Gov. David A. Paterson returned to his boyhood hometown on Saturday and defiantly proclaimed his candidacy for election, portraying himself as a champion of New Yorkers struggling with discrimination and economic hardship.
“So many people are …

The death of a 16-year-old girl at a sleepover in West Seneca last year has contributed to a change in carbon monoxide detector laws for New York state.
On Feb. 22 any dwelling that has systems …

Thursday night was the annual Unity Banquet as part of Viticulture 2010, an event put on by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation.
A number of awards were given out at the banquet. Here is …

No nuptials at Niagara Falls? Jones Beach off limits on a 90-degree day? The “Grand Canyon of the East” devoid of campers?
New York’s state parks system, the nation’s oldest, is facing another round of funding …

More than 100 upstate taxpayers and business owners traveled to Albany on Monday to express anger and frustration over the current state of New York’s budget, tax structure and government dysfunction.
The Palace Theatre brought together …

Verizon Wireless today announced the completion of more than $100 million in network enhancements throughout Upstate New York for the ninth consecutive year. This investment brings Verizon Wireless’ total network investment in Upstate New York …

Unshackle Upstate today released its 2010 policy agenda that included $12 billion in cost savings for New York’s 2010-11 budget year. These aggressive but vitally needed recommendations will help bring fiscal reform to New York.
 
“New …

Unemployment Rate Matches 26-Year High

ALBANY, NY (01/21/2010)(readMedia)– New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate climbed over the month from 8.6 percent in November to 9.0 percent in December 2009, matching a 26-year high, the State …

(WXXI) - The massive plan to issue drilling permits in New York’s Marcellus Shale is about the size of a phone book. It’s the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) attempt to lay the ground rules …

If you’ve been considering replacing your old appliances, this February may be the ideal time. During Presidents week 2010 New York State will issue over 170,000 rebates for the purchase of energy efficient appliances. Total rebates …