Nurses Rally at Capitol
Nurses from around the state were in Albany on Wednesday for a rally and to lobby for bills that would mandate lower staffing ratios and regulations they say would improve patient safety and reduce injuries.
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Governor Cuomo Introduces ‘Tax-Free NY’
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday the proposed tax-free NY Program, which would provide a tax-free environment on and around state university campuses.
Delaware County Man Inducted into State Veterans Hall of Fame
State Senator James Seward paid tribute Tuesday to Kenneth Taylor of Franklin as a 2013 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
During his career as a Vietnam-era soldier, Sergeant Taylor served as team leader of six-man long range reconnaissance patrols in Vietnam.
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Delaware, Otsego Counties
The emerald ash borer continues to spread across upstate New York.
The Department of Environmental Conservation says the ash tree-killing insect has been confirmed for the first time in Delaware and Otsego counties, near the village of Unadilla. It was reported by a logger working in a private woodlot.
Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Lower Student Loan Rates
As college students across the country receive their diplomas, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is introducing new legislation that allows students to refinance their college loans at lower interest rate.
No Cuts in Norwich City School Budget
The Norwich City School District will choose from nine candidates to fill three vacant seats on the Board of Education, and vote on a budget of $38.7 million today.
Assemblyman Vito Lopez to Resign in Albany
When the State Assembly gets back in session this morning, the first order of business will be the resignation of New York Assemblyman Vito Lopez.
80 Percent of US Adults Have Smoke-Free Rules
According to a news release issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 80 percent of U.S. Adults have voluntary smoke free rules at home and 75 percent had voluntary smoke-free rules in their vehicles.
Canadian Earthquake Felt as Far South as Sherburne
SYRACUSE -- An earthquake was felt across central New York on Friday morning.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck at 9:43 a.m about 12 miles northeast of Shawville, Canada.
NYSERDA to Spend $29 Million on Renewable Energy
The New York State Public Service Commission has authorized the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to reallocate more than $29 million toward certain renewable energy technologies that have experienced an increase in demand.