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NY Parks Cracks Down On Free Passes
Two third of NY resident who currently have passes to get into state parks for free are about to be cut off.
Federal EPA Plans to Review Vermont's Lake Champlain Cleanup Plan
Douglas Administration criticizes EPA decision to reassess lake pollution plan.
NY Grad Rates Up Overall, But Taking Longer
NY's latest education figures show a growing number of students who graduate, but take longer to do it.
First female military pilots recognized in Washington
Nearly 60 years after women first took to the skies as part of the U.S. military, their service was recognized Wednesday morning in Washington.
Governor backing away from AEG agreement
Governor Paterson says his criminal defense attorney has told him that he can no longer participate in choosing a contractor to run gambling at the Aqueduct Racetrack. The governor's comments come on a day that the Acting head of the State Police has also left.
DiNapoli offers plan to address growing deficit
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says borrowing is not the answer to New York's budget program, but DiNapoli has offered a plan to reform the state budget process.
Lazio talks finances in Hudson Valley
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Lazio laid out his plan for saving New York from the financial crisis it currently faces, as he spent Tuesday in Kingston and Poughkeepsie.
Levy meets with GOP leaders about potential campaign
Conservative Democrat Steve Levy says he's met in Albany with as many as 20 Republican leaders, as he considers a run across party lines for governor.
Hoffman Announces Congressional Candidacy
Doug Hoffman decides to run again for northern New York Congressional seat.
Student/Faculty Higher Education Action Day in Albany
Tuesday at the Capitol: SUNY/CUNY Students & Faculty Urge Legislators to Defend Higher Education
Seal Visits While Seal Meat Meal Planned in Ottawa
While Kingston residents are charmed by an unexpected visitor, the international community is in an uproar over a meal planned for Canadian politicians.
State business marches on despite Paterson scandals
Governor David Paterson did his best to demonstrate that he was back to business as usual, despite twin scandals that continue to overshadow other business at the Capitol.
GE, EPA release final reports on dredging
General Electric is calling for a more "targeted" dredging of the Hudson River, that could result in the clean-up being stopped, if downriver areas are polluted by too many PCB's churned up by the work.
Hoffman plans to run again in 23rd
Conservative Republican Doug Hoffman says he plans to run again for upstate New York's 23rd Congressional District seat.
Natural gas forum held in New Paltz
New York Congressman Maurice Hinchey told an audience at a New Paltz forum Monday night that all safeguards against groundwater contamination must be in place, before any natural gas is extracted from the Marcellus Shale.
Yoga: Should The State Be Certifying Instructors?
NY's yoga teachers are waiting to see if the governor signs a new law that exempts them from licensing with the state.
$10 Million Federal-State Stimulus Grant to AMC
James J. Barba, president and chief executive officer of Albany Medical Center, shared exciting details about $10 million in grant funding made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The funding will result in a significant expansion of Albany Medical Center's biomedical research enterprise.
Save Minnewaska Movement Draws Thousands
An outpouring of love for a Hudson Valley state park is galvanizing action to keep it open.
Budget meeting on Paterson's schedule
Embattled New York Governor David Paterson is getting back to business today, with a full schedule of events.
Gillibrand advocates for Medicare expansion
During a tour of West Point Sunday, Senator Kristen Gillibrand said she'd like to include a measure in the health bill being debated in Washington, which would provide Medicare for those between 55 and 65 years of age.

