Politicians, transit advocates react to MTA panel plan
Political leaders and transportation advocates on Long Island, in New York City and in Albany Thursday reacted cautiously - some speaking positively, some distinctly skeptical - to a governor-appointed panel's ambitious plan to bolster the cash-strapped Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

GASOLINE COSTS: Western New Yorkers are paying dearly at the pump
Local drivers paying 20 cents more per gallon than others in New York

New York Senate Democrats seek budget advice
ALBANY ? New York state Senate Democrats are going to be sitting down with people around the state to get advice about the state?s multibillion dollar budget deficits.

Democratic Control Confirmed
There?s now no question democrats will have control of the New York state senate in 2009.

Aid to auto sector urged
State legislators and industry officials lobby Congress, warn of effects of industry collapse ALBANY ? New York political and auto industry leaders called on Congress Thursday to support $34 billion in government-backed loans for the auto industry.They argued that the aid was necessary because the collapse of the domestic auto industry would be catastrophic, even for New York state. "New York ...

GAS PRICES: County lawmakers join chorus: Why does WNY pay more?
The higher price of gasoline in Western New York has prompted the Niagara County Legislature to join in calls for price-g

Rite Aid settles with NY over expired products
ALBANY -- New York officials say they've reached a $1 million agreement with Rite Aid, a national pharmacy chain, to stop sales of expired products ? including food, medicine and baby formula.

Dissidents reach tentative deal in Dem NY Senate
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith struck an agreement Thursday with dissidents who had threatened a Democratic majority won in the November elections.

One dollar fares to New York City pick up Eastview Mall stop
Imagine traveling to New York City for less than the cost of a gallon of gas. Starting today it's a possibility if you book early enough...

Former NY assemblyman dies in Florida
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) ? New York state Assembly Republicans say former Assemblyman Robert Nortz died Thursday morning in Florida after a short illness. He was 76.

Former NY assemblyman dies in Florida
Associated Press - December 4, 2008 6:15 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state Assembly Republicans say former Assemblyman Robert Nortz died Thursday morning in Florida after a short...

GOP eyes comeback plan in Albany
ALBANY -- Senate Republicans should prepare for life in the minority -- which may provide a springboard to recapture the majority in two years, state Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello said Wednesday.

Dissidents reach tentative deal in Dem NY Senate
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) ? A spokesman for New York Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith says an agreement has been reached with dissidents who had threatened a Democratic majority won in the November elections.

Rite Aid settles with NY over expired products
Associated Press - December 4, 2008 4:45 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York officials say they've reached a $1 million agreement with Rite Aid, a national pharmacy chain, to stop sales of...

NY court nixes unemployment claim by stockbroker
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) ? A midlevel New York appeals court says a licensed securities company doesn't have to pay unemployment compensation to a former stockbroker who made trades under the company's license.

Dissidents reach tentative deal in Dem NY Senate
Associated Press - December 4, 2008 4:05 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A spokesman for New York Senate Democratic leader Malcolm Smith says an agreement has been reached with dissidents who had...

Albany attorney on list to replace Kaye
An Albany attorney is on the short list of nominees to preside over New York State's top court.

ALBANY: Taxpayers suing state get day in court
A group of Western New Yorkers involved in a legal fight to end public handouts for private corporations took their case to Albany on Wednesday.Local supporters of the so-called ?Mother of All Taxpayer? lawsuit joined a caravan to the state?s capitol where the defendants' motion to dismiss the case was heard by State Supreme Court Justice Michael C. Lynch.

NY court nixes unemployment claim by stockbroker
Associated Press - December 4, 2008 2:55 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A midlevel New York appeals court says a licensed securities company doesn't have to pay unemployment compensation to a former...

NY Senate Democrats seek budget advice
Associated Press - December 4, 2008 1:35 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state Senate Democrats are going to be sitting down with people around the state to get advice about the state's...