Website contains millions of state and local government financial records State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that financial information for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York http://www.openbooknewyork.com/, a transparency website launched by DiNapoli in 2008. The database, going back to 2007, can be downloaded in an […]
DONNA BRYSON, Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The Associated Press is seeking to broaden independent news coverage of the White House under an administration that is hypersensitive about its image and which frequently bars the press from events involving President Barack Obama. AP White House correspondent Julie Pace and chief White House photographer Charles Dharapak […]
FOXNEWS Senate Democrats are joining House lawmakers in pressing President Obama again on nuclear negotiations with Iran, insisting the president hold Tehran to iron-clad international agreements and keep them apprised of developments including the need for new sanctions. The letter was signed Friday by 23 Democratic senators and is nearly identical to the one recently […]
Former Altmar Clerk-Treasurer Wrote Herself Checks, Pocketed Cash State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced this week that an audit and investigation by his office revealed a former official of the now-dissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County stole more than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and charged her with […]
Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement Accepted through April 30 ALBANY, NY (03/21/2014)(readMedia)– New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Joan McDonald this week announced the extension of the public comment period on the High Speed Rail Empire Corridor Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which outlines plans for improving passenger and freight […]
At March meeting of Town Council: In answer to a strong challenge about her service on the Town Council Shirley Lasker provided a spirited response. Mr. Sweet seconded her response. Mr. Gromack chose to launch a personal attack. Tough truths remain. By Tom Nimick My challenge to Shirley Lasker began by recalling her early reputation […]