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Broome Man: New York Is "Closed For Business"

Bob Joseph — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:38 +0000

A Binghamton-area man is taking issue with Governor Cuomo's contention that New York is more business friendly than in the past.

Victor Furman of the town of Barker is responding to Empire State Development's multi-million dollar ad campaign asserting New York is "Open for Business

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Broome, Tioga Buyouts Receive Boost From State

Bob Joseph — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:42:33 +0000

Local costs associated with the planned buyouts of flood-damaged properties in Broome, Tioga and 15 other New York counties will be covered using federal funds being funneled through the state.

Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state will use money from the U

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Libous Discusses Fracking Report [AUDIO]

Bob Joseph — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:24:47 +0000

New York State Senator Thomas Libous was interviewed on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program Thursday. He discussed his support for high-volume hydraulic fracturing and responded to questions related to a Bloomberg News report.

Libous insisted his support for fracking in the Marcellus Shale is not relat

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Fracking Foes Send More Letters To Cuomo

Bob Joseph — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:40:05 +0000

People fighting approval of high-volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in New York state are sending more messages to Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Walter Hang of Ithaca-based Toxics Targeting says the governor should ensure that a comprehensive public health impact study is conducted before a final decision is made regarding fracking

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NY Business Leader: State Ads Are "Frustrating"

Bob Joseph — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:18:13 +0000

The head of a New York state coalition of business and trade groups says he's hearing plenty of questions about the television commercials people are seeing touting a "New New York."

Unshackle Upstate executive director Brian Sampson says many New York business owners he's spoken with find the message in the ads to be "very frustrating

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35 Pounds Of Yogurt For Each New Yorker!

Bob Joseph — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:58:46 +0000

Yogurt production in New York state rose 25 percent last year, according to figures released by the state.

According to Governor Andrew Cuomo's office, New York yogurt processors churned out 692 million pounds of yogurt in 2012, compared to 554 million pounds in the previous year

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NY Senate May Approve Medical Marijuana Bill

Bob Joseph — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:21:48 +0000

State Senator Diane Savino says a measure to allow New Yorkers to use marijuana for medicinal purposes may be passed by the Senate this year.

Savino, a Staten Island Democrat, says "we are certainly a lot closer now than ever" to approval of a medical marijuana bill by both houses of the legislature

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Libous: Budget Talks Continue on Specific Issues

Bob Joseph — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:16:41 +0000

There's a conceptual agreement on a New York state budget but plenty of details still have to be addressed before a final spending plan is adopted by lawmakers.

Senator Thomas Libous says among the issues to be determined is the size of funding cuts for programs that help New Yorkers with disabilities

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Gun Law Foes Protest In Binghamton

Bob Joseph — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:39:27 +0000

People opposed to New York state's recently-enacted gun regulations demonstrated in downtown Binghamton this afternoon.

John O'Brien of the town of Chenango told WNBF News he helped organize the local event.

O'Brien said

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Libous Will Fight Proposed Fracking Moratorium

Bob Joseph — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:28:39 +0000

The New York State Assembly has approved a two-year moratorium on fracking until more scientific information is available on potential environmental and health risks.

A proposed moratorium won't be adopted unless the Senate agrees to such a move

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