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CAPITOL
Assemblyman in harassment scandal changes mind, quits immediately
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The New York assemblyman accused of sexually harassing and intimidating young women staffers for years notified the Assembly Saturday that he will resign before he’s expelled from the Legislature.
CAPITAL REGION
$3M in fixes on tap for Spa park
Friday, May 17, 2013
Almost $3 million in infrastructure improvements are planned for Saratoga Spa State Park as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $90 million investment in the state’s parks.
LAKE GEORGE
Volunteers sought for Wiawaka archaeological dig
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Megan Springate, a doctoral student at the University of Maryland, is seeking volunteers to help with an archaeological dig she is conducting this summer at Wiawaka Holiday House on Lake George.
ALBANY
NYRA seeking $1.2M refund from breeders
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The New York Racing Association says it gave too much money to the state’s Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund and wants almost $1.2 million back.
ALBANY
Traffic patterns to change to accommodate work at Empire State Plaza
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
New traffic patterns will go into place June 8 when work is scheduled for the western tunnel roadways under the Swan Street Building.
LAKE GEORGE
Only way to grow in Lake George may be up
Sunday, May 12, 2013
The quest for a stronger year-round economy is behind discussions about whether the village should allow construction of high-rise hotels and toss its hat into the ring for consideration as a spot for a state-approved casino.
CAPITOL
Governor lays out vision for first three casinos
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Three casinos would be built in three specific upstate regions — the Capital Region, Catskills and Southern Tier — under the terms of a scenario laid out Thursday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
CAPITOL
Tourism to get big boost from state
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans Wednesday to triple the state’s investment in tourism.
QUEENSBURY
Great Escape lawsuit settled
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Possibly hundreds of people will be eligible to collect a small part of a $1.3 million class-action settlement reached between a pair of area law firms and Six Flags.
CAPITOL
Senate GOP draws up casino proposal
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Queens County would get one of seven casinos under a plan advanced by Senate Republicans.
ALBANY
Group cites 100,000 campaign finance violations in state
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Gassing up twice a week in New Jersey? Hiring Turdo the magician? Buying smoked meats for Christmas presents?
NEW YORK
Feds: Lawmaker lied, embezzled
Monday, May 6, 2013
A prominent New York state senator pleaded not guilty on Monday to embezzlement and other charges alleging he brazenly tried to sabotage a federal fraud investigation of his law practice by seeking inside information from an employee of the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.
CAPITOL
Mailing slams Farley bill pushing check-cash loans
Monday, May 6, 2013
Advocates for publicly financed elections are taking aim at New York’s longest-tenured state senator, claiming a bill he sponsored but never moved out of committee is evidence of the “pay to play culture in Albany.”
NEW YORK STATE
Tobacco sellers target poorer regions
Sunday, May 5, 2013
There are more tobacco retailers in neighborhoods with a higher proportion of low-income and minority residents, according to a new study from the state Department of Health.
CAPITOL
Showtime for casino proposals
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Senate Republicans are taking the debate on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan for three upstate casinos out of private meetings and into the public’s eye.
