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NYS Resolution Honors Women's Suffrage Wagon

Allison Dunne — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:47:18 +0000

An elected official in the Hudson Valley is behind a movement to put New York front and center of the women’s suffrage centennial in 2020. For starters, she has worked to ensure that New York has a new day to commemorate, in just a few weeks.

The state Senate and Assembly Tuesday adopted a resolution, calling on the governor to proclaim July 1 this year as the “Spirit of 1776” Wagon Day in the State of New York. Here’s Susan Zimet, founder of Votes for Women 2020, the non-profit organization planning suffrage centennial events in 2017 and 2020.

Herbert London: The Lack Of Seriousness

Herbert London — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:42:00 +0000

Have we reached a stage in our national development where seriousness on almost any subject is impossible? Examples abound.

Senator Sanders Calls for Action to Address High Average Student Loan Debt

Pat Bradley — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:30:00 +0000

A new report from the U.S. Joint Economic Committee shows two-thirds of college graduates have student loan debt. It also finds that the amount of debt is more than 60 percent of the average annual income for recent graduates.

Meteorologist Paul Caiano's Midday Forecast

Paul Caiano — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:17:35 +0000

Newshannel 13 meteorologist Paul Caiano delivers the Midday Weather Summary for Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

Gomez,Markey Clash In Final Senate Campaign Debate

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:15:00 +0000

The two candidates in next week’s special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts faced off in their final debate last night. It was wide-ranging and spirited.

Veteran Democratic Congressman Edward Markey and Republican newcomer Gabriel Gomez exchanged barbs over each other’s records as both attempted to close the sale with voters heading into the final days of the campaign.

Excessive Rain Impacting Farm And Garden Crops

Pat Bradley — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Incessant rain over the past few weeks has saturated farm fields and garden plots.

NY Legislative Spotlight On Human Trafficking

Dave Lucas — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:39:40 +0000

As the close of New York's legislative session draws near, advocates are pressing for passage of more effective anti-human trafficking legislation. If you search "New York Sex Trafficking" on Google news, you'll find more than 12,000 recent articles. Awareness of the problem has resulted in the growth of public concern.

Two Hudson Valley Congressmen Explain Their Farm Bill Approach

Allison Dunne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:01:18 +0000

The Farm Bill, which contains the nation’s food stamp program, is slated to be voted upon this week in the House of Representatives. Two Congressmen from the Hudson Valley say their approach to the bill is for the greater good of agriculture in their region. However, their views do not sit well with many in their parties.

Paul Elisha: In The Ongoing American Saga, We All Have A Part To Play!

Paul Elisha — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:50:00 +0000

Back around 1934 or 1935, when this ancient veteran was in his early teens, my perennial friend and I would saunter the streets of our neighborhood, chanting the latest in ‘smart-aleck’ sayings: “I’m a peaceful guy and I’ll kill the first person who doesn’t believe me!”

Springfield Budget Bets On Casino Development

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:00 +0000

The proposed budget for the coming fiscal year in Springfield Massachusetts is balanced with the help of $5 million from casino developer MGM. The money was included in the budget presented by the city’s mayor even though a Springfield casino is not guaranteed. Casino opponents are crying foul.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno describes his proposed $571.8 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1^st as a “ hold the line” budget.