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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  An LED lighting upgrade to the Thruway and Canal system is projected to save the Thruway Authority about 20 percent on electricity costs.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  About 200 employees of the New York state Thruway Authority are expected to lose their jobs as part of layoffs announced by the Cuomo administration earlier this year.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  About 200 employees of the New York state Thruway Authority are expected to lose their jobs as part of layoffs announced by the Cuomo administration earlier this year.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Highlights of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $137B 2013-14 budget.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Under public and political pressure, the state Thruway Authority board has dropped a proposal for what had it called a "modest" 45 percent increase in tolls for truckers.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  The state Thruway Authority board has set a meeting for Dec. 17 but still won't say when it plans to consider a longstanding proposal for a "modest" 45-percent increase in tolls for truckers.

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

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  It's that time of year again. New York authorities are warning motorists to watch out for deer on the roads as the mating season heats up.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says many other options can be explored before a 45-percent increase in truck tolls is approved for the Thruway.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Governor Cuomo is asking those at the state's Thruway Authority to find a way to lower the proposed 45 percent increase in truck tolls.

Monday, August 13, 2012  On May 29, the New York State Thruway Authority proposed a 45 percent increase in tolls on the Thruway for vehicles with three or more axles, and with a hearing on the toll hike scheduled for Friday, businesses who use those trucks are speaking out.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The Thruway Authority says state police issued more than 1,000 tickets during a recent crackdown on motorists who speed through work zones on the highway system.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The New York State Thruway Authority is proposing to increase tolls by 45 percent for bigger trucks with three or more axles.

Friday, May 18, 2012  A CNY Central investigation, which revealed that the New York State Thruway Authority was importing processed human sewage from as far as New Jersey and spreading it along the roadway in Central New York, has sparked an investigation by the DEC.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  The Thruway Authority confirmed  that construction crews are using a compost made of human sewage to fertilize grass seed between Syracuse and Weedsport.