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How IBM cuts could trigger other Vt. job losses – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.

IBM slashes 700 jobs in Dutchess County, site of its chip fab – The Buzz: Business news.

IBM layoffs have begun – WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-.

By  John T. Ryan Important decisions having to do with water quality improvement project costs, natural gas availability and speed limits highlighted the Monday, June 10, 2013 Town Board meeting.  Counselors approved two resolutions that could add from $25, 000 to $50,000 to the cost of the water quality improvement project. Bringing natural gas to […]

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little A proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow for a land exchange between New York State and NYCO Minerals, Inc. located in Essex County won second passage today in the Senate according to its sponsor, Senator Betty Little. The exchange would enable NYCO to continue its wollastonite mining […]

The Buffalo News: Albany remains a cesspool of corruption. Every year, it seems, elected officials, including members of the Assembly and Senate, are unmasked as thieves, cheats or manipulators gaming the system for their own benefit. They extend from the rank and file to the leaders of each chamber to independently elected officeholders such as former […]

Capitol Confidential » Here’s the Tax-Free NY bill.

What to think about the two percent tax cap on ag land? « The In Box.

Tax-free plan gets a lukewarm reception – Times Union.

From the office of Representative Bill Owens  Washington, DC – This week, Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation, the “Spending Reduction Act” (H.R. 2250), in support of federal spending cuts outlined in a series of reports by the General Accountability Office (GAO).  Specifically, the Congressman’s legislation would require executive agencies to put into place the efficiencies identified by […]

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the competition guidelines and resources available for Round III of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative. Together with funding from twelve additional New York State agencies, up to $750 million in economic development resources will be available to applicants through the 2013 REDC process. The […]

Watertown Daily Times | Biomass facility on Fort Drum officially opens on Friday.

Bill to promote NY-grown products in restaurants passes Senate, Assembly | syracuse.com.

Capitol Confidential » Owens joins in the pro tax-free crowd.

Governor in town to tout tax-free plan » Local News » Press-Republican.

Inside the Backyard Poultry Craze | Seven Days.

New York State plans to close two upstate juvenile jails, even as alternative program is criticized   – NY Daily News.

Saratoga casino to expand – Times Union.

Phones still out for Frontier customers » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Peru, NY – Peru’s decades old, hand scooped hang out, “Sweet Treat”, located at 2897 State Route 22, will have the opening of their newly restored site on Sunday, May 26th during the afternoon hours. The seasonal gourmet ice cream and cake shop will hold regular seasonal business hours there after. Sweet Treat continues to serve […]

Washington, DC – The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) today announced the availability of grant funding for job creation projects in eligible Northern Border communities.  Congressman Bill Owens urged constituents to apply for the funds and issued the following statement: The Northern Border Regional Commission is designed to support projects that will help create or […]

2013 Lake Placid Film Forum to be held June 13-16 | Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism.

Modern Farmer | Whey Too Much: Greek Yogurt’s Dark Side.

Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee today unanimously passed an amendment introduced by Congressman Bill Owens that would halt the proposed study of a “border fee.” Owens introduced the amendment as part of the mark-up for the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Owens’ amendment would bar the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using […]

Cuomo reaches deal with Mohawks – Times Union.