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No Congressional Run For Maggie Brooks

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has pulled her name out of the pool of potential candidates seeking the 29th Congressional District seat.

Updated 03/12/2010 08:02 PM

Art-Abilities Show Honors Creative Batavia Boy

A creative 6th grader known as "Hammering Hank" got to show off his art at Genesee County ARC's second annual "Celebrating Art-Abilities" show in Batavia Thursday.

03/12/2010 08:13 AM

Former Governor Endorses Rick Lazio

Former Governor George Pataki endorsed Republican Rick Lazio for governor.

03/11/2010 08:42 AM

Lieutenant Governor Unveils Five-Year Budget Plan

New York State Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch has a five-year plan for the state budget to get spending under control.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:26 PM

FDA: Company Knew About Salmonella Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that the company responsible for the recall of hydrolyzed vegetable protein knowingly manufactured and distributed the contaminated ingredient.

03/10/2010 11:32 AM

Poll: A.G. Cuomo's Approval Rating Drops

A Marist College poll shows Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's approval rating fell 13 points in two weeks. Cuomo's job approval rating was 54 percent, down from 67 percent two weeks ago.

03/10/2010 08:47 AM

Governor Paterson Pushes for Spending Cap

New York Governor David Paterson wants to put a state spending cap in place and is rejecting his lieutenant governor's reported plan to borrow billions over several years to escape a fiscal crisis.

03/10/2010 08:35 AM

White House: Massa "Changed Reasons" for Leaving Congress

President Obama's spokesman calls Eric Massa's allegations about being forced from office ridiculous.

03/09/2010 11:58 AM

Nature's Variety Expands Pet Food Recall

Nature's Variety pet food company expanded a recall of some chicken flavored pet food.

03/09/2010 09:00 AM

Truck Crashes into House After High-Speed Chase

A truck almost hit a woman before plowing into her house in Batavia, Genesee County, Monday afternoon. The driver is now in guarded condition at Strong Hospital.

Updated 03/08/2010 08:58 PM

Coach Wins 546th Basketball Game

Mike Rapone has many titles: coach, athletic director and the vice principal at Notre Dame High School. Rapone can now add one more title to that list, one that has a place in local sports history.

Updated 03/07/2010 06:25 PM

Sorting Out The Congressional Replacement Process

With Congressman Eric Massa's resignation taking effect Monday, a long list of candidates hoping to replace him is already taking shape. The most likely scenario is that the governor will call a special election, which could happen as early as the next six weeks.

Updated 03/07/2010 05:29 PM

New Sex Offender Law Proposed in Warsaw

The Wyoming County village of Warsaw is proposing a new law limiting where registered sex offenders can live. It’s become a controversial issue.

03/06/2010 04:51 PM

State Lawmakers Consider Cutting Some Regents Exams

New York State lawmakers are considering cutting some of the state's Regents Exams.

03/06/2010 12:24 PM

Gov. Paterson: I'm not resigning

Governor Paterson says he will address the allegations against him at some point, but right now he's focusing on pushing forward and tending to the state's business, which includes the hotly contested budget. Our Political Reporter Josh Robin has the latest.