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Are you one of the 12 missing lotto winners?

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

Breaking: Adirondack Hudson River Gorge Wilderness Approved

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

EURASIAN BOARS NO LONGER “FAIR GAME” IN NEW YORK; Proposed Regulations Would Prohibit Hunting or Trapping of Wild Boars in New York

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 Region Beats NYC 30-1 in Cuomo Contest

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

Region Chosen as Innovation Hot Spot Winner; Peru’s Walking Trail to receive $228,000

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

Region receives $81.3 million in funding awards

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

Almost 300 Peru Basic Star School Tax Exemptions at Risk

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

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

$15,000 sponsorships and face time with public officials

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

Panel Appointed by Cuomo Says Corruption Is Commonplace in Albany

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

Cuomo pours cold water on taxpayer-funded elections

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

Moreland Panel releases first set of recommendations

Capitol Confidential » Moreland Panel releases first set of recommendations.

State audit scolds Essex County

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

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

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

Saratoga Casino site no longer a safe bet – Times Union

Casino site no longer a safe bet – Times Union.

State to bankroll Whiteface Highway repair

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

LITTLE, SENATE GOP COLLEAGUES, PROPOSE TAX CUTS FOR 2014

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 […]

Thruway construction finished between exits 23 and 24

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

State health site enrolls 50,000

State health site enrolls 50,000 – Times Union.

Saratoga County cancels casino endorsement vote; Supervisor cites loss of proposition in county, city in need for talks

Saratoga County cancels casino endorsement vote – Times Union.

Peru Voters Supported NYCO in Willsboro and Rejected Extension of Judges Retirement Age

Peru voters agreed with their fellow New Yorkers on Tuesday, November 5th voting “YES” on five of the six propositions to amend the State Constitution. As might be expected local voters overwhelming favored the land exchange proposed by NYCO in Willsboro. Prop. 1 Most forms of gambling are illegal in New York — except the […]

NY DMV lets you renew license online

DMV lets you renew license online | Star-Gazette | stargazette.com.

Many haven’t re-registered for STAR yet

Many haven’t re-registered for STAR yet » Local News » Press-Republican.

DiNapoli: State Fiscal Picture Stable

Tax Collections and Spending Below Projections through Mid-Year State spending was nearly $860 million lower than expected through the first half of the fiscal year while tax collections were just shy of projections, according to the Mid-Year Update and September cash report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Still, threats of another federal government shutdown […]

NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST; Entries Must be Received by December 17, 2013

         New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens invites fifth graders to showcase their artistic talents and help to increase public awareness about trees in New York by participating in the annual national Arbor Day Poster Contest. “Trees play a vital role in the lives of New Yorkers and are […]