U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, is pushing for a longer extension on the Medicare rates paid to doctors.
A new report by the non-profit Tax Foundation ranks New York second worst in the country for its business climate, an embarrassing distinction and one that Governor Cuomo and lawmakers should continue working to improve, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
Proposed alterations in the Medicaid and pension systems in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget brought sighs of support Tuesday, Jan. 10, even as some wished that relief measures went further.
U.S. Rep. Tom Reed, R-Corning, has sponsored a resolution against President Barack Obama’s plan to increase the U.S. debt limit $1.2 trillion.
Legendary singer Etta James died Friday at the age of 73 of complications from leukemia. James was best known for her song "At Last" and won six Grammys and 17 Blues Music awards in her career. Click inside to see more.
Rick Perry dropped out of the Republican race for president on Thursday morning after polling badly in South Carolina, a state in which he had been expected to do well. Click inside for more coverage.
Jon Huntsman dropped out of the Republican race for president on Monday morning, and he offered his endorsement to Mitt Romney. Click inside for more coverage.
County leaders are rallying around a Medicaid reform proposal contained in the Final Recommendations of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Medicaid Redesign Team.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has urged the Department of Environmental Conservation to strengthen regulations protecting New Yorkers and communities from possible contamination from natural gas drilling.
The latest Rasmussen Reports poll heading into the Iowa caucuses shows that Mitt Romney (23 percent) and Ron Paul (22 percent) are leading the field. Rick Santorum is third with 16 percent, and Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich are next with 13 percent. Click inside to see a video report on the poll.
Scott Rasmussen talks to Fox News about the latest poll numbers ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Click inside to see the video.
The Attorney General has asked the state's 932 towns to show his office their ethics codes in an effort to bolster self-policing by local government.
House Speaker John Boehner and House Republicans came to a deal late Thursday on extending the payroll tax cuts. Without a deal, Americans would have seen their take-home pay decrease on Jan. 1. Here are five things to know about what happened.
North Korea confirmed Monday (late Sunday U.S. time) that Kim Jong Il died Saturday morning. South Korea news agencies reported that Kim died of a heart attack during a trip. Kim was 69 and had ruled the country since his father's death in 1994, and his son Kim Jong Un is expected to take control. Click inside to see a full video report.
Rasmussen Reports says Mitt Romney leads the Republican presidential field heading into the Iowa caucuses with 23 percent support. Newt Gingrich is next at 20 percent, and Ron Paul has 18 percent. Click inside to see a video report.
Local economic efforts got a boost Thursday, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo announcing funding for rail development, employee training, and well and septic systems for low-income homes in the Bath area.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich - who was found guilty of 17 charges, one of which involved him trying to sell President Barack Obama’s vacated Senate seat - was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in prison. Click inside to see videos from today, or check out these links of previous coverage.
U.S. Rep Tom Reed, R-Corning, understands why Congress’ disapproval raing hovers around 84 percent.
Dr. Conrad Murray was sentenced to the maximum amount - four years - Tuesday for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson. Murray was found guilty of that three weeks ago. Click inside to see video reports.
Today at 2 p.m. EST, the Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will conduct the first nationwide Emergency Alert System test.
The Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony
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