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Percoco sentenced to six years for corruption 

Source: Percoco sentenced to six years for corruption – Times Union

DEC Announces Bowhunting Seasons for Deer and Bear Youth Big Game Hunt on Columbus Day Weekend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that bowhunting seasons for deer and bear will begin in the Northern Zone on Sept. 27 and in the Southern Zone on Oct. 1. “New York […]

Cape Vincent Correctional Facility inmate charged with murdering fellow inmate

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Cape Vincent Correctional Facility inmate charged with murdering fellow inmate

JCOPE never probed Cuomo — is that legal? – Times Union

Source: JCOPE never probed Cuomo — is that legal? – Times Union

DEC Advises Hikers: State Will Permanently Prohibit Parking Along State Route 73 Near Roaring Brook Falls Trailhead

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the State is prohibiting parking on the shoulders of both lanes of State Route 73 near the Roaring Brook Falls Trailhead starting Friday, Sept. 21. The parking prohibition supports DEC’s multi-year, comprehensive effort to promote sustainable tourism and address public safety in the […]

$585 MILLION IN LOW-COST FINANCING FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE STATE

From the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo Bond Proceeds Support Facility Upgrades to Help Students Achieve Success Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced approximately $585.2 million in low-cost, tax-exempt bonds has been issued through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York on behalf of 56 school districts. This financing is the largest pooled […]

Watertown Airport receives state funding through Sen. Ritchie for second air carrier

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Airport receives state funding through Sen. Ritchie for second air carrier

Clinton Correctional Facility correction officer pleads guilty to having a relationship with inmate

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Clinton Correctional Facility correction officer pleads guilty to having a relationship with inmate

DEC Announces Canada Goose Season Opens September 1

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Canada goose hunting season opens Saturday, September 1, in most of the state. Commissioner Seggos said, “September goose hunting season provides New York’s hunters with excellent opportunities to pursue an abundant resource. Goose hunters are key partners in DEC’s efforts to […]

New York toughens law requiring school bus drivers to get tested for drugs and alcohol | WXXI News

Source: New York toughens law requiring school bus drivers to get tested for drugs and alcohol | WXXI News

Watertown Daily Times | Gouverneur prison superintendent suspended

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Gouverneur prison superintendent suspended

Prosecutors launch statewide priest probe | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Prosecutors launch statewide priest probe | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Questions Raised Over Adirondack Conservation Easements – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Questions Raised Over Adirondack Conservation Easements – – The Adirondack Almanack

Cuomo-Nixon primary sparks new debate over school funding formula

Source: Cuomo-Nixon primary sparks new debate over school funding formula

Saranac Lake gets $10 million for downtown | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Saranac Lake gets $10 million for downtown | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Watertown Daily Times | Cost high for universal health care to all New Yorkers

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Cost high for universal health care to all New Yorkers

Watertown Daily Times | Spectrum not backing down in wake of state expulsion order

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Spectrum not backing down in wake of state expulsion order

Republican Marc Molinaro runs as underdog against Cuomo for governor

Source: Republican Marc Molinaro runs as underdog against Cuomo for governor

Pension fund underperforming for DiNapoli, says GOP opponent – Capitol Confidential

Source: Pension fund underperforming for DiNapoli, says GOP opponent – Capitol Confidential

Consumers cheer move to boot Charter while suitors await – Times Union

Source: Consumers cheer move to boot Charter while suitors await – Times Union

State gives Charter marching orders – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: State gives Charter marching orders – Sun Community News & Printing

New York to kick Spectrum cable out of state for ‘failures to serve New Yorkers’ | abc7ny.com

Source: New York to kick Spectrum cable out of state for ‘failures to serve New Yorkers’ | abc7ny.com

Sheldon Silver gets 7 years in prison in $4 million political fraud scheme – NY Daily News

Source: Sheldon Silver gets 7 years in prison in $4 million political fraud scheme – NY Daily News

State IG: Ex-ORDA official used state-issued credit card for years for bar tabs – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: State IG: Ex-ORDA official used state-issued credit card for years for bar tabs – Sun Community News & Printing

SUNY fires Wiley, who shaped North Country debate on race | NCPR News

Source: SUNY fires Wiley, who shaped North Country debate on race | NCPR News