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Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Paige Archambeault is delighted by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says it's ok for police to take DNA at the time of arrest. She has been fighting for such a law in New York State since her mother, Carol Nelson was murdered in 2007.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The State Senate passed legislation today that requires certain violent felons to serve their maximum prison term, regardless of their behavior while in prison, if they pose an imminent threat to society.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Republican Assembly members are calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to recall their elected officials for corruption and other reasons.

Friday, March 15, 2013  New York state police have charged a Hudson Valley assemblyman with marijuana possession following a traffic stop for speeding on the Thruway.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A new proposal would require criminal background checks to keep sex offenders from landing jobs at senior care facilities.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  New York's Assembly has proposed local property tax breaks for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The State Thruway Authority is planning to approve a toll hike for truckers as early as Friday.

Monday, October 08, 2012  About 90 people turned out in downtown Syracuse on Monday for the annual wreath laying at Columbus Circle.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has chosen Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Assemblyman Keith Wright of Manhattan to share the duties of chairman of the state Democratic Party.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  State lawmakers are holding a hearing in Syracuse to find out what people think of a proposed minimum wage increase.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Union workers voiced their anger with state lawmakers in downtown Syracuse Thursday.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  New York State gets a gade of "D" in new national report.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  New York State lawmakers haven't had a pay raise in the last 13 years, not since 1999.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Should Social Service agencies check the wanted status of people applying for public assistance?

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Senator Joe Griffo, Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi and law enforcement announced five pieces of legislation to correct conditions they say let serial rapist Robert Blainey walk the streets.