Monthly Archives: February 2015

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-11-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 11, 2015

State Senator Jim Seward announced the launch of an on-line petition drive in support of his initiative to cut New York’s gas tax. (Seward 2-11-15) Senator Seward’s petition to “Cut The Gas Tax” can be found on his website, senatorjimseward.com. … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-10-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 11, 2015

The Executive Budget holds down spending and boosts state reserves, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The proposed budget increases potential out-year gaps and gives the Executive new latitude to move and spend money outside … Continue reading →

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-10-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 11, 2015

New York’s Medicaid system overpaid pharmacies by more than $1.1 million over a 5-year period for narcotics and other controlled substance prescriptions that exceeded limits allowed by the law, according to an audit of the Department of Health by State … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-9-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 9, 2015

The state assembly is inching back to normal activity following the recent arrest of Former Speaker Sheldon Silver, and the appointment of Carl Heastie of the Bronx as the new Speaker. Area Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that Silver’s stranglehold on … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-6-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 6, 2015

The murder trial of Cal Harris will continue in Schoharie County Court, after Judge George Bartlett ruled against a defense motion for a mistrial following yesterday’s opening statements by the prosecution. Harris has been convicted twice before for the murder … Continue reading →

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-6-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 6, 2015

State Police issued 1,390 tickets during the Super Bowl Sunday STOP-DWI enforcement period. The campaign began at noon on Sunday until midnight. State Police arrested 31 people for DWI during this 12-hour campaign, they also arrested 408 for speeding, 39 … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-5-15

by wcdonews Posted on February 5, 2015

Opening statements began in Schoharie County Court today, with Tioga County District attorney Kirk Martin telling the jurors that Cal Harris murdered Michelle Harris in 2001, and Harris attorney Bruce Barket seeking an immediate mistrial based on those opening remarks. … Continue reading →

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