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By contrast, more than 12 percent of 700 school districts — with Watervliet leading the way — were flagged last month by DiNapoli as facing some level of stress. via Villages pass stress test – Times Union.

A New Effort in Albany to Put Lenders in Charge of Abandoned Properties – NYTimes.com.

State silent on reports of disabled abuse – Times Union.

DOT chief throws cold water on rooftop highway | News from North Country Public Radio.

Health Comm Claims that Medical Marijuana Ready in One Year Met with Skepticism | WXXI News.

Will Cuomo retreat from the Common Core? | Capital New York.

Report: Some NY bridge, highway money diverted – Times Union.

Port Henry to revitalize downtown with $131K grant » Local News » Press-Republican.

It’s about representation – The Observation Deck.

Educators discuss struggles of impoverished students » Local News » Press-Republican.

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

Adirondacks land swap could be back in court | Capital New York.

Priorities questioned in full-day pre-K proposal – Times Union.

Mixed buyout deal for Alcoa Massena East workers « The In Box.

UAlbany’s misguided goal – The Observation Deck.

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

NYS primary date is $50M issue – Times Union.

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

Capitol Confidential » King: Annual cost of comprehensive pre-K could be $1.6B.

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

How will Cuomo’s budget change state aid to your district? – Schools.

New York State Bar Association President David M. Schraver of Rochester (Nixon Peabody) wrote to Governor Andrew Cuomo on January 22, 2014 about the critical need to enhance civics education in New York’s schools. Text of the letter is below. A pdf is available at www.nysba.org/civicseducationletter. Dear Governor Cuomo: Recently, many members of the Legislature wrote […]

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

Breaking down Cuomo’s budget plan – Times Union.

Fred LeBrun: This way out, Cuomo says – Times Union.