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McLaughlin says he’s not endorsing Senate candidate
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:33:14 -0700
COLUMBIA COUNTY — New York State Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, R-Melrose, said he is not endorsing either State Senator Roy McDonald or Saratoga County Clerk Kathleen Marchione in the primary for McDonald’s 43rd Senate District.
New York judge with cancer makes case for marijuana
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:56:48 -0700
A cancer-stricken judge in New York has become an unlikely voice in support of legalizing the use of medical marijuana with the admission that he smokes pot to ease the side-effects of his treatments.
York County Councilman Winstead resigns in wake of 2nd arrest
Fri, 18 May 2012 11:55:06 -0700
York County Councilman Eric Winstead told The Herald on Friday that he was resigning “effective immediately” after his second arrest in five months for a driving offense.
State would end fingerprints for food stamps
Sun, 20 May 2012 01:03:25 -0700
GREENE/COLUMBIA COUNTIES — In an attempt to simplify the food stamp application process, New York state is looking at ending the finger-imaging requirement for all food stamp applicants and recipients.
APNewsBreak: 22 states join campaign finance fight
Sun, 20 May 2012 18:17:22 -0700
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws restricting corporate campaign spending.
Supes to vote on sale of home health agency
Sat, 19 May 2012 22:18:32 -0700
COLUMBIA COUNTY — Columbia County’s Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) lost more than $740,000 last year, according to Columbia County Controller Ron Caponera. That is approximately $111,000 more than the year before.
NAJIB ARRIVES IN NEW YORK FOR WORKING VISIT
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:50:19 -0700
(RPTG TO CHANGE THE WORD ''TUESDAY'' TO ''WEDNESDAY'' IN INTRO)NEW YORK, May 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razakarrived here Wednesday to begin a working visit to New York, aimed atstrengthening and broadening Malaysia''s relations with the world''s largesteconomy, the United States.Najib and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, arrived at the WestchesterCounty Airport here ...
22 states join campaign finance fight
Sun, 20 May 2012 12:44:24 -0700
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down state laws restricting corporate campaign spending.
Independence Party leaders fight over endorsement
Wed, 16 May 2012 22:19:02 -0700
Columbia County Independence Party Chairman John Miller claims he was threatened by New York State Independence Vice Chairman Thomas Connolly with the removal of his ability to endorse local candidates if he did not support New York State Senator Roy McDonald, R-Saratoga, in his re-election bid.
Democrats Julian Schreibman, Joel Tyner to face off in June 26 primary in 19th NY Congressional District
Sun, 20 May 2012 03:10:30 -0700
Julian Schreibman and Joel Tyner will square off in a June 26 primary to determine which Democrat will challenge U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, in the November election.