Following the launch of 10 regional councils that will lead the economic development efforts in regions across the state (NYC’s is being launched as we speak), Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the members of a statewide body that will oversee their work, resolving any conflicts that may arise. The overarching panel… Read More →
The Indian Point nuclear power facility in Buchanan, Westchester County, faces a “pretty steep hill to climb” in order to have its federal license renewed, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in a television interview that will air this weekend. Appearing on WMHT’s New York Now, Schneiderman said that the… Read More →
For the second time in a week, President Barack Obama will deliver a statement on the ongoing stalemate in Congress over whether to raise the federal debt ceiling by Tuesday, which the Obama administration says is necessary to avoid defaulting on some financial obligations. Obama is scheduled to begin his… Read More →
A debate over a $95 million interest payment to the federal government has picked up steam in recent days, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo saying today that the state’s uncertain fiscal situation prevents it from being able to pick up the tab. It all stems from the state’s unemployment insurance fund,... Read More →
Following a report that some stores and bodegas were still selling the caffeinated version of Four Loko, the controversial high-alcohol beverage was supposed to be off New York shelves, Sen. Jeff Klein is renewing his call to pass a law officially banning the drink and others like it. The makers… Read More →
Responding to concerns that some regions may be left out in the state’s $1 billion competitive economic development process, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated his stance Thursday that only funding the best economic plans will give the state the greatest return. Cuomo was in Schenectady this morning to announce the Capital… Read More →
After unveiling another regional economic council on his latest tour of the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn’t offer much when he was asked about the ongoing debate at the federal level about whether or not to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. “We have our fingers crossed that it will be… Read More →
Add state Thruway Authority executive director Michael Fleischer to the list of executives at the state’s public authorities who are leaving. Fleischer announced his departure today after serving in the post since 2003. He joins MTA boss Jay Walder and state Power Authority president Richard Kessel who announced their resignations… Read More →
Sen. Greg Ball, R-Patterson, Putnam County, put out a news release late yesterday touting the fact that he’s raised more campaign cash than any of the 13 freshman in the Senate. After a bruising election last year, Ball, a former state assemblyman, has been able to restock his campaign coffers,... Read More →
In Vestal, Broome County, Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy just unveiled the Southern Tier’s economic development council, which will compete with 9 other regions for a piece of $1 billion in grants, tax breaks and other funding sources to kick start job creation and solidify the regions’ economic footing. The Southern… Read More →