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Deal reached to bring casinos to upstate NY

Wed, Jun 19 2013, 12:08 AM EDT

ALBANY -- A source close to negotiations says legislative leaders reached a deal late Tuesday night on several topics ahead of a midnight deadline to end the session this week.

One part of the deal calls for two casinos in the Hudson Valley, one in the Capital Region and one in the Southern Tier. ...

NY Assembly passes 'paperless' bill

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 11:46 PM EDT

ALBANY -- On Tuesday, the New York State Assembly passed legislation crafted by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco to have the state legislature go digital.
CBS6's Greg Floyd had reported several times about the millions of dollars in paper used, and often wasted, at the State Capitol. ...

MMA bill dead in NY Assembly

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 11:29 PM EDT

ALBANY -- Despite being passed in the NYS Senate, the bill to legalize mixed martial arts in New York State died Tuesday night in the Assembly.
Speaker Sheldon Silver said that the conference was not interested in bringing it to the floor. The bill did have 64 sponsors. ...

Local residents approve revised budgets

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 11:28 PM EDT

Residents in three local school districts all voted to approve revised budgets on Tuesday night.
Of the more than 5,500 votes cast in the Town of Niskayuna, 66.7% of voters supported the $75.7 million spending plan. After the initial budget was defeated, the Board of Education made $630,000 in additional cuts, and the revised budget called for a . ...

Kay introduced as new NYRA President and CEO

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 09:35 PM EDT

ELMONT -- NYRA's Board of Directors unanimously approved Christopher Kay as the new President and CEO of the New York Racing Association on Tuesday. His appointment is effective on July 1.
In the past ten years, Kay, an attorney, has been a top executive at The Trust for Public Land, Universal Parks and Resorts, and Toys R Us. ...

NYS Senate passes tougher animal abuse bill

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 09:34 PM EDT

ALBANY -- The New York State Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that puts more teeth into Buster's Law.
The bill would require those convicted of abusing animals to register his or her name and address with the Division of Criminal Justice Services, undergo a psychiatric evaluation, and would also ban that person from ever owning a pet again. ...

Senate GOP pushes for welfare restrictions

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 09:34 PM EDT

ALBANY -- New York Senate members want to make it illegal for people on public assistance to purchase alcohol, tobacco, and gamble with taxpayer dollars, something that is currently legal.

In a bill outlined Tuesday the use of EBT cards, welfare benefits, would be prohibited in places such as liquor stores, casinos, and strip clubs. ...

Funeral services held for Lt. Col. Todd Clark

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 09:34 PM EDT

Dozens of Patriot Guard Riders led the funeral procession through the streets of Colonie and Guilderland.

Spectators did not gather in mass, but rather dotted the roadside to pay their respects to Lt. ...

The Real Deal: Cell Phone Thefts on the Rise

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 09:34 PM EDT

TROY – Most of us don’t go anywhere without our cell phone. ...

The Bottom Line: Utility Bill Phone Scam

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 09:33 PM EDT

ROTTERDAM -- Police are warning residents about a new type of scam that's using National Grid's company name.

A Bottom Line Alert from Rotterdam Police, who are now investigating the scam.

They say a business in the town received a phone call from someone claiming to be an employee of National Grid, and that person told the business it hadn't paid for a new electric meter so their power was set to be turned off. ...

Senate GOP pushes for welfare restrictions

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 02:21 PM EDT

Reputed Mafioso tip triggers new Hoffa body search

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 01:28 PM EDT

By COREY WILLIAMS
Associated Press

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Federal agents are digging up a field in suburban Detroit in search of the remains of ex-Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa, last seen alive when he left for lunch with two mobsters 38 years ago. ...

Adoptable Pet of the Week 6/18

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 01:26 PM EDT

Adopt this pet at the Animal Protective Foundation in Scotia!
Call (518) 374-3944 for more information or [click here] to visit the APF website.

Animal Protective Foundation
53 Maple Avenue
Scotia, NY 12302. ...

Afternoon News Update 6/18

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 01:18 PM EDT

Niskayuna residents to vote on revised school budget

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 12:46 PM EDT

Family of Albany boy killed by car push for traffic safety

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:55 AM EDT

ALBANY -- Family members of Qazir Sutherland, 7, spoke at Monday’s Common Council meeting to push for additional safety measures after the boy was killed crossing South Pearl Street.

Qazir’s aunt told police the boy saw the car coming, but was unable to get out of its path. ...

Bicyclist hit on Hoosick Street in Troy

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:55 AM EDT

TROY -- Troy Police are investigating an accident involving a car and a bicyclist that happened on Hoosick Street on Monday night.
Police responded to a call in the area of Hoosick Street and 10th Street around 9:30 p.m. Witnesses told police that a man on a bicycle crossed Hoosick Street from the south side across the westbound lanes into the path of an eastbound car, which hit the bicyclist. ...

Health Department expects more mosquitoes

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:55 AM EDT

ALBANY -- The Department of Health predicts we could see more mosquitoes this summer because of all the rain we’ve received. The rain saturated the ground and created extra breeding grounds.

“They need that water in order to be able to breed and so when there's lots and lots of water like we've seen over the last few weeks, there’s lots of places where mosquitos can lay their eggs,” said Bryon Backenson, a researcher with UAlbany School of Public Health and the State Health Department. ...

Morning News Update 06/18

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 08:34 AM EDT

Cyclist hit in Troy; Albany Mayor Jerry Jenning's name floated around for open NYRA gig; Hudson river dredging.

Growing trend: acupuncture for pets!

Tue, Jun 18 2013, 05:12 AM EDT

CLIFTON PARK -- A few weeks back we showed you acupuncture treatment for humans.

As it turns out, holistic pet care is also gaining popularity and is now one of the biggest trends in veterinary medicine.

"With Chinese medicine, we have an opportunity to prevent diseases before they happen by rebalancing the animal. ...