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The New York State Republican Party has nominated Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro to run on the republican ticket for Governor this November. Former governor George Pataki introduced Molinaro. In his acceptance speech, Molinaro emphasized the importance of fighting corruption in Albany. Current New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a... Read More.

In a joint session, the New York State Assembly and Senate have chosen Barbara Underwood as the state’s Attorney General through the end of the year. Underwood has served as the state’s Solicitor General since 2011 and was named acting Attorney General in the wake of Eric Schneiderman’s... Read More.

State Senator Fred Akshar has removed himself from consideration for the lieutenant governor position with candidate Marcus Molinaro. Akshar said he was humbled to be considered, however he thought he would be make a better contribution by continuing his work as a state senator.

Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has been found guilty on all counts in his corruption retrial. Silver was alleged to have taken $4 million in payoffs disguised as legal fees. Silver's lawyer argued that there was no crime, and the fees were "common, standard and accepted."... Read More.

The New York state Fair will be offering 200 Lifetime passes for sale on their online store. The passes go on sale Monday at 6AM. The passes will be $200 each. The purchaser will receive a medallion with their name on it. The medallion and valid... Read More.

Governor Cuomo has signed legislation that will require those convicted of domestic abuse charges, to surrender all firearms. Previously, New York law prohibited the possession of firearms for individuals convicted of a felony or a limited number of misdemeanor offenses. This bill expanded the list of misdemeanor crimes that... Read More.

Relief is coming to those who travel rough roads across New York State.  More than $100 million in state funding has been allocated to repave and repair roadways statewide.  84 projects will be completed totaling 1,000 miles of pavement across the state, including at least one project... Read More.

59-year-old Timothy Oravec of Poughkeepsie was arrested Tuesday on charges that he defrauded the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and some of its employees by falsely claiming to have cancer, and obtaining and using leave time donated to him by his colleagues. Oravec worked... Read More.

The New York State Department of Health has issued a statewide health advisory warning of an outbreak of severe bleeding due to the consumption of synthetic marijuana believed to be contaminated with rat poison. To date, no cases have been reported in New York State.... Read More.

The man who was shot on Susquehanna Street Easter Sunday, remains in critical condition at a hospital in Syracuse. Grady Hunter was allegedly shot as he sat in his vehicle by 25-year-old Travon Sanders. Police say that the shooting was targeted at Hunter and not a... Read More.