links for 2011-02-22

Insects are nutritious and easy to raise without harming the environment. They also have a nice nutty taste

Amid dire budget talk, no sign of state union contract talks starting

Gov. Andrew Cuomo indicated Sunday night he would be willing to wait on measure such as his property tax cap and ethics overhaul before the state budget is completed.

Still, he described himself as being “impatient” and that the voters want to see change come to the state quickly as well.

New York will soon be asking the public to make suggestions online and by text message.

The teachers union has launched a multimillion-dollar TV campaign in opposition to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s education cuts with an ad that pits cut schoolchildren against wealthy Wall Street executives.

As expected, the Republican leaders in NY-26 have selected Assemblywoman Jane Corwin to run for the yet-to-be-called special election for the seat vacated by Rep. Chris Lee in the wake of his Craigslist scandal.

The Oncenter began its transformation into a giant bowling alley on Monday in preparation for the 2011 United States Bowling Women’s Championships.

A New York City councilman and other protesters chanting "Tax the rich" disrupted a speech by Gov. Andrew Cuomo..