http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state RSS Feed for WKTV - News - New York State en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:05:57 GMT 2013-06-18T21:05:57Z en-us http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/State-Senate-passes-bill-to-create-registry-for-convicted-animal-abusers-212030451.html The NYS Senate has passed legislation requiring registration for those who violate Buster's Law by abusing animals and ban them from owning pets again. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:05:57 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/State-Senate-passes-bill-to-create-registry-for-convicted-animal-abusers-212030451.html 2013-06-18T21:05:57Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Ex-NY-senator-gets-5-years-in-prison-in-tax-case-211614611.html NEW 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. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:55:58 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Ex-NY-senator-gets-5-years-in-prison-in-tax-case-211614611.html 2013-06-14T21:55:58Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Brittanys-Law-Provides-More-Information-About-Potentially-Dangerous-Felons-211177731.html UTICA, 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. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:44:36 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Brittanys-Law-Provides-More-Information-About-Potentially-Dangerous-Felons-211177731.html 2013-06-12T12:44:36Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Cops-Tires-on-up-to-30-NY-school-buses-deflated-211921591.html YOUNGSVILLE, 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. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:38:32 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Cops-Tires-on-up-to-30-NY-school-buses-deflated-211921591.html 2013-06-18T02:38:32Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/5th-Second-Amendment-rally-against-states-gun-control-law--211174951.html ALBANY, 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. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:18:35 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/5th-Second-Amendment-rally-against-states-gun-control-law--211174951.html 2013-06-12T12:18:35Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Senate-passes-bill-to-ban-possession-of--TO-BAN-SALE-AND-POSSESSION-OF--211133581.html ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The state senate passed legislation Tuesday that criminalizes the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana and “bath salts.” Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Senate-passes-bill-to-ban-possession-of--TO-BAN-SALE-AND-POSSESSION-OF--211133581.html 2013-06-12T16:01:00Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Bill-would-expand-gambling-even-without-voter-approval-211740611.html ALBANY, 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. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:24:24 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Bill-would-expand-gambling-even-without-voter-approval-211740611.html 2013-06-16T19:24:24Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/State-Police-woman-shot-to-death-in-Forestport-211118201.html FORESTPORT, N.Y.(WKTV) - State Police in Remsen are investigating a shooting death and holding the man who called 911 for questioning. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:11:36 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/State-Police-woman-shot-to-death-in-Forestport-211118201.html 2013-06-16T17:11:36Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Governor-details-reforms-to-prevent-corruption-211080321.html Governor 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. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:20:56 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/Governor-details-reforms-to-prevent-corruption-211080321.html 2013-06-11T21:20:56Z http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/NY-authorities-Self-help-couple-commits-suicide-210462631.html NEW YORK (AP) - On a radio show they hosted called "The Pursuit of Happiness," John Littig and Lynne Rosen urged listeners to embrace spontaneity. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:30:52 GMT http://www.wktv.com/news/new-york-state/NY-authorities-Self-help-couple-commits-suicide-210462631.html 2013-06-06T20:30:52Z