Author: MyHometownToday

Former New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi was sentenced Friday morning to one to four years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme involving New York State’s $125 billion pension fund. Hevesi told the judge after sentencing: “"I will live with this shame... Read More.

Elliott Sadler has won the pole for Saturday’s Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. Sadler turned a lap of 179.558 mph to lead Friday afternoon qualifying. Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray, and Trevor Bayne followed Sadler. The weather at Talladega is patchy with severe weather possible... Read More.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected throughout Friday in Talladega, Alabama. Nascar Nationwide and Sprint Cup practices are likely to be affected. Later this afternoon and evening, severe storms are forecast, including damaging winds, hail, and possibly including a tornado. As campers are particularly vulnerable, Talladega has suggested to... Read More.

A new Brennan Center survey released Wednesday, called A Report Card on Civic Literacy, has found that New Yorkers are seriously lacking in their knowledge of government, politics and the U.S. Constitution. Based on a poll of over one thousand New Yorkers, the report... Read More.

The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has announced that the federal government recently released additional Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding, pushing New York's total for the 2010-11 winter season to more than $505 million. This additional funding ensures that New York's Home... Read More.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has asked taxpayers to notify his office of any unsolicited email messages disguised as official communications from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or tax preparation companies, designed to steal personal and financial information from unsuspecting consumers. Most “phishing” email... Read More.