Upstate New York News Thread Aug 29 and 30th

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Attica uprising items being sent back to families
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Attica-uprising-items-being-sent-back-to-families-5720072.php

In casino deal, Albany plays the long game
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/In-casino-deal-Albany-plays-the-long-game-5719951.php

U.S. Agriculture Secretary says up to $45M to help Lake Champlain
http://www.pressrepublican.com/news/article_57f00cc4-2ed7-11e4-8efe-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

Mostly high marks for Molino in City Council review
http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_d3586c6c-2f3b-11e4-8f33-001a4bcf887a.html

AG awards grants for bulletproof vests to local police
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/crime/2014/08/28/ag-bulletproof-vests-police/14733295/

Public hearing weighs tax-cap override in town of Canandaigua
http://m.mpnnow.com/article/20140828/NEWS/140829598

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Parking woes vex village leaders
http://www.thedailymail.net/news/article_ffc424b4-2f3e-11e4-9d8b-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

Merger panel picked; schools anxious to begin study
http://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2014/08/28/elmira-heights-horseheads-pick-merger-panel/14774677/

Police union backs Marchione
http://poststar.com/news/local/police-union-backs-marchione/article_d404dc88-2efd-11e4-a63e-001a4bcf887a.html

Ilion board hears DPW concerns
http://www.herkimertelegram.com/article/20140828/NEWS/140829524

Tompkins lawmakers consider email loophole
http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2014/08/28/tompkins-considers-email-loophole/14757327/

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$1 million open space donation in Greenburgh questioned
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2014/08/29/million-open-space-donation-greenburgh-questioned/14763475/

SUNY New Paltz president s comments on housing project s critics rile Town Board
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20140828/suny-new-paltz-presidents-comments-on-housing-projects-critics-rile-town-board

New Paltz Town Hall has black mold
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20140828/new-paltz-town-hall-has-black-mold

Ulster County IDA ignored questions about tax benefits to New Paltz housing developer,
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20140828/ulster-county-ida-ignored-questions-about-tax-benefits-to-new-paltz-housing-developer-town-lawsuit-says

Help for treasurer is eyed
http://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/article_8f7f7a0e-2f35-11e4-a72d-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

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Tensions ease at Military Road project site as Benderson officials, neighbors work out plan
http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/article_a92f04f2-8627-511e-8472-9da27f55282c.html?mode=jqm

Madison, Oneida County Democrats to vote Sept. 9
http://www.oneidadispatch.com/government-and-politics/20140828/madison-oneida-county-democrats-to-vote-sept-9

North Country low-interest-loan fund established
http://www.pressrepublican.com/news/article_e76f6b46-95ce-51ba-aca9-7d4027775628.html?mode=jqm

Council approves zoning changes to allow meat plants
http://romesentinel.com/rome/council-approves-zoning-changes-to-allow-meat-plants/QBqnhB!NUtt7zaWx3Me@kV5kknArw/

NYRA official: Longer meet considered
http://www.empirepage.com/2014/8/29/new-york-news-for-august-29-2014

Walmart public hearing postponed
http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20140828/wal-mart-public-hearing-postponed

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Former council members concerned about Collamer lot deal
http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20140828/former-council-members-concerned-about-collamer-lot-deal

Dolomite review still on hold by board
http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20140828/dolomite-review-still-on-hold-by-board

OSHA reduces Coke fines
http://www.tonawanda-news.com/news/ken-ton/article_2d9c2747-5995-5016-8c34-10e56e54a09f.html?mode=jqm

City Council calls upon administration, police to take action against crime
http://www.troyrecord.com/government-and-politics/20140829/city-council-calls-upon-administration-police-to-take-action-against-crime

Cuomo announces fund offering $10M in loans for NNY businesses
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140829/NEWS03/140828637

Democrat Susan Sovie seeks Jefferson County Family Court judge seat
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140829/NEWS03/140828647

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5. Buffalo news.

Toddler Drowns in Children's Swimming Pool
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764852/toddler-drowns-in-children-s-swimming-pool/

State Police Testing Remains Found Along Lake Erie In Chautauqaua County
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764866/state-police-testing-remains-found-along-lake-erie-in-chautauqaua-county/

Police: Driver Tried to Flee After Crashing Into Ambulance
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764782/police--driver-tried-to-flee-after-crashing-into-ambulance/

Police Find Stolen Car After Suspicious House Fire
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764784/police-find-stolen-car-after-suspicious-house-fire/

Inpatient, Surgical Units To Close At ENH Newfane
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/764811/inpatient--surgical-units-to-close-at-enh-newfane/

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6. ESD names Palmer Southern Tier regional director

http://www.pressconnects.com/story/money/2014/08/28/palmer-named-esd-tier-director/14747641/

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7. Kicked Off Ballot, Congressional Candidate Files Ethics Violation

http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Kicked-Off-Ballot-Congressional-Candidate-Files-Ethics-Violation-273056661.html?m=y&smobile=y

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8. Albany area news.

