New York State Politics
Legislation for more frequent photos of registered sex offenders passes Assembly, heads to SenateUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Sex offenders could soon have their picture taken every 90 days as a proposal for new legislation hast passed the state Assembly Corrections Committee. 
Herkimer veteran inducted to NYS Senate Veterans Hall of FameALBANY, N.Y. - State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I-Oneonta) paid tribute Tuesday to Anthony J. D’Arpino of Herkimer as a 2012 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. 
Court OKs new Legislature lines for fall electionsALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A panel of federal judges says the new election district lines drawn by the Senate and Assembly majorities will be used in the fall elections. 
Signed petitions in support of Psych Center presented to Assemblyman BrindisiUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Local officials presented Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi with signed petitions on Thursday, calling for the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center to remain open. 
Assembly enlists public in minimum wage fightALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York's Assembly Democrats have turned to the public in the fight to win an increase in the minimum wage as the Senate's Republican majority says it won't even bring their bill to the floor for a vote. 
Poll: NY Republican Senate primary still unsettledALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A new poll shows most New York Republicans have yet to settle on a primary candidate to face Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the general election. 
FULL VIDEO: President issues "to do list" for Congress during Albany visitALBANY, N.Y. - President Barack Obama delivered a "to do list" to Congress on Tuesday while speaking in Albany. That list called for extending low student loan rates, passing tax credits for small businesses, and eliminating tax breaks for certain corporations that move jobs overseas. It also calls for adoption of a program that helps veterans find work, and measures to make it easier for homeowners to refinance.
MMA drops another round in NY; no vote expectedALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says he doesn't expect a floor vote in the waning weeks of this year's legislative session on legalizing mixed martial arts, although backers say they're gaining sponsors and the ultimate fight is far from over. 
Assembly candidate biking the 101st district, stops in Little FallsLITTLE FALLS, N.Y. (WKTV) - With redistricting, the 101st Assembly District now spans parts of seven counties, and this week a downstate man who is running for that Assembly seat currently held by Claudia Tenney of New Hartford, is biking across the entire district. 
Some say proposed minimum wage increase could result in fewer jobsThis week, the New York State Assembly Labor Committee held a public hearing on legislation to increase the state's minimum wage and the impact on workers and local economies. However, some organizations and politicians say that the move could actually end up hurting business in the long run. 
Petition being circulated to save jobs at the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric CenterUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Utica Common Council members Jim Zecca and Dave Testa, along with Oneida County Legislator Harmony Speciale held a public meeting Monday night regarding the status of the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center. 
Lawmakers looking to create stiffer penalties for pet thievesNew York lawmakers are now considering a bill that would send someone convicted of stealing a pet to prison for up to four years for felony grand larceny. 
Assemblymember Brindisi authors legislation to help small-business breweriesAssemblymember Anthony J. Brindisi (D-Utica) announced Thursday that legislation he authored, intending to give small breweries a new avenue for terminating unfavorable, exclusive contracts with beer wholesalers passed the Assembly. 
Lt. Governor in town for Economic Council meeting, seeking input from residentsHERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy was in town Thursday overseeing a Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Council meeting at Herkimer County Community College. 
Nearly 140 workers let go at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric CenterUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Several employees of the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center have contacted NEWSChannel 2 by phone, saying that nearly 140 workers at the center were let go on Tuesday. 
Senator Griffo: state budget is "a step in the right direction"UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - As Governor Andrew Cuomo paid a visit to the City of Utica on Monday to talk about infrastructure funding, local representatives focused on how the 2012 New York State Budget will impact residents in the Mohawk Valley. 
Governor announces $800,000 for repair work at Glimmerglass State ParkCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced an $800,000 investment for a NY Works project to upgrade and repair Glimmerglass State Park in the Mohawk Valley. 
Cuomo announces road and bridge projects in Mohawk ValleyGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an additional and accelerated $29,886,323 investment for 32 NY Works projects that will repair 216 miles of roads and eight bridges in the Mohawk Valley and create thousands of jobs. 
Governor Cuomo announces accelerated road and bridge projects in the North Country as part of NY Works ProgramGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced an additional and accelerated $45,514,179 investment for 49 NY Works projects that will repair 345 miles of roads and 11 bridges in the North Country and create thousands of jobs. Senator Seward comments on State Budget ApprovalALBANY, N.Y. - State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I – Oneonta) today commented on final approval of the 2012-2013 state budget. |
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