Upstate New York News Thread Sept 3.

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Batavia school board still undecided on vets tax exemption
http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_3924b95e-3321-11e4-bdec-0019bb2963f4.html

Daily News to bolster EventTracker feature
http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_fc6f1932-3320-11e4-b7b8-0019bb2963f4.html

Town doesn't own road it maintained for 20 years
http://www.thedailymail.net/news/article_1c183532-332d-11e4-b2e6-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

DEC to renew pollution control permit
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_67294306-32b3-11e4-a0c0-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

City Council to look at cemetery arch
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_a29007b8-32b3-11e4-8c17-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

Candidates agree in saying no to higher gas tax
http://poststar.com/news/local/candidates-agree-in-saying-no-to-higher-gas-tax/article_d5d3b182-32cd-11e4-9254-001a4bcf887a.html

Johnsburg EMS seeking big increase from town
http://poststar.com/news/local/johnsburg-ems-seeking-big-increase-from-town/article_63a1d862-32e8-11e4-b73a-001a4bcf887a.html

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1. more.

Nader visiting Glens Falls to back Green candidate
http://poststar.com/news/local/nader-visiting-glens-falls-to-back-green-candidate/article_14b15cb8-32e9-11e4-bf81-001a4bcf887a.html

Former Washington County judge endorses in race
http://poststar.com/news/local/former-washington-county-judge-endorses-in-race/article_593da4a0-32cf-11e4-aa01-001a4bcf887a.html

Sheriff defends handling of DWI case
http://poststar.com/news/local/sheriff-defends-handling-of-dwi-case/article_2ce78df4-32e7-11e4-b1f2-001a4bcf887a.html

Generations of workers the foundation of Ilion gunmaker Remington
http://www.herkimertelegram.com/article/20140902/NEWS/140909883

Belleayre Resort decision by state could be issued this week
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20140902/belleayre-resort-decision-by-state-could-be-issued-this-week

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2. more.

Democrats select Hayes for Parishville town supervisor run; Sweeney seeks town council post
http://www.mpcourier.com/article/20140903/DCO/140909748

Allegany State Park has new supervisor
http://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/article_fa145e12-32d6-11e4-b021-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=jqm

State to invest $475,000 in Upper Saranac boat launch
http://www.pressrepublican.com/news/local_news/article_a0cd32da-0d21-5dd6-8ce2-9289af1ed5fd.html?mode=jqm

Lawmaker: Like students, legislators should return to Albany
http://romesentinel.com/county/lawmaker-like-students-legislators-should-return-to-albany/QBqnib!UAvHqIUTSdgNwoiXkrTrw/

Syracuse Mayor Miner: Neighborhoods, economic vitality - not commute times - priorities for I-81
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/mayor_miner_on_i-81_no_tunnel_depressed_highway_or_larger_viaduct_will_do.html#incart_river

Magee outraising Hennessy 3 to 1 in primary for NY Assembly seat
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/magee_outraising_hennessy_3_to_1_in_ny_assembly_primary.html#incart_river

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3. more.

NT Council OKs 'Purple Heart Highway'
http://www.tonawanda-news.com/news/nt/article_f09df9aa-c443-5464-8322-92f2840c7217.html?mode=jqm

Assistant secretary of energy attends forum at RPI
http://www.troyrecord.com/general-news/20140902/assistant-secretary-of-energy-attends-forum-at-rpi

County capital projects: What will survive the cut?
http://m.uticaod.com/article/20140902/NEWS/140909865

Brasher officials discuss putting casino gaming money aside for future projects
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140903/NEWS05/140909733

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4. Hudson Valley news

Monticello Mayor Expected in Court on Corruption Charges
http://hudsonvalley.twcnews.com/content/news/766106/monticello-mayor-expected-in-court-on-corruption-charges/

