Citizens, interest groups describe pain that proposed state budget cuts will cause
October 23rd, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 22353, 5579, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News, Top News
David Lassman / The Post-StandardRosemary Rivera, of Rochester, was part of a group representing the Healthcare Education Project protesting budget cuts outside the Onondaga County Courthouse, where a state budget hearing was starting. Citizens testifying Friday before a state Assembly...
Gov. David Paterson outlines “painful” budget cuts that will hit schools, hospitals, municipalities
October 15th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 22353, 5579, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News, Top News
Paterson warns of "pain that is indescribable. ... But it is the only way to keep this state afloat."
Paterson vetoes spending bills, including one with millions for Syracuse
August 27th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in 5579, Breaking News, City News, Government, Politics, Schools, State News, Top News
Governor is in town today for the opening day of the New York State Fair.
States want $1 trillion from federal government
Governors from a number of states, including New York, are asking the federal government for $1 trillion in emergency aid. Money would be divided among states, most likely based on population figures, and be paid out over two years in...Highlights of Gov. Paterson’s proposed state budget
The Associated PressNew York Gov. David Paterson presents his 2009-2010 state budget Tuesday at the Empire State Convention Center in Albany. Albany, NY -- The global financial crisis has hit Wall Street and New York especially hard, resulting in revenue...Paterson’s budget includes deep cuts, new taxes
December 16th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in 5579, Breaking News, Government, Politics, State News, Top News
The Associated Press The budget: Read a copy of Paterson's letter to New Yorkers. Look at the executive budget slideshow presentation. Check out more information about Paterson's budget. Budget includes new fees for anglers, the Outdoors blog reports. Gov. David...
Gov. Paterson proposes Empire Zone reforms to save $270 million, ending program in 2011
December 15th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in 5579, Breaking News, Business News, Empire Zones, Government, Politics, Special Reports, State News, Top News, top business
Syracuse - Gov. David Paterson will propose Tuesday kicking businesses out of the much-criticized Empire Zone program unless they prove they have created jobs or made investments worth 20 times the tax breaks they've received. Top links Latest stories about...
Gas stations reap reward from seizure of Indian cigarettes
December 15th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in 5579, Breaking News, Politics, Regional News, Top News
SENECA FALLS, NY -- The downfall of a Cayuga Indian Nation cigarette shop has led to windfall sales at other Seneca Falls gas stations. Gov. David Paterson signed a bill today enforcing taxes on cigarettes sold at Indian-owned stores. That's...