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Thursday, June 13, 2013  State and Seneca Indian Nation leaders have announced a deal to resolve a long-running dispute over western New York gambling rights and revenue.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The area around Syracuse University could benefit from a new proposal to designate areas around college campuses as tax free zones for new businesses. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talked about the proposal at Syracuse University Wednesday, explaining how it could help to keep businesses and jobs in New York.

Friday, May 31, 2013  New proposed state law would get even tougher on those who text while driving.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The Oneida County legislature approves the land claim deal between the state and Oneida Indian Nation with a final vote of 16 to 13.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  If you're in the market for a car, buyer beware. That's the message from Governor Andrew Cuomo who issued a consumer alert, warning used car buyers from purchasing storm damaged cars.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Cayuga Indian Nation sent letters to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Department of the Interior over concerns about the agreement with the Oneida's Indian Nation saying they would challenge any agreement which limits their federal rights.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  A panel discussion hosted by Sherrill City Commissioner, Mike Hennesy, points out the legal issues with the agreement which says the Oneidas will provide the state with 25% of slot machine revenue in exchange for exclusive gaming rights in Central New York.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Oneida Indian Nation has agreed to effectively end its decides-long land claim in Oneida and Madison counties in exchange for exclusive rights to operate a casino in Central New York.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants any future new casinos to provide revenue to several counties surrounding each one, not just the county that's host to the facility.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Yahoo! has recently named the Finger Lakes and Lake George to their list of “Lakeside destinations that have it all.”

Monday, April 29, 2013  HarperCollins says it has acquired world rights to a book by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo about his life and the "profound moments" of his first term in office, including signing gay-marriage legislation.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is already haunted by his campaign promise to conduct the most transparent administration in history, a claim good-government groups and observers say has fallen far short.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Cuomo administration says employers should save $1.2 billion from changes to New York's worker's compensation and unemployment insurance programs.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The New York affiliate of the National Rifle Association, joined by sportsmen's groups, firearms businesses and individual gun owners, has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking an injunction to stop the state's new gun control law.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The tentative deal for a New York state budget will include expansion of pre-kindergarten in low-income schools, funding to extend the school day and year, and merit pay for top teachers.