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CAPITOL
Compromise casino bill addresses many concerns
Thursday, June 20, 2013
A compromise between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders produced a comprehensive casino siting bill late Tuesday that outlines the placement of four upstate casinos if a constitutional amendment allowing seven non-Indian, live-table casinos is passed by the state Legislature at the end of the week and approved by a statewide referendum in November.
CAPITAL REGION
Bill to cap farmland taxes in Cuomo’s hands
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Farmers could see some stabilization of the taxes they pay on farmland if a bill approved by the state Legislature is signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
CAPITOL
Gaming board finally filling up
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
The board created by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to oversee all of the state’s gambling interests finally has enough members to meet.
CAPITOL
Lawmakers approve plans for Adirondack land swap
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
The state Senate and Assembly have approved two proposed Adirondack land swaps to be put before state voters this fall.
CAPITOL
State Legislature moves to lift tax liens on Schenectady nonprofits
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
A bill that would get rid of tax liens on Schenectady nonprofits is heading to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his approval.
CAPITOL
Official: Legislative deals made on casinos, women’s rights
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders struck deals Tuesday night to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow separate votes on a women’s rights package including an abortion proposal that appeared to have been blocked in the Senate, according to a senior administration official.
ALBANY
Comptroller’s report critical of Colonie, Saratoga County
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Two dozen municipalities were designated as fiscally stressed by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s Fiscal Monitoring System, which is designed to give early warnings of potential financial problems by assessing 23 financial and environmental indicators to rate a municipality’s fiscal condition.
ALBANY
NYRA expected to rebid for firm to improve online betting
Saturday, June 15, 2013
A firm tentatively hired last week by the New York Racing Association will likely have to bid again for its contract because of a list of complaints state regulators had with the procurement process.
CAPITOL
Seneca deal narrows casino sites
Friday, June 14, 2013
The Seneca Indian Nation and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a revenue-sharing deal Thursday that creates an exclusive zone in western New York for the tribe’s casinos, limiting the possible placement of three upstate non-Indian casinos under the governor’s proposed siting legislation to the Capital Region, the Southern Tier and the Catskills.
FORT ANN
With help from friends, alumni, girls again camp at Little Notch
Thursday, June 13, 2013
For 70 years, Camp Little Notch was owned and run by the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York. But in 2009, the organization put the camp up for sale because it had a more modern camp just 15 miles away, and did not need both.
SCHENECTADY
New solution possible for Schenectady churches facing liens
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
A new solution to an old problem could prevent foreclosures on at least 10 small churches and temples in the city of Schenectady.
TROY
Troy woman, 85, earns award for service
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
An 85-year-old Troy woman has been named the state winner of Home Instead’s Salute to Senior Service award.
ALBANY
NYRA races to air live on OTB cable TV channel
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Capital Region racing fans won’t have to go to the Saratoga Race Course to watch live thoroughbred racing this summer.
CAPITOL
Legislature approves mandatory heart screening for newborns
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Newborns would be required to be tested for congenital heart defects under a new, quick screening process that New York lawmakers agreed to today.
CAPITOL
Proposals for public financing of campaigns bogs down in state Senate
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
New York’s effort to lead the nation against big money interests in politics and cap Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s progressive agenda is now mired in the fractious Senate with just two weeks left in the legislative session.
