New York News
Home, Sweet Green Affordable Home!
Mayor Brian Stratton says the electric city is not just THINKING green, it is ACHIEVING GREEN: this week Stratton took the wraps off the "Universal Design, Green Affordable Housing Proto-type Project."
Rocks Fly at Unwelcome Guests in Oniontown
A YouTube fad has led to violence in one Dutchess County community.
NY Sweatshops UPDATE
Reaction to a report issued this week by Massachusetts-based SweatFree Communities that alleged New York State holds contracts with companies linked to sweatshop labor.
County Governments Look at Flex To Save Commuting Costs
Two NY counties are looking at flex time as a way to save workers gas money.
Troubled Future for Airlines and Airports
Industry experts say US airlines are going to take the hardest hit as fuel prices climb.
Homelessness is increasing in Vermont
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency has released the latest in a series of issues papers. The latest report focuses on homelessness in Vermont and indicates that families falling into homelessness is a growing problem for Vermont.
Fuel price crisis taking its toll on Stewart Airport
The continuing fuel price crisis has again taken its toll on Stewart Airport at Newburgh, NY.
NY considers help to victims of child prostitution
A new bill Governor Paterson is reviewing
would help child prostitutes avoid harsh prosecution. They would be treated as victims and get services to help escape exploitation in the sex trade.
Utility union: Tentative deal with Con Ed in NYC
A spokesman for a union representing nearly
9,000 utility workers says they have reached a tentative agreement with Consolidated Edison at a meeting in Manhattan.
Transportation Officials Announce Successful Program to Replant Sensitive Road Areas
Adirondack lake area vegetation restored in road salt mitigation program.
Albany County Comptroller Seeks Government Intervention In Gas Crunch
Albany County Comptroller Mike Conners says the gasoline buying public is in a chokehold - being slowly strangled by the oil companies.
Holiday Travel Expected to be Down
The first major holiday of the summer is nearly here and many businesses are bracing to see how high gas prices impact them.
NY State Contracts Tied To Sweatshops
A new national report says New York State has contracts with apparel companies tied to sweatshop labor.
Strike Looms at Arms Acres and Conifer Park
Negotiations at two major New York substance abuse treatment centers seem to be heading toward a strike.
Paterson promised to revamp WTC Construction projects
Saying he finds the situation unacceptable , Governor David Paterson promised to revamp the long delayed construction projects at the former World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan.
The war over Catskill skiing has gotten more heated
The war over Catskill skiing got more heated over the past week with one legislator urging a boycott for as long as it takes.
One Columbia County orchard found a new way to market its crop
One Columbia County orchard has found a new way to market its crop.
NY is dedicating $137 million to improving affordable housing
New York Governor David Paterson says the state is dedicating $137 million to improving and expanding affordable housing statewide.
Pataki bounced as a state delegate
A spokesman for former New York Governor George Pataki says the Republican was bounced as a state delegate supporting John McCain at the GOP's national convention.
State to invest in ``Brain Gain'' initiatives to keep young workers
State Labor Commissioner Patricia Smith
is holding a news conference in Binghamton this afternoon to announce a $26 million investment aimed at stopping the ``brain
drain'' of young workers leaving the state.
