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Pool Owners Sought For Invasive Species Citizen Science – The Adirondack Almanack –

Attendance stumbles out of starting gate – Times Union.

State Regulator Steps Up Checks on Public Pension Funds – WSJ.com.

“I was very surprised and disappointed to learn today of plans to close the Chateaugay Correctional Facility,” said Senator Betty Little. “My concern is for the correctional officers who would be affected and their families.  Without a doubt, the closing of a facility is a financial blow to them and the community. “I’m working on gaining more details […]

State to close Chateaugay Correctional » Local News » Press-Republican.

Advocates want probe of pro-fracking campaign donations | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com.

Schumer seeks rail car rule change – Times Union.

New ad promotes Adirondacks – Times Union.

Regents to test format – Times Union.

Sheltered workshops are in midst of a storm – Times Union.

Governor shines spotlight on Adirondack Park.

Sales tax hike approved in St. Lawrence, Essex, Clinton, Franklin counties « The In Box.

From the office of State Senator Betty Little The New York State Senate passed an historic package of bills today that would ensure equal pay for women, strengthen laws against human trafficking, provide greater support and protection for victims of domestic violence, stop sexual harassment, and end discrimination of women in the workplace related to […]

Lawmakers Approve Use of Lever Voting Machines for Fall’s Mayoral Voting – NYTimes.com.

Big Adirondack issues – hogs, landswaps – clear legislature « The In Box.

From the Office of state Senator Betty Little The New York State Senate will act today on the “Public Assistance Integrity Act,” sponsored by Senator Tom Libous (R-C-I, Binghamton) and cosponsored by Senator Betty Little (R-C-I, Queensbury)  that would help cut down on the flagrant abuse of EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards by prohibiting welfare […]

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) for Round III of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) initiative is now available to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public. The CFA serves as the single entry point for applicants to access the up to $760 million in economic […]

Adirondack lands, waterfall open up – Times Union.

IBM slashes 700 jobs in Dutchess County, site of its chip fab – The Buzz: Business news.

Rick Perry goes job-hunting in New York – Editorial.

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little A proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow for a land exchange between New York State and NYCO Minerals, Inc. located in Essex County won second passage today in the Senate according to its sponsor, Senator Betty Little. The exchange would enable NYCO to continue its wollastonite mining […]

The Buffalo News: Albany remains a cesspool of corruption. Every year, it seems, elected officials, including members of the Assembly and Senate, are unmasked as thieves, cheats or manipulators gaming the system for their own benefit. They extend from the rank and file to the leaders of each chamber to independently elected officeholders such as former […]

Cuomo bill eyes public-financed elections – Times Union.

CUNY and SUNY bigs get chauffeurs as tuition soars – NYPOST.com.

Capitol Confidential » Here’s the Tax-Free NY bill.