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Bodley High School in Fulton wins Oswego County Envirothon[1]
Fulton high school wins the competition for the eighth year in a row. Will represent Oswego County at the state Envirothon later in May.
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Comptroller: New York has too many tax assessors; towns should consolidate[2]
Report says consolidation could save New Yorkers $12.5 million a year in property taxes.
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More than $200 million spent on lobbying in New York state last year[3]
It's the first time the amount passed that mark. In 2009, $66 million was spent on lobbying.
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Senate Indian Affairs panel to discuss racial concerns on 'Geronimo' codename[4]
The Apache leader's moniker as a code name for Osama bin Laden has appalled many Native Americans and drawn calls for an apology.
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U.S. Rep. Bill Owens introduces bill to honor Navy Seals[5]
U.S. Rep. Bill Owens introduced a resolution on the House floor Wednesday to honor the troops and intelligence officers who took part in the mission Sunday that resulted in the shooting death of Osama bin Laden.
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Demand for gasoline in United States continues to decline[6]
Motorists have been cutting back on the amount of gas they put into their tanks for more than a month, which could signal trouble for the economy.
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New York senators get an earful on ethics in online forum[7]
Comments through Twitter, Facebook, e-mail and instant messaging included some recommendations to take more drastic steps against corruption, as well as others arguing that such an effort would be futile.
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New York considers becoming first state to ban indoor tanning for children[8]
New York is among at least a half-dozen that bars it for children under 14, and it currently requires parental permission for tanners 14 to 17 years old.