Man Sentenced to 25-Life for Killing Former Nun
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764794/man-sentenced-to-25-life-for-killing-former-nun/

Man Accused of Selling Counterfeit Tickets to Jason Aldean SPAC Show
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764851/man-accused-of-selling-counterfeit-tickets-to-jason-aldean-spac-show/

Rensselaer to Re-Consider Casino Offer to Albany
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764697/rensselaer-to-re-consider-casino-offer-to-albany/

Troy Police Making Changes After Recent Violent Crimes
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764856/troy-police-making-changes-after-recent-violent-crimes/

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9. Early morning crash knocks out power in Bennington County

http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3546305.shtml?cat=10114&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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10. State to halt construction projects for Labor Day weekend

http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/08/29/state-to-halt-construction-projects-for-labor-day-weekend/

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11. From a Texas beach, Sen. Greg Ball’s #IceBucketChallenge is true to form

http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/08/29/from-a-texas-beach-sen-greg-balls-icebucketchallenge-is-true-to-form/

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12. Central Valley teachers unite under one contract; one educator not pleased with deal

http://m.uticaod.com/article/20140830/NEWS/140829468

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13. Watertown

Adams secures $50,000 grant for sidewalk improvements
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140830/NEWS03/140839973

Colton-Pierrepont purchases new oil boiler system for $19,750
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140830/NEWS05/140839977

MED to spend $30,000 for substation transformer repair
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140830/NEWS05/140839980

Lewis County hospital, Legislature agree on repayment plan
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140830/NEWS04/140839955

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14. Albany area news.

Thinner Albany County Legislature on hold
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Smaller-Albany-County-Legislature-must-wait-5722314.php

Troy Democratic leaders fight each other
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Troy-Democratic-leaders-fight-each-other-5722517.php

'Troy Night Out' Showcases the Good in a City That's Seen a Lot of Bad
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/765004/-troy-night-out--showcases-the-good-in-a-city-that-s-seen-a-lot-of-bad/

State to probe pastor's injury at water park
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-investigates-Zoom-Flume-water-park-accident-5722625.php

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Audit cites Medina school board for excessive fund balances
http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_2d5d4234-2ffd-11e4-8a25-0019bb2963f4.html

Johnson City voters have choice of three in board race
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2014/08/29/johnson-city-board-elections/14800465/

Binghamton looks to increase parking revenue
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2014/08/29/binghamton-parking-garage-funds/14803437/

Residents, CSX clash over road conditions
http://www.thedailymail.net/news/article_4bd8cafe-300b-11e4-9a04-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

City takes new approach to road repair season
http://www.the-leader.com/article/20140829/NEWS/140829626/1994/NEWS

Elmira mayors gather for historic photo
http://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2014/08/29/former-elmira-mayors-photo/14825981/

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Lawsuit filed over clay mine approval
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_22ac320a-2f8a-11e4-b0c8-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

Upstate Niagara wins USDA contract
http://www.tonawanda-news.com/news/article_c3bf9f27-3648-53c9-ac31-493d434fcf75.html?mode=jqm


Transfer of Ontario County nursing home set for end of September
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_d86c168e-2f88-11e4-96dd-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

Mortgage tax revenue sliding in Warren County
http://poststar.com/news/local/mortgage-tax-revenue-sliding-in-warren-county/article_5ae6c9f4-2f8b-11e4-badb-001a4bcf887a.html

Warren County leaders discuss court expansion options
http://poststar.com/news/local/warren-county-leaders-discuss-court-expansion-options/article_627c622a-2f8e-11e4-a365-001a4bcf887a.html

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Salmon River school board approves water pact with town of Fort Covington
http://www.mpcourier.com/article/20140830/DCO/140839945

Teachout visitmoved to Saturday
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/article_8715de62-ad33-5468-91f9-d782aa739a38.html?mode=jqm

Utica police officers to wear body cameras thanks to $60,000 grant from state
http://romesentinel.com/public-safety/utica-police-officers-to-wear-body-cameras-thanks-to-60-000-grant-from-state/QBqnhB!ld9F@t3w2fYwZJP36@@ikg/

City hopes third time a charm for bids
http://romesentinel.com/rome/city-hopes-third-time-a-charm-for-bids/QBqnhC!owmGUcipmtJBhYAD8KbnQ/

Funds to help agencies for disabled seek shared resources, efficiencies
http://romesentinel.com/county/funds-to-help-agencies-for-disabled-seek-shared-resources-efficiencies/QBqnhz!kF7dW4cpvl8LVU93LpOhw/

River Road in NT may get Purple Heart designation
http://www.tonawanda-news.com/news/nt/article_09a803ec-1085-5217-a154-d109233c1717.html?mode=jqm