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2 hrs 11 mins ago

New York's Senate and Assembly say they are making a priority of tightening ethics rules, as a review of rules now in place shows they're too weak to prevent lawmakers from using state employees, time and resources on private ventures.

App in the hand finds birds in bushes as you roam

2 hrs 59 mins ago

When Jory Langner finds time for a field trip during an upcoming visit to Washington, he won't have to ask local birders where to find candidates to add to his life list of birds sighted.

Ex-Sen. leader Bruno quits job after trial

4 hrs ago

Former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno has quit his consulting job following his conviction on two corruption counts in federal court.

NY to get $1.7M in US homeland security grants

8 hrs ago

Federal homeland security grants will help fund a program to protect chemical facilities, financial institutions, nuclear and electric power plants, dams, stadiums and other potential terrorist targets in the Buffalo area.

NY integrity commission charges lobbyists, clients

8 hrs ago

The state Commission on Public Integrity is charging 13 lobbyists and clients with violating New York lobbying laws.

App in the hand finds birds in the bush

13 hrs ago

A new application for the iPhone and iPod Touch gives birders instant access to recent reports of birds spotted near their location, tells them where to look for specific birds, and keeps track of their life lists.

NY jury convicts ex-Sen. leader Bruno on 2 counts

21 hrs ago

A jury convicted former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno of two corruption counts Monday, determining that he illegally traded on his position as one of the state's most powerful politicians to enrich his personal fortune.

Winning numbers drawn in NY 'Sweet Million' game

21 hrs ago

The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Sweet Million" game were:

Winning numbers drawn in NY 'Pick 10' game

22 hrs ago

The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Pick 10" game were:

Other major misconduct cases in NY government

1 day ago

Former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno was convicted of two corruption charges and acquitted of five others on Monday. A jury could not reach a verdict on the eighth charge.