No Criminal Charges To Be Filed in Alleged Anti-Semitic Claims
http://hudsonvalley.twcnews.com/content/news/765994/no-criminal-charges-to-be-filed-in-alleged-anti-semitic-claims/

Warm September Weather Comes as a Pleasant Surprise for Sullivan Co. Residents
http://hudsonvalley.twcnews.com/content/news/765972/warm-september-weather-comes-as-a-pleasant-surprise-for-sullivan-co--residents/

Newburgh Superintendent Lays Out Vision for District, Opening of Schools Address
http://hudsonvalley.twcnews.com/content/news/765941/newburgh-superintendent-lays-out-vision-for-district--opening-of-schools-address/

Leaked Celebrity Photos Cause Worries About Cloud Storage
http://hudsonvalley.twcnews.com/content/news/765981/leaked-celebrity-photos-cause-worries-about-cloud-storage/

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5. Southern tier.

Aaron Powell Sentenced to Life in Prison for Double Murder
http://binghamton.twcnews.com/content/news/766084/aaron-powell-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-double-murder/

Storm Takes Down Tree Limbs, Power Lines in Chemung and Broome Counties
http://binghamton.twcnews.com/content/news/766114/storm-takes-down-tree-limbs--power-lines-in-chemung-and-broome-counties/

Storm Takes Down Tree Limbs, Power Lines in Chemung and Broome Counties
http://binghamton.twcnews.com/content/news/766101/binghamton-city-council-meeting-gets-heated-on-webb-residency-issue/

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6. Albany area news.

Community Group Meeting with Troy Police Chief, Mayor
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/766117/community-group-meeting-with-troy-police-chief--mayor/

Second Suspect Wanted in Colonie Home Invasion Arrested
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/766126/second-suspect-wanted-in-colonie-home-invasion-arrested/

David Cassidy Expected in Schodack Court on DWI Charge
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/766099/david-cassidy-expected-in-schodack-court-on-dwi-charge/


Three Jailed in Troy Murder Arrest Sweep
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/765856/three-jailed-in-troy-murder-arrest-sweep/

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7. Buffalo news.

Boy Involved in Lancaster Swimming Accident Has Died
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/766108/boy-involved-in-lancaster-swimming-accident-has-died/

Akron Toddler's Drowning Death Ruled Accidental
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/766111/akron-toddler-s-drowning-death-ruled-accidental/

Hamburg School Board Removes Catherine Schrauth Forcucci for Official Misconduct
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/766048/hamburg-school-board-removes-catherine-schrauth-forcucci-for-official-misconduct/

Bench Trial to Begin for Man Accused of Killing Kenmore Bar Owner
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/766051/bench-trial-to-begin-for-man-accused-of-killing-kenmore-bar-owner/

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8. In statement, Cuomo weighs in on death of Steven Sotloff

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/219721/in-statement-cuomo-weighs-in-on-death-of-steven-sotloff/

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9. more

Former police chief faces new charges for stealing from children's fund
http://www.news10.com/story/26436815/former-police-chief-to-be-sentenced-for-stealing-from-childrens-fund?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Albany man pleads guilty after possessing controlled substances
http://www.news10.com/story/26437943/albany-man-pleads-guilty-after-possessing-controlled-substances?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Man sentenced for possession of an illegal handgun
http://www.news10.com/story/26437701/man-sentenced-for-possession-of-an-illegal-handgun?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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10. Libous wants court case moved from White Plains to Albany

http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/09/03/libous-wants-court-case-moved-from-white-plains-to-albany/

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11. Rensselaer casino developers say they offer the region the most

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/219742/rensselaer-casino-developers-marketing-themselves-as-the-regional-project/

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12. Save East Greenbush adds to its anti-casino action

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/219749/save-east-greenbush-adds-to-its-anti-casino-action/

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13. Protest Saturday at Gov. Cuomo’s home in New Castle

http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2014/09/03/protest-saturday-at-gov-cuomos-home-in-new-castle/