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Helping New York Financially

06.19.13 | Abby Lutcher

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have agreed on measures to help New York's financially ailing upstate cities.

A senior administration official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have struck a deal to authorize four upstate casinos and to allow votes on 10 separate women's rights bills including an abortion proposal that appeared to be blocked ...

Update: Manhunt In Ontario County

06.18.13 | Abby Lutcher

Police released new details Monday about the search for two men considered to be armed and dangerous in the Phelps-Geneva area. Police said two suspects who are still at-large are believed to be out of the area.

Graduation Rates Remain Stable

06.18.13 | Abby Lutcher

New York State Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. on Monday released high school graduation rates for the 2008 cohort (students who entered 9th grade in 2008).

Bill Expands Gambling

06.18.13 | Abby Lutcher

A new provision in Governor Andrew Cuomo's casino expansion bill plans to expand gambling, even if voters say no to building more casinos.

Hydrofracking Rally

06.17.13 | Abby Lutcher

Opponents of the natural gas drilling method known as fracking are heading to Albany for a rally outside the state Capitol.

Manhunt in Ontario County

06.17.13 | Abby Lutcher

Police are searching for two men considered to be armed and dangerous in the Phelps-Geneva area.

Casino Deal

06.14.13 | Abby Lutcher

A state official says Gov. Andrew Cuomo is headed to western New York to announce an agreement with the Seneca Indian Nation in a long-running standoff over casino gambling.