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9:10am

Wed April 17, 2013
Politics and Government

Cuomo, Assembly Democrats roll out reform ideas

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The New York State Capitol.

At the New York State Capitol, lawmakers are scrambling to put forward plans to react to the recent twin corruption scandals involving bribery charges against a state Senator and Assemblyman. On Tuesday, it was the Assembly Democrats’ turn to weigh in. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also rolled out two more components of his own reform plan.

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4:02pm

Tue April 16, 2013
The Upstate Economy

Kodak reaches potential deal to sell document imaging business

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Kodak is hoping to sell its document imaging business for $210 million. The company has reached a tentative deal with Brother Industries that would see them take over operation of the portfolio of scanners, capture software and services.

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12:15pm

Tue April 16, 2013
Politics

Maffei marks 100 days back in office by talking jobs

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Rep. Dan Maffei (D-DeWitt) speaks with students at an event marking his first 100 days back in Congress.

Central New York's congressman has marked his first 100 days back in office by laying out a blueprint for jobs and the economy.

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9:06am

Tue April 16, 2013
Politics and Government

State lawmakers return to confront scandals

New York state lawmakers returned to work after a two-week spring break. It’s their first meeting since two lawmakers have been charged with bribery in separate corruption scandals.

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8:40am

Tue April 16, 2013
The Upstate Economy

North Country economic council gets crash course on Fort Drum's impact

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The North Country Regional Economic Development Council, or REDC, held its most recent meeting at Fort Drum last week. The idea was to give members from the region's seven counties greater insight into how the Army post interacts with the local economy. The council also took steps to implement a new program for water and sewer project infrastructure.  

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8:36am

Tue April 16, 2013
Business

Gillibrand holds small business listening tour with SBA

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), center, listens during a small business forum in Phoenix, N.Y.

New York's junior senator and the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration swung through upstate New York Monday to hold a series of roundtable talks with small business owners and economic development officials.

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2:28pm

Mon April 15, 2013
Jobs

29.5% of recent high school graduates can't find work

The unemployment rate for recent high school graduates has nearly doubled since the recession began, leaving almost a third of them without work, according to a report from an economic think tank.

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10:41am

Mon April 15, 2013
Politics and Government

Second half of legislative session overshadowed by new scandals

The second half of New York’s legislative session begins today and it’s likely to be dominated by the response to on going bribery and corruption scandals that came to light while lawmakers were on spring break.

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9:22am

Mon April 15, 2013
Politics

Congressional race underway in one district

It may seem like the 2012 elections are barely behind us, but in New York’s 23rd congressional district the race for 2014 is on. 

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6:29pm

Sun April 14, 2013
Politics and Government

Jess Bravin on the Campbell Conversations

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One of the many controversial aspects of the post 9-11 war effort is the government’s use of military commissions rather than traditional criminal courts to try suspected terrorists. In this edition of the Campbell Conversations, Grant Reeher speaks with Jess Bravin, the Supreme Court correspondent for The Wall Street Journal.

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8:35am

Sat April 13, 2013
The Upstate Economy

Canada woos entrepreneurs with visa program; should U.S. follow?

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Canada is aiming to woo bright young entrepreneurs with a startup visa program. The plan offers immediate permanent residence to foreign nationals who are able to secure business funding from Canadian investors. But, there are mixed feelings in the U.S. about the benefits of following suit.

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4:34pm

Fri April 12, 2013
Health

Research study could lead to new test for colon cancer

Dr. David Halleran is participating in a nationwide study of a new way to screen for colon cancer.

Researchers at Upstate Medical Center are helping in a nationwide study that could change the way people are screened for colon cancer, and the potential to change the way one of the most dreaded medical screening tests is used.

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2:16pm

Fri April 12, 2013
Environment

Schumer pushes for more inspection and emergency action plans for NY dams

As spring rain showers fall, Sen. Charles Schumer is warning that more dams in the state should be inspected and have emergency action plans drawn up. 

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6:40am

Fri April 12, 2013
Politics and Government

New York state still awaiting fracking decision

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s health commissioner is expected to release a health report on hydraulic fracturing soon, at least according to a timetable announced in late February. But the Cuomo administration has already missed several deadlines on fracking.

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5:37am

Fri April 12, 2013
Health

It may take less exercise than you think to improve your health

It seems like new studies come out all the time that offer evidence for how long, when, or what kind of exercise you should do. But fitness expert Gretchen Reynolds says it may take a lot less exercise than you think to see benefits to your health. The author of "The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer” spoke with Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen, the hosts of WRVO's new weekly health show "Take Care."

