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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Strengthening the relationships between elected officials, and the neighbors who vote them into office, that's the goal of the governor as he calls upon the Legislature to crack down on public corruption, reform campaign finances, and make voting easier.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  While thousands rallied for immigration reform in the nation's capitol on Wednesday, dozens pushed for action outside the Federal Building in Syracuse. The Central New York Committee on Immigration Reform wants lawmakers to pass an immigration reform package that includes a clear, direct path to citizenship, with an emphasis on family unification.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Representative Ann Marie Buerkle has released a statement on why she opposes the "fiscal cliff" legislation.

Friday, December 07, 2012  North Syracuse couple beats a devastating cancer diagnosis only to find themselves in a fight with their insurance company.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A total of 70 positions were eliminated Thursday, 23 of them were already vacant.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  A top Senate Democrat is pushing to raise taxes on the wealthy while preserving many tax breaks benefiting the middle class in a challenge to a traditional tax reform model that lowers tax rates for all and finances the cuts through a broad assault on tax breaks and loopholes.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Central New Yorkers react to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act's main provisions Thursday.

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

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Some Central New York leaders are among those now calling for relief from state mandates.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  New York's Lieutenant Governor stopped in Central New York on Thursday to talk about the impact of Governor Andrew Cumo's budget proposal.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Several states that won a slice of the U.S. Department of Education's $4.3 billion Race to the Top competition have had to delay plans to implement ambitious reforms and two could possibly lose money if they don't get back on track.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo picked a fight last week with what has long been Albany's most powerful force: public schools.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  It's estimated 4.4 million taxpayers will get a tax break, someone making $100,000 a year could pay $400 less.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  As high as health care costs are today, they're going to get much higher in just nine years, according to a new government report.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  The political buzz surrounding Governor Andrew Cuomo is hard to miss, but he says his focus is on New York State...not aspirations in Washington.