Governor Cuomo was in Buffalo this morning promoting plans to raise the minimum wage in the state: (Cuomo 3-3-15) Cuomo’s plan is to raise the minimum wage to $10.50 an hour for the majority of the state & $11.50 an … Continue reading
Governor Cuomo outlined significant reforms to New York State’s ethics laws and rules, which are included in the 30 day Amendments to the 2015-16 Executive Budget. The amendments include a proposal where Public officials will be required to disclose all … Continue reading
The 3rd murder trial of Cal Harris continued today in Schoharie County Court. Former Harris Family Nanny Barbara Thayer took the stand again this morning after a 5-day layoff. Harris is accused of killing his estranged wife Michelle in September … Continue reading
New Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie will push for the passage of the “DREAM” Act, which would make state-level college tuition aid available to those in the country illegally. Heastie also called for expanding the Tuition Assistance Program. Heastie’s Heastie’s plan … Continue reading
The battle lines have been drawn this year between Governor Cuomo, the Legislature & the New York state teacher’s union, over edcuation reforms. Governor Cuomo said last month that the teachers evaluation enacted last year, was a joke; (Cuomo 2-16-15) … Continue reading
The City of Oneonta is experiencing a treated water supply shortage as a result of a break in an 8” high service line on upper West Street. All municipal water customers in the City and Town of Oneonta are asked … Continue reading
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
Assemblyman Carl Heastie of the Bronx is expected to be voted in as the new Assembly Speaker today in Albany. The 47-year-old democrat will succeed Sheldon Silver, who resigned from the position after 21 year, following his recent arrest on … Continue reading