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Federal military sex crime bill will pass, says Sen. Gillibrand – NY Daily News.

Bad driver crackdown as Cuomo provides driving records to courts | New York Post.

Schumer calls for car-tracking technology data limits | New York Post.

Albany’s ethical compass still askew.

New York State in Deal to Limit Solitary Confinement – NYTimes.com.

Capitol Confidential » Big TZ bridge project comes with improper commuting bills.

Watertown Daily Times | Hogansburg Akwesasne fire captain accused of theft of department funds.

Buffalo Republican opposes Cuomo’s college plan for prisoners – Politics on the Hudson.

A higher goal for prisons – The Observation Deck.

Capitol Confidential » Q Poll: New Yorkers are totally OK with weed.

NY State suspends driver’s license of 7,850 tax deadbeats | New York Post.

Cuomo wants to bring back college courses for convicts in prison – NY Daily News.

Watertown Daily Times | SUNY Canton, Potsdam react to indictment of shared vice president.

The Adirondack Humane Society is Peru’s new Dog Shelter provider. The Peru Town Board voted unanimously to enter into a contract with the Adirondack Humane Society at its February 10, 2014 meeting.  The Elmore SPCA previously these services for many years, but the Town proposed significant contract changes and the two parties could not reach […]

Murder-suicide probe in Plattsburgh » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Trooper revives Columbia County woman – Times Union.

State silent on reports of disabled abuse – Times Union.

Donah not guilty of rape » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

New York state inspectors recoup $851 million in Medicaid funds – NY Daily News.

Cuomo admin promises ‘every precaution’ on oil train safety | Capital New York.

Donah’s ex-girlfriend testifies about abuse » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

State to increase scrutiny of oil trains | Capital New York.

DiNapoli: DOT Efforts to Police Trucking Companies Falling Short, 01/22/14.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Congressman will Continue Fight Against Further CBP Staff Reductions at the Border  PLATTSBURGH, NY—Representative Bill Owens announced today that he has won a concession from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that will keep an additional helicopter and pilot at the Plattsburgh Air Branch. Owens has been fighting […]

How the North Country fares in the NYS budget « The In Box.