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9:17am

Thu April 11, 2013
Health

Organization tries to encourage organ donation

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New York state has one of the lowest organ donation rates in the country, at 20 percent. Donor boosters are trying to get the word out that donating an organ is something most everyone can do to save a life.

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9:09am

Thu April 11, 2013
Politics and Government

Reform groups say Cuomo's plan to empower DAs is a good first step

Government reform groups say they are pleased that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has now proposed step one in his plan to clean up corruption in state government, following two high profile arrests of state lawmakers.

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5:01pm

Wed April 10, 2013
Regional Coverage

Onondaga County DA announces indictment in Bresnahan murder

An Onondaga County grand jury has returned a 37-count indictment against the Cicero man accused of raping a 10-year old girl and stabbing a Liverpool woman to death last month. 

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2:04pm

Wed April 10, 2013
Regional Coverage

Jeanne Theoharis on the Campbell Conversations

Jeanne Theoharis has recently published the definitive biography of Rosa Parks.  In this edition of the Campbell Conversations, the Brooklyn College Professor counters the many myths held by the public about Parks's life--describing for example the long history of activism and organizing prior to her famous act of civil disobedience, and her affinity for the black power movement and Malcolm X.

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8:58am

Wed April 10, 2013
Regional Coverage

SUNY Oswego looks to build "innovation ecosystem"

It won't be a physical structure like some incubators. And it won't be trying to churn out startup businesses. Instead the incubator SUNY Oswego is launching this month will try to create an "innovation ecosystem."

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8:38am

Wed April 10, 2013
Energy

Report says state’s energy could be almost 100% renewable by 2030

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Wind turbines in Wyoming County

A recent study outlines a scenario that would see New York state’s energy infrastructure based on close to 100 percent renewable sources by the year 2030.

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5:50am

Wed April 10, 2013
Politics and Government

Cuomo proposes empowering DAs to help fight political corruption

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state’s district attorneys are pushing for laws to make it easier to prosecute bribery and public corruption cases, in the wake of recent scandals in Albany.

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2:12pm

Tue April 9, 2013
Government

Council gets earful on proposed closure of Fire Station 7

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Syracuse firefighter union representative Lonnie Johnson, left, speaks to the Common Council.

Syracuse lawmakers Tuesday got an earful about the pros and cons of closing down a fire station as the Common Council held a hearing on the future of Station 7 on the city's east side.

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6:09am

Tue April 9, 2013
Politics and Government

Proposed Syracuse budget includes cuts, consolidations

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner's proposed election year budget includes no increases in taxes or fees; there are also no proposed layoffs. But despite spending cuts and consolidations, the city's fund balance takes a big hit, in order to fill a multi-million dollar budget hole.

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5:10am

Tue April 9, 2013
Politics and Government

Comptroller warns local governments that fixing fiscal crises won't be easy

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli speaks with reporters after an address at SUNY's Rockefeller Institute on the financial plight of local governments

New York state’s comptroller kicked off a week long forum at SUNY’s Rockefeller Institute to examine the plight of economically stressed local governments and school districts across the state. 

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4:44pm

Mon April 8, 2013
Business

Finger Lakes tops the class for business friendliness in New York

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The grades are in and the Finger Lakes region is top-of-the-class for business friendliness in New York state. That’s the conclusion of a new small businesses survey conducted by Thumbtack.com. But the survey also shows that the state still lags in a national comparison.

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4:23pm

Mon April 8, 2013
The Upstate Economy

Upstate economic group calls for constant reinvention

Upstate New York's economy will need to be in a near-constant state of reinvention if it wants to survive in the current environment, according to CenterState CEO, an economic booster organization based in Syracuse.

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9:19am

Mon April 8, 2013
Economy

Salary prospects dim for the Class of 2013, more of the same ahead

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Recent college graduates are facing smaller and smaller wages.

High paying jobs will remain elusive for the class of 2013 as a slow economic recovery drags on, according to numbers tallied by an economic policy center.

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5:38am

Mon April 8, 2013
The Upstate Economy

Developers stress urgency in revival of Watertown Woolworth building

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Developer Erich Seber gives local officials a tour of the Woolworth building in downtown Watertown.

After founding his first stores elsewhere, Jefferson County’s Frank Winfield Woolworth bought the building in Watertown where he got his start in the dry goods business, intending to raze it and build one of his own stores. Woolworth died before he could see it, but his company realized his plan and the building’s a central part of the early history of the five-and-dime chain. After years of vacancy, two developers have plans to revive the landmark.

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7:52pm

Sun April 7, 2013
Politics and Government

Cuomo's budget victory tour overshadowed by scandals in the legislature

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been touring statewide to promote the newly passed state budget, saying it shows that New York state is functional again. But not everyone is completely convinced.

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