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State Senate passes bill to create registry for convicted animal abusersThe NYS Senate has passed legislation requiring registration for those who violate Buster's Law by abusing animals and ban them from owning pets again. 
Cops: Tires on up to 30 NY school buses deflatedYOUNGSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - State police are seeking the public's help in finding the person or persons who deflated the tires on 20 to 30 school buses parked at an upstate New York garage. 
Bill would expand gambling even without voter approvalALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirms he is proposing a back-up plan to expand gambling even if voters turn down his casino gambling referendum this fall. 
Ex-NY senator gets 5 years in prison in tax caseNEW YORK (AP) - A former New York state senator who was accused of looting health clinics to pay for extravagances including pony rides and who pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges has been sentenced to five years in prison.
“Brittany’s Law” Provides More Information About Potentially Dangerous FelonsUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The New York State Senate has approved “Brittany’s Law” to increase the safety and awareness of communities by creating a registry of convicted violent felons. 
5th Second Amendment rally against state's gun control lawALBANY, N, Y. (AP) - Holding signs focused on the Second Amendment, more than 1,000 people filled a park near the State Capitol yesterday calling for repeal of New York's new gun law. 
Senate passes bill to ban possession of synthetic pot and bath saltsALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The state senate passed legislation Tuesday that criminalizes the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana and “bath salts.” 
Man being held for questioning in woman's deathFORESTPORT, N.Y.(WKTV) - State Police in Remsen are investigating a shooting death and holding the man who called 911 for questioning.
Governor details reforms to prevent corruptionGovernor Cuomo detailed a series of reforms to help prevent public corruption, modernize New York's outdated voting laws, and reduce the influence of large donors in political elections. 
NY authorities: Self-help couple commits suicideNEW YORK (AP) - On a radio show they hosted called "The Pursuit of Happiness," John Littig and Lynne Rosen urged listeners to embrace spontaneity. 
Cuomo releases his three-casino planALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed authorizing three Las Vegas-type casinos in upstate New York, a large video slot machine center in western New York, and a five-year moratorium on casinos in New York City.
Cuomo makes big push to strengthen abortion in NYSALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will begin his big move to strengthen abortion rights in New York state by trying to portray any opponents to it as opposing the Roe v. Wade court decision that made abortion legal. 
AG warning about calls for free medical alert gearALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The New York state attorney general's office is warning New Yorkers against scam robocalls targeting seniors and offering free medical alert equipment with back-end fees for monitoring. 
Cuomo : Create tax-free zones around SUNY campusesALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create tax-free entrepreneurial zones tied to State University of New York campuses. 
NYS reports crackdown on repeat drunken driversALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Officials say their crackdown on repeat drunken drivers through new rules imposed last September has resulted in 3,164 people charged. 
Democratic assemblyman calls on Silver to resignALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A published report says a member of the Assembly's Democratic conference is calling on Speaker Sheldon Silver to resign over his role in a sexual harassment scandal. 
Locals honoring fallen heroesILION, N.Y. (WKTV) - Kenneth R Knapp's grandfather was a New York State Trooper and although he never met him, he has made it his mission to honor and promote awareness about fallen state troopers 
Governor announces state to cover local share of Irene/Lee home buyoutsNYS will cover the 25 percent non-federal match requirement of property buyout costs associated with Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. 
Many NYS gas leases expire as moratorium remainsSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Getting out of a lease can be tricky as New York's five-year moratorium on shale gas development remains while leases expire. 
Despite aid boost, more budget pain for New York schoolsBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - New York school officials say many budgets that will be put before voters May 21 continue the staff and programming reductions of the previous few years. |
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