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Law Protects New Yorkers and the Environment by Ensuring Proper Handling of Hazardous Mercury  A new law signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will require manufacturers to collect and recycle mercury-containing thermostats at no cost to consumers, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The law implements a statewide thermostat product […]

Empire State Development’s Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $12.4 million in funding for projects that will create more than 80 new jobs and retain 625 existing jobs throughout the Empire State. They include: Swarovski Lighting, Ltd. (North Country Region – Clinton County) – $450,000; Slic Network Solutions, Inc. – $976,426; and Trudeau […]

Hudson River Rafting Owner Fined $25,000 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Trooper dies after Thruway crash – Times Union.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced that beginning Thursday, December 26, the public will not be able to purchase hunting, fishing or trapping licenses, or secure a recreational marine fishing registration or report their harvested game. The temporary blackout period is due to a transition that DEC will […]

Are you one of the 12 missing lotto winners? | New York Post.

Breaking: Adirondack Hudson River Gorge Wilderness Approved « The In Box.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner (DEC) Joe Martens today announced the proposal of new regulations that would prohibit hunting or trapping of free-ranging Eurasian boars in New York. The proposal is designed to ensure maximum effectiveness of DEC’s statewide eradication efforts.  Public comments on the proposed regulations will be accepted until January 25, […]

Plattsburgh-Watertown beats NYC 30-1 in Cuomo contest | Capital New York.

Region chosen as Innovation Hot Spot winner » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Region receives $81.3 million in funding awards » Local News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan Almost 20% of Peru’s property owners may be paying an additional $566 in school taxes in 2014. As of this morning 295 people had not reapplied for the Basic Star Tax Exemption. In an attempt to curb fraud and abuse, New York State has required that all eligible property owners, including […]

LeBrun: APA’s timeless gift for all of us – Times Union.

$15,000 sponsorships and face time with public officials – Times Union.

Panel Appointed by Cuomo Says Corruption Is Commonplace in Albany – NYTimes.com.

Capitol Confidential » Cuomo pours cold water on taxpayer-funded elections.

Capitol Confidential » Moreland Panel releases first set of recommendations.

State audit scolds Essex County » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Food pantries restock shelves with $4.5M from state – Times Union.

Casino site no longer a safe bet – Times Union.

State to bankroll Whiteface Highway repair » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

From the Office fo State Senator Betty Little In advance of the 2014 Legislative Session set to begin in January, State Senator Betty Little and her Republican colleagues today announced a report outlining numerous proposals to simplify New York’s tax code and reduce taxes. The report was developed based on testimony collected through a series of statewide hearings this […]

Capitol Confidential » Thruway construction finished between exits 23 and 24.

State health site enrolls 50,000 – Times Union.

Saratoga County cancels casino endorsement vote – Times Union.