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Grim Fish Study Prompts Hudson Campaign
Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. (AP) - A new report showing long-term declines for 10 species of Hudson River fish has spawned a campaign to attack a variety of possible causes.
Governor Pays $1,250 for Rent-Stabilized Apartment
New York (AP) -- Rent stabilization laws govern about a million apartments New York City, including one rented by Governor Paterson and his wife.
Commission Receives Record Complaints against Judges
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- The State Commission on Judicial Conduct says it received a record 1,711 complaints last year against some of the state's 3,500 judges and justices. Most complaints were dismissed after preliminary review.
State campgrounds to open for summer season Friday
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- Campgrounds operated by the state Department of Environmental Conservation will officially open for the season on Friday.
NY Seeks Internet Violence Law
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- A proposal in New York would make a felony of committing violent acts for display on Internet video sites.
Republicans Call for Legislation to End Nursing Shortage
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- State Assembly Republican leader James Tedisco is calling for passage of legislation aimed at ending the state's nursing shortage.
Baseball Great 'Goose' Gossage to Tour Hall of Fame
Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP) -- Famed relief pitcher Rich "Goose" Gossage will get a tour of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Monday, a prelude to his induction ceremony in July.
State Senate to Address Subprime Lending and Foreclosures
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- The state Senate Banks Committee is scheduled to take up the subprime lending crisis at a hearing today in Albany.
Former upstate police chief's wife charged in drug bust
Schenectady, N.Y. (AP)-- The wife of a former Schenectady police chief is among 24 people accused of being part of an upstate drug ring.
Officials Capture Black Bear Roaming Syracuse suburb
Geddes, N.Y. (AP) - A bear roaming a central New York suburb is now headed back to the wild.