish Do-Nothing Authorities

Two local lawmakers are spearheading an effort to dissolve 118 public authorities that…
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Will the Property Tax Cap Lower Your Tax Bill?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a cap on annual property tax increases. Advocates say…
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A Look Ahead

A peek at what's to come in the remaining 10 weeks of the legislative sessions.
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Lawmakers Say Gas Tax Holiday Would Save NY Drivers $19…

A proposal by Sen. Greg Ball would suspend 33 cents of taxes on every gallon of gas purchased…
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Mayorpalooza: Local Officials Have Their Day in Albany

A number of local mayors converged in Albany this week to rail against skyrocketing costs…
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Save Our Trees: Locals Speak Out Against Clear-Cutting

Residents from throughout Westchester and public officials spoke out against Con Edison's tree…
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Corruption Scandal Rocks Both of NY's Major Parties

High-ranking Democrats and Republicans charged in federal investigation of efforts to buy…
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Lower Hudson Valley Legislators Ranked for Support of…

An annual voters guide published by an environmental group outlines how state legislators…
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Amid National Uproar, State Backtracks on Labeling Tag,…

A state law that took effect this month is designed to close a loophole that allows indoor…
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Battle Lines Drawn as Leaders Announce Deal on Tax Cap

Legislative leaders and Gov. Cuomo have reached a tentative deal on a property tax cap,…
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Hydrofracking Moratorium Gets Support from Local Lawmakers

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing to extend an existing moratorium on…
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