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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The Cuomo administration says about $90 million will be spent this year on construction projects at 50 of the state's parks and historic sites.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Governor Cuomo announced an expanded ban on smoking in state parks, like Green Lakes and Chittenango Falls, among others.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The tourism industry in New York State will get $60-million to help encourage more people to visit.

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.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Parents and students from the Westhill Central School Disitrct attend a budget meeting Monday night to discuss the $1.1 million in cuts the district faces.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Dozens of people were out rallying against Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposal to cut $120 million in state funding for those with disabilities.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Speculation is swirling around Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and whether she will either step down or be pushed out of her State Democratic Party Co-Chair position following a public feud with the Governor over funding.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  A landowners' coalition says it's laying the groundwork for a lawsuit against New York State if regulators miss a Feb. 27 deadline to complete rules for shale gas development.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has approved the Cuomo administration's contract

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The New York State Thruway Authority is planning 234 layoffs to help shore up its finances, but no toll increases are planned.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A local florist and the owner of a moving company react to a proposed minimum wage increase, the same day workers rally for the cause in Albany.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Governor Cuomo's proposed budget provides $20 million to support extended school days or extended school year programs, with academically enriched programming.

Friday, January 18, 2013  State Police and Governor's office launch new website and hotline.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  New York's Legislature has passed the nation's toughest gun control law and the first since the Newtown, Conn., school shooting.