Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans to boost Upstate winter tourism, including a free snowmobiling weekend on March 7 and 8 for all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers.

Registration fees will be waived for properly registered and insured out-of-state snowmobiling enthusiasts on the state’s 10,400 miles of trails. The Governor also announced that the 2015 Winter Challenge would be held the same weekend, on March 8.
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State Senator Jim Seward has introduced legislation to prohibit sex offenders from residing near their victims or near any school. Seward’s legislation would prohibit Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders from residing within 1,500 feet of their victim; entering or residing within 1,500 feet of school grounds; and from attending or participating in school events or activities. Violators would face up to 1 to 4 years in prison.
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State lawmakers are looking at the changing the rules for tenure for teachers, as part of education reforms this session. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:

(Crouch 2-20-15)

Crouch said that he knows of 1 area district that has spent about $300,000 trying to dismiss 1 tenured teacher accused of inappropriate behavior, money that could have helped retain teachers & staff, or purchase equipment for student use.
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The Broadway Theater league has tickets available for the remaining shows in the 2014-2015 season. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 2-20-15)

“Flashdance The Musical” will have 2 performances on Sunday March 1st at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM.
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