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Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Central New York’s newest millionaire is Ed Bobbette, Jr. from Fabius. He a won a million dollars playing the New York Lottery Mega Millions.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Ian Hennessey, 24, is Onondaga County's newest millionaire. He scratched off 10 winning words on the New York Lottery's $1,000,000 Cashword game.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Winner has not come forward yet, but customers are buying more tickets

Friday, December 09, 2011  Most New York taxpayers will see their overall income tax rates trimmed slightly next year following overwhelming legislative approval of a bill Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to sign.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  New York's second major income tax increase in two years will charge millionaires more, but give 4.4 million middle-class residents a rare break worth $200 to $400 a year.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling a special session of the state Legislature to consider a deal that will increase the income tax on the richest New Yorkers while providing a tax break to the middle class.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday supported President Barack Obama's proposal to tax millionaires and corporations at a higher rate to pay for a jobs program.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  "Protect our Kids, Not Millionaires," was the chant during a news conference at Fowler High School Thursday morning.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  While Mayors will support a cap with adequate Mandate relief, others like advocates for education, say simply keep the millionaires tax, and scrap the cap on property taxes.

Monday, March 21, 2011  The budget dance began in earnest on Tuesday when the Senate and Assembly each passed their versions of the state budget.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Many members of the association disagree with parts of the governor’s proposed budget, which cuts education aid and allows the so-called “Millionaire’s Tax” to expire.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  According to a new report in POLITICO, nearly a quarter of the incoming class of 84 House Republicans come with some serious personal wealth.

Friday, June 25, 2010  State records show New York's governor's race is a millionaires's club filled with blue chip stocks.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009  Stockin was presented her check Tuesday afternoon, and at least for now, she says there are no sports cars or extravagant vacations in the plans.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009  Proposals to increase income taxes on New Yorkers making $250,000 or more are gaining support in the Legislature and with the public.