The Associated Press

'Tonight' show would qualify for tax breaks in New York

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0000

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A Cuomo administration official says New York is trying to lure TV shows with its tax credits program and the "Tonight" show would qualify if it decides to move back to Manhattan.

Massachusetts gaming commission weighs opening SE region

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:00:00 +0000

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — The state gambling commission is hearing from advocates and opponents of extending an Indian tribe's exclusive right to develop a casino in southeastern Massachusetts.

The commission met Thursday at Bristol Community College in Fall River as it considers opening the region to commercial bidders.

New York prosecutor knows rape suspect, passes off case

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

CARMEL, N.Y. (AP) — A suburban district attorney has asked a neighboring county to handle a child rape case because he is acquainted with the suspect.

Putnam County prosecutor Adam Levy said Thursday in an emailed statement that he knows 35-year-old Alexandru Hossu of Southeast. His spokeswoman would not elaborate, but The Journal News reported that Hossu is the district attorney's personal trainer.

Jimmie Johnson Wins Second Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Makes Historic Leads

The Associated Press — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:40:00 +0000

A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson.

Patrick made history out front at the Daytona 500, only to see five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson reclaim his spot at the top in the end.

Johnson won his second Daytona 500 with a late push on Sunday, grabbing the spotlight from Patrick as she faded on the final lap. Patrick became the first woman in history to lead laps in "The Great American Race" and was running third on the last lap, but slipped to eighth in the late push for position.

Her fall began when Dale Earnhardt Jr.

CT Senate Candidates To Square Off in 2nd Debate

The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:18:35 +0000

Republican Linda McMahon and Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy are facing off in their second debate in Connecticut's close race for an open U.S. Senate seat.

Western NY Educator is State's Teacher of the Year

The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:15:59 +0000

A western New York social studies teacher is the state's Teacher of the Year.

MA Senate Candidates Debate Economic Policies

The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:14:34 +0000

Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren are hoping to use the momentum of their third debate to reach out to undecided voters as they head into the final weeks of Massachusetts' hard-fought Senate race.

Firm Suspected in Meningitis Outbreak Has Record of Tainted Shots

The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:08:06 +0000

Long before the current rash of fungal meningitis, the compounding pharmacy suspected in the outbreak settled a lawsuit alleging it produced a tainted shot that caused a man's death in 2004.

MA Senate Candidates Gear Up for 3rd Debate

The Associated Press — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:10:37 +0000

Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren are set to square off for their third debate in Massachusetts' U.S. Senate race.

The debate takes place at Springfield Symphony Hall at 7 p.m. It's the only debate in the western part of the state.

Burlington, VT Sends Out New City Ballots After Error

The Associated Press — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:08:27 +0000

The Vermont city of Burlington has mailed corrected city election ballots to 523 voters who had asked for absentee ballots or voted early at City Hall.