Area lawmakers weigh in on upcoming Syria vote
As Congress begins to debate a resolution to authorize United States military action in Syria, members of the New York congressional delegation are» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCuomo to push government consolidation; Onondaga County executive says it's...
In Wednesday's State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is going to propose a plan the would encourage localities to consolidate services with...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLake effect conditions shut down part of North Country
Pounding snow in the North Country and bitterly cold temperatures across the state will around for at least one more night.Government officials in New...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleOwens will not seek reelection to Congress
North Country Rep. Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh) announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in November -- surprising the political establishment...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCuomo says medical marijuana bill isn't dead yet
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today that there's still a chance the state legislature could pass a medical marijuana bill that he would sign. Only five days...» E-Mail This
View ArticleCreating healthy habits for children
Everyone from doctors to educators to first lady Michelle Obama seems to be concerned about the nutrition and physical activity children in this...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTornado with winds at least 110 mph hit Smithfield
The National Weather Service officially declared that it was a tornado that struck the town of Smithfield in Madison County, killing four people,...» E-Mail This
View ArticleNew York organ donations lag far behind national average
A new report recommends that New York simplify its organ donation process, because 18 people die per day in the state awaiting a transplant. Excellus...» E-Mail This
View ArticleJudge rules Teachout eligible to run in Democratic primary against Cuomo
An attempt by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's supporters to get his Democratic primary opponent, Zephyr Teachout, off of next month's ballot has been thwarted...» E-Mail This
View ArticleCuomo's poll numbers still high, despite Moreland Commission controversy
Election Day is less than three months away, and despite a recent scandal that gained national media attention, Gov. Andrew Cuomo still is leading the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDemocrats criticize NY-21 Green Party candidate for remarks about 9/11
The green party candidate for Congress in the North Country's 21st district, Matt Funiciello, is coming under fire for his opinions on the September 11...» E-Mail This
View ArticlePoll finds New Yorkers back new gun laws, but split on fracking
A new poll finds voters overwhelming support for many of the items that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing, including parts of the newly enacted gun control law» E-Mail This
View ArticleAuburn plant announces closure
A manufacturing company in Auburn, N.Y. has announced it will be closing its doors by the end of 2014.» E-Mail This
View ArticleI-STOP law poses opportunities, concerns about implementation
The tragedies caused by prescription drug abuse, addictions, overdoses and ruined lives are not unique to New York state, but Assemblyman Michael Cusick» E-Mail This
View ArticleMusician Jay Nash discusses "Rock for the River" concert
In 2004, a musician with roots in central and northern New York came up with an idea for a fundraiser to help preserve the St. Lawrence River. Every Fourth» E-Mail This
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