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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (credit: Governor's Office)

Cuomo To Focus On Gun Control, Minimum Wage In State Of The State Address

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo next week will deliver his third State of the State address, setting an agenda that was set to include gun control and raising the minimum wage.

2013/01/05

United Flight Skids Off Runway At Albany County Airport, No Injuries Reported

The United flight was leaving the gate in Albany en route to Chicago Saturday when it slid off the paved road. The 65 passengers and crew were uninjured and were evacuated from the plane, put on a bus and sent back to the airport.

2012/12/29

Cuomo To Hold New Year’s Open House At Executive Mansion

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will open his Executive Mansion in Albany to the public on New Year’s Day.

2012/12/22

GOP, Independent Democrats Unite For State Senate Majority

Furious Democrats who won a majority of seats in the New York State Senate have called a deal among Republicans and five Democrats to control the chamber a “coup.”

2012/12/04

Fracking Rig (file / credit: MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images)

State Regulators Ask For Extension On Gas Drilling Rules Over Fracking Concerns

New York State environmental regulators have asked for another three months to finalize new gas drilling rules so that a study of the health impacts of practices such as fracking can be completed, an agency spokeswoman said Tuesday.

2012/11/27

The New York State Capitol in Albany - File / Photo: Daniel Barry/Getty Images

Advocates Rally In Albany For Increase In New York State Minimum Wage

Advocates for the working poor rallied in Albany Monday, urging state government leaders who are poised to raise their salaries in coming weeks to also raise the minimum wage and replenish food banks for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

2012/11/19

New York Senate (credit: Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

Control Of New York State Senate Deemed Too Close To Call

In Albany, the fight for the New York State Senate was too close to call early Wednesday, hours after the polls closed.

2012/11/07

Prescription Drugs (Photo credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Offers 250 Sites Across New York

New Yorkers had a chance to safely get rid of prescription drugs they didn’t want or need at drop-off locations across the state on Saturday.

2012/09/29

Senator Charles E. Schumer at a news conference (Credit: Monica Miller/ WCBS 880)

Sen Schumer Asks VA To Let Vets Keep Dogs Until Research Is Complete

Veterans with physical impairments can get reimbursed for the cost of having a service dog help them, but a new Veterans Administration directive is delaying compensation for veterans with mental and emotional concerns until further research is completed.

2012/09/16

Proposed Animal Abuse Registry Would Seek To Protect Pets From Abusive Owners

An East Harlem man arrested for savagely beating his dog in an elevator, and an Astoria man who threw a Shar Pei out of a window are just two examples of shocking cases of animal abuse in the city.

2012/09/12

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (file/credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Sen. Schumer Calls For Child-Protective Lid And Warning Label On Detergent

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wants more protections for the colorful, tightly-wrapped “pods” of gel laundry and dishwashing detergent that children may think is candy.

2012/09/09

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (credit: Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

Critics Blast Democrats For Remaining Silent Amidst Albany Cover-Up Scandal

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is under fire for approving a secret payout of tax money to settle a sex harassment claim against his ally Assemblyman Vito Lopez and failing to follow protocol by referring the claim to the Ethics Committee.

2012/08/30

Queens Democrat Shirley Huntley Calls Press Conference, Expects To Be Arrested

Huntley said that she expects to be arrested on Monday in the state’s continuing investigation into the use of pork-barrel grants by legislators.

2012/08/25

With Future Visits Uncertain, Giants Wrap Up 16th Camp At UAlbany

One of the Giants’ biggest issues — besides the small beds — is the lack of a capable indoor field for the team to use during rainy weather.

2012/08/15

A homeless man asks for change. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

N.Y. Officials To Provide Almost $16 Million To Help Fight Homelessness Around State

New York officials said that they’re providing almost $16 million to 67 organizations around the state to help fight homelessness and provide housing. Many of the grants are to renew funding for existing programs.

2012/08/12

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