politics http://wrvo.org en Schumer calls for curbing of hydrocodone prescriptions http://wrvo.org/post/schumer-calls-curbing-hydrocodone-prescriptions <p>Sen. Charles Schumer is continuing his assault on the misuse of prescription drugs with a proposal to tighten control over the painkiller hydrocodone. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:05:19 +0000 Ellen Abbott 37016 at http://wrvo.org Schumer calls for curbing of hydrocodone prescriptions Proposed border crossing fee faces bipartisan opposition http://wrvo.org/post/proposed-border-crossing-fee-faces-bipartisan-opposition-0 <p>The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s is <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/news/2013/04/18/written-testimony-dhs-secretary-janet-napolitano-house-committee-homeland-security">proposing a border crossing fee</a> for those traveling into the country from Canada. So far the idea is drawing opposition from representatives across New York state. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:15:51 +0000 Ashley Hassett 36775 at http://wrvo.org Proposed border crossing fee faces bipartisan opposition http://wrvo.org/post/proposed-border-crossing-fee-faces-bipartisan-opposition <p>The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s is <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/news/2013/04/18/written-testimony-dhs-secretary-janet-napolitano-house-committee-homeland-security">proposing a border crossing fee</a> for those traveling into the country from Canada. So far the idea is drawing opposition from representatives across New York state. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:02:53 +0000 Ashley Hassett 36774 at http://wrvo.org Cuomo says Sandy only adds to 2013 agenda http://wrvo.org/post/cuomo-says-sandy-only-adds-2013-agenda <p>New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says preparations for his January State of the State address are "in good shape." Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:40:00 +0000 Catherine Loper 30653 at http://wrvo.org Democrats appear to have taken control of State Senate http://wrvo.org/post/democrats-appear-have-taken-control-state-senate <p>Democrats appear to have taken over the State Senate, by a narrow margin. Some races were still being tallied, and others may be headed to a recount. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:43:47 +0000 Karen Dewitt 28761 at http://wrvo.org Democrats appear to have taken control of State Senate Stirpe reclaims Assembly seat from Miller http://wrvo.org/post/stirpe-reclaims-assembly-seat-miller <p>Democrat Al Stirpe is once again a New York State Assemblyman after defeating Republican Don Miller for a seat that was once Stirpe's. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:17:39 +0000 Ryan Delaney 28759 at http://wrvo.org