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Former State Employees Arrested For Fraud

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:11:49 -0400

Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the arrests of two former New York State employees who are charged with fraudulently receiving workers' compensation benefits by lying about their employment status.

Batavia & Genesee County win state grant

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:06:35 -0400

New York State put $13.7 million up for grabs this year for local governments willing to work together and find creative ways to save taxpayers money.

Winning proposals involve two or more units of local government that cook up joint ideas for trimming costs and improving municipal efficiency through shared services, cooperative agreements, mergers, consolidation and even dissolution.

County enacts nepotism policy

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:26:44 -0400

ALBION -- The Orleans County Legislature established its first employee nepotism policy at its regular meeting Wednesday.

The policy was adapted from a policy already in place in Cortland County, said Chief Administrative Officer Chuck Nesbitt. It is designed to protect employees and guard against situations in which nepotism -- favoritism based on a familial or personal relationship -- could occur, said Legislator Lynne Johnson.

Lawsuit hits New York's new gay marriage rule

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:20:54 -0400

ALBANY �" The national Alliance Defense Fund filed a lawsuit Tuesday to halt Gov. David Paterson's order issued last month to require state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages from other states and countries.

Bellavia urged to challenge Slaughter

Sun, 25 May 2008 21:10:13 -0400

Efforts are under way to recruit Silver Star recipient David Bellavia to challenge incumbent Democrat Louise M. Slaughter of Fairport this fall for the House of Representatives, several GOP and Conservative Party sources said.

Undefeated in the Ring, a Boxer Shifts to Politics

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:07:29 -0400

BUFFALO -- Once in contention for the heavyweight crown, Mr. Mesi, known as Baby Joe, is today a contender for a different title: state senator. A Democrat, his pretty-boy swagger, popularity and fame have helped turn what was expected to be a sleepy race in the suburbs of Buffalo into a competitive and important contest in the battle for control of the Senate, analysts say.

David Bellavia runs for Congress

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:11:01 -0400

Retired Army Staff Sergeant David Bellavia announced that he will suspend his participation with the Vets for Freedom's National Heroes Tour in order to focus on his planned run for Congress in New York's 26th District as a conservative Republican.

Congressman Tom Reynolds announces retirement

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:52:27 -0400

Western New York Congressman Tom Reynolds is announcing his retirement today. Reynolds has served the 26th District since 1999 and has been a member of the powerful ways and means committee.

He survived a tough re-election battle last election cycle against businessman Jack Davis. This week Davis announced he is thinking of running for that congressional seat once again.

Humanity in the Midst of War

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:58:09 -0400

Start: Apr 4 2008 - 2:00pm

End: Apr 4 2008 - 5:30pm

Humanity in the Midst of War: Introduction to International Humanitarian Law will be taught by Jeremy Grace on Friday, April 4, at the Milne Library on the SUNY-Geneseo Campus, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, from 2:00PM to 5:30PM. The free course is being jointly sponsored by the SUNY-Geneseo Red Cross Club and the Northern Livingston County Chapter.

Spitzer Scandal Impacts NY Senate Power Struggle

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:27:45 -0400

Political analysts have said the Eliot Spitzer scandal doesn't just impact the governor's office -- the fallout will also play a role in who ultimately controls the Senate.

Canisius College professor Kevin Hardwick calls the scandal a 'God-send' for Republicans, whose majority in the New York Senate was slowly slipping away.

Iroquois NWR Youth Turkey Hunt Orientation

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:05:01 -0400

Start: May 3 2008 - 2:00am

End: May 3 2008 - 4:00pm

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama, NY announced today that it is now accepting applications for the Youth Turkey Hunt Program. The first Sunday of the spring turkey hunting season, May 4, is set aside as a youth turkey hunting day on the Refuge. Any licensed junior hunter between the ages of 12 - 17 years may apply.

Committee Endorses Powers

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:19:38 -0500

Powers gains Wyoming County Endorsement
February 10th, 2008

Campaign now holds majority of county endorsements in district

Wyoming County Democrats have answered the call for a change in leadership in New York's 26th Congressional District. Last night, by an overwhelming majority, the Wyoming Democratic Committee endorsed Jon Powers' campaign for Congress. Powers is running against embattled representative Tom Reynolds.

Impact of Article X siting on NYS Rural Counties

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:20:06 -0500

January 31, 2008

Dear Local Government Official:

As you may know, two bills have been introduced in the state Legislature that would re-authorize Article X of the Public Service Law which is designed to streamline the siting review and approval process for major electric generating facilities. (A brief summary of the proposed provisions is shown on Page 2). Wind farm projects that meet certain thresholds established for power plants are included in these proposals, with the process governed by a statewide siting board.

November elections

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:19:46 -0500

Town of Warsaw Democratic Committee announces after endorsing Douglas Ingles as their candidate for Warsaw Town Council, November 2007 elections were held and Doug was sucessful in obtaining a seat on the Town Council!

Absent Conesus Board Member Gets Salary

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:00:43 -0500

Conesus, NY -- A Conesus Town Board member, whose salary was withheld after he stopped going to meetings, said he has received notice of payment.

Michael Witkousky requested his annual $2,000 salary last month; he had not shown up for board meetings for more than a year.