Voters in around 700 school districts across the state will go the polls May 17th to consider school budgets, and many will be asked to okay a tax increase, as well as approve program cuts, and in some cases, lay offs.
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Voters in around 700 school districts across the state will go the polls May 17th to consider school budgets, and many will be asked to okay a tax increase, as well as approve program cuts, and in some cases, lay offs.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo is preparing to embark on a statewide campaign to promote his 2% across the board property tax cap, but school boards from across New York say the cap will harm schools if there is not corresponding relief from some strict state and union rules.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's headed back to the campaign trail- this time to rally public support for his end of session agenda, including a property tax cap, ethics reform, and gay marriage.
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Advocates for same sex marriage in New York got a boost from over 700 members of the clergy, as Governor Cuomo says he's optimistic that a bill can become law this year.
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Democrats in the State Senate will hold a first ever interactive forum on ethics reform at noon on Wednesday, and are seeking participation from the public.
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Advocates for same sex marriage in New York got a boost from over 700 members of the clergy, as Governor Cuomo says he's optimistic that a bill can become law this year.
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Governor Cuomo announced grants for the four State University Centers in New York. The schools will compete for a total of $140 million dollars for what Cuomo says will be "seed money" for plans to expand the centers and create jobs.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's stepped up police presence and taken other precautions at sites considered potential terrorist targets, though there have been "no credible threats".
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Gov. Mario Cuomo says the killing of Osama Bin Laden reminds New Yorkers of their courage and unity during the response to the attacks the terrorist mastermind orchestrated on Sept. 11, 2001.
