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  • Politics and Government
  • Campaign finance reform proposal making its way through Albany

    In the wake of a series of political corruption cases out of Albany in recent weeks, campaign finance reform has become a popular issue in the state capitol.  Among the proposals for reforming the way money is used in political campaigns, is one from the Independent Democratic Conference. The group is wrapping up a set of statewide hearings on their plan today in Albany.

  • Education
  • Most school budgets expected to pass

    Voters in New York state go to the polls Tuesday to approve new school budgets. The New York State School Boards Association finds that many school districts are living within the limits imposed by a property tax cap enacted two years ago.

  • Agriculture
  • New York's "local" beef, often not as local as you think

    The steaks stacked in the coolers of butcher shops in New York may be marketed as local, but just what that label means varies widely.

  • Agriculture
  • A minimalist approach to winemaking proves successful for one vineyard

    As Finger Lakes wine grows in popularity around New York state and the country, one long-time vintner has separated himself from the pack by doing things the old fashioned way and keeping things simple.

  • Environment
  • Why low Lake Ontario levels mean high St. Lawrence levels

    For quite some time, the Great Lakes -- from Superior to Ontario -- have been at historically low water levels. So many people were surprised  this week that regulators are lowering the gates at the Iroquois Dam near Ogdensburg because the St. Lawrence River is too high.

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