Video: The Business Council and AGC NYS on Governor’s accelerated road and bridge projects

Governor Cuomo announced accelerated road and bridge projects in the capital region as part of NY Works Program today. The Patroon Bridge project is one of 32 Capital Region road and bridge projects anonounced by the governor's office. The Business Council believes rebuilding the stat
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Patroon Island Bridge to get major overhaul

Tim O'Brien of The Times Union is reporting on one of Governor Cuomo major initiatives... to rebuild the state's infrastructure. The Patroon Bridge project is one of 32 Capital Region road and bridge projects anonounced by the governor's office Tuesday.

All of the projects
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Sayward backs Stec to take her place in state Assembly

State Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward on Friday endorsed Queensbury Supervisor Dan Stec in the race to replace her.

“The one thing that is important to me is the Adirondack issues,” said Sayward, R-Willsboro. “And I do believe that Dan, having worked on the Intercounty
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Heather Briccetti a guest on Assembly Update

Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak Interviews Heather Briccetti on All Topics Important to The Business Council
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Gas industry wooing sportsmen

Coalition Seeks to Ease Concerns About Impact Gas Industry Would Have on Hunting Land In this morning’s Star Gazette, Jon Campbell writes about the reception America’s Natural Gas Alliance held for hunters, trappers and fishermen in the Capitol. The national coalition of g
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Poll: NY teachers want retirement choice

Empire Center for New York Policy Poll Shows Teacher Support for Defined Contribution Plan Seventy-one percent of New York’s public school teachers support giving new teachers a choice between a defined-contribution retirement plan and a traditional defined-benefit pension, acco
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At Issue: Internet phone oversight

In a report for the Times Union, Larry Rulison writes about how Governor Cuomo’s support for broadband Internet deployment in the state has set off a “war of words” between labor groups and Verizon and Time Warner Cable. “Cuomo wants to clarify the state’
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Cuomo administration lays out tourism plan for thruway

Measure to Help Drivers See Historic Sites New signs and information kiosks detailing the state’s history are among the details of Governor Cuomo’s effort to drive up tourism to local museums and other attractions. In The Journal News Jon Campbell wrote that a “websi
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3 Republicans want to challenge Gillibrand in NY

Siena Poll Shows Uphill Battle for Challengers Three Republicans are seeking to unseat in Senator Kirsten Gillibrand this year, and they have their work cut out for them. Recently, Manhattan attorney Wendy Long and Joe Carvin, a hedge fund manager, entered the race, joining George Mar
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In quest to create jobs, some states get creative

New York a Model of Innovation Mike Baker and Michael Gormley of the Associated Press have written an interesting piece about how some states are using unique programs to attract new business and create jobs. Governor Cuomo’s proposed “Rebuild NY Bank” is mentioned p
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