New York State

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New Yorkers’ Income Falling Fast

Economic times are tough all over, and the Big Apple is no exception.

2010/10/07

80 Poll Sites Opened Late On NYC Primary Day

Voters reported multiple problems during the Sept. 14 primary, when New York state rolled out new automated voting machines for the first time.

2010/10/04

Poll: Dem Majority In NY Senate In Jeopardy

The poll questioned more than 400 voters in each district. The margin of error was between 4.8 points and 4.9 points, plus or minus. Democrats have a 32-30 majority.

2010/09/29

Cuomo Heads To Paladino Turf In NY Campaign Swing

Cuomo said he’ll release job creation plans Tuesday during a stop at Synacor Inc., a web portal provider.

2010/09/28

Gov. Paterson Calls Legislature Back To Cap Taxes

Paterson proposed to cap the annual growth of local school and government taxes, which were among the highest in the nation.

2010/09/21

Gov. Paterson Backs Property Tax Cap

Paterson supported a bill to cap yearly hikes at 4-percent or 120-percent of inflation, whichever is lower.

2010/09/20

Businessman and gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino (credit: CBS 2)

Paladino: Convert Prisons To Welfare Dorms

Republican candidate for governor Carl Paladino has a plan for welfare reform: He wants to turn prisons into dormitories for welfare recipients so they can get state-sponsored jobs, employment training and lessons in “personal hygiene.”

2010/08/21

Paladino Says He’s Locked Up 2nd Line For Gov

Republican candidate for governor Carl Paladino says he’s locked up a second ballot line for the November elections by filing nearly 30,000 signatures on a petition.

2010/08/11

Paladino Says He's Locked Up 2nd Line For Gov

Republican candidate for governor Carl Paladino says he’s locked up a second ballot line for the November elections by filing nearly 30,000 signatures on a petition.

2010/08/11

L.I. Declares Public Health Threat On West Nile Fears

A public health threat has been declared in Nassau County after record numbers of mosquito sites are testing positive for the West Nile Virus on Long Island.

CBS 2HD–2010/08/06

Experts: Sales Tax May Drive Business From N.Y.

After four months of delays, New York state lawmakers approved a $136 billion spending plan which hits shoppers in their wallets, and neither shoppers nor tax experts were happy.

CBS 2HD–2010/08/04

Finally: 4 Months Later NYS Budget Passed

New York State finally has a budget. At four months overdue, it’s one of the latest budgets ever. The state Senate voted Tuesday night to approve the $136 billion spending plan.

1010 WINS–2010/08/04

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