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Texas Invites New Yorkers to Move there to Avoid Gun Laws

Bryen — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:59:10 +0000

Are you unhappy with the new gun controls passed in New York State? Texas wants you to move there and is advertising that exact thing online. You may start seeing online ads inviting you to move to Texas where they have more relaxed laws. One of the great things about states rights is that each [...]

Governor Threatens Teachers & More in Today's News

GNA — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:50:44 +0000

State – Governor Cuomo is threatening to impose a teacher evaluation system if an agreement between the state Education Department and New York State United Teachers is not reached by today. The state’s new teacher evaluation system is required by a federal $700 million Race to the Top grant. It would establish a rating system, [...]

New York State Receives A Grade of 'C' For Teacher Quality

GNA — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:17:24 +0000

New York State has made some progress. Out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New York ranked 13th, according to a report by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Two years ago, the state received a D-plus, however; for 2011 the state received a letter grade of C. No state received an A, but Florida was [...]

Did You Miss the News Near Albany Today?

GNA — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:30:49 +0000

National - The deadly capsizing of the Costa Concordia could cost a lot, coming at the worse time of year. Of course this time of year is the start of the peak of booking season for cruises.

Governor Announces State 'Open for Business' Grants & More Near Albany

GNA — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:45:27 +0000

State – Governor Cuomo revealed what areas were the recipients of state grants, totalling $62.7 million. The “Open for Business” grants range from $14,000 for a training program for manufacturing to $11.5 million for improvements to the Port of Albany. The money will used to jump start 88 projects ranging from low-income housing improvements and [...]

$500,000 Going to Schoharie & Greene Counties & More News Near Albany

GNA — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:01 +0000

New York – Governor Cuomo sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, Monday, asking for FEMA to cover 90-percent of recovery costs for Greene and Schoharie Counties. Normally, FEMA covers 75-percent. Both counties will receive $500,000 each for recovery funds after Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. Cuomo also said small businesses will [...]

FEMA & New York Farm Bureau to Assess Damage

GNA — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:15:21 +0000

Along with state and local governments, the New York Farm Bureau is helping farmers determine damage to crops and dairy herds. Governor Cuomo stated many fields are underwater while an undetermined number of dairy cows drowned or were swept away in flood waters. Officials are reaching out to farmers to assess the damage for reimbursement [...]

Governor Cuomo Signs NO Texting While Driving Into Law

GNA — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:59:25 +0000

Governor Cuomo signed a new bill Tuesday saying no more texting while driving. The law is called the Distracted Drivers Law. The new bill will allow police officers to stop and ticket drivers they see texting on the road. Originally, officers were only able to pull motorists over and issue a traffic violation for being distracted while [...]

Governor Cuomo's Office Releases More Layoffs

GNA — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:00:28 +0000

The Governor’s office released yesterday more information on the latest layoffs coming to state offices. 321 jobs are at risk this time around. They are distributed across 19 agencies and commissions. However, the Department of Environmental Conservation has the most jobs being placed on the chopping block. The DEC will be hit with a total [...]

Governor Requests Aid from President

GNA — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:22:55 +0000

Governor Cuomo has asked President Obama to declare certain parts of New York State “a major federal disaster.” The formal request went in Wednesday on behalf of 26 counties who were hit hard by heavy rain and flooding last month. If approved, these counties would receive federal aid to help with cleanup efforts. There was $38 million in [...]

Meet The New Boss

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:57:14 +0000

Along with a new year, we have a new governor, and other government officials. We’ve been hearing for a long time that New York State is a mess. Come to think of it, I think that has been said as far back as I can remember. With the new regime taking the helm, let’s hope [...]