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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Clergy against mixed martial arts visited lawmakers on Tuesday, lobbying against legalizing the sport in New York State. But locally, back in Syracuse, martial artists defended their sport, saying the detractors do not understand it.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Hydrofracking may not be allowed in New York State for another two years.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  New York's Assembly has voted to increase the minimum wage to $9 an hour with automatic increases tied to inflation, putting pressure on Senate's Republicans who are seeking business tax cuts in a potential legislative deal.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Al Stirpe (D) defeated incumbent Don Miller (R) for the  New York State Assembly seat in the 127th District.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  The Multiple Sclerosis Resources (MSR) of Central New York is hosting an educational forum on medical marijuana Wednesday night in East Syracuse.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  Hints that there might be a push, after November elections

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  State lawmakers are now looking to make laws against legal marijuana like Happy Shaman. A bill is expected to be introduced in the Assembly.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Some fireworks could soon be legal if the Governor signs a bill recently passed by the State Senate and Assembly.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  New York lawmakers have approved new protections for student athletes who get concussions.

Monday, June 13, 2011  A New York lawmaker has proposed legislation that would ban adults from smoking in cars when children under the age of 14 are present.

Monday, June 06, 2011  A Syracuse airport authority is closer to getting off the ground and could bring cheaper fares to Central New York.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  New York's Republican Senate majority, accusing the Assembly of foot dragging, is refusing to negotiate any weakening of a bill that would cap the growth of property taxes.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  If a proposed law is passed, New York could become the first state to ban electronic cigarettes.

Saturday, December 04, 2010  Republicans on Saturday regained control of New York's Senate beginning in January after a recount in a key seat on Long Island certified that the GOP candidate won.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  The state Assembly's environmental conservation committee is hearing testimony on the impact of budget cuts on the Department of Environmental Conservation.