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CAPITAL REGION
State's electricity supply adequate for summer demand
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Despite near record-high energy use predictions, there should be plenty of electricity to power the Capital Region’s air conditioners this summer, according to the New York Independent System Operator.
UK official: London attack could be terror-related
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
LONDON — A British official says a violent attack near a London barracks is being investigated as a possible terrorist act
Oklahoma City mayor: Up to 13,000 homes hit by tornado
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
MOORE, Okla. — Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett says 12,000 to 13,000 homes were affected by the tornado that tore through a city suburb.
MALTA
Malta wants GloFo to pay for more traffic improvements
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Malta Town Board wants GlobalFoundries to help pay for planned improvements on Round Lake Road west of Northway Exit 11 — but the company is resisting.
SCHENECTADY
Voters easily OK $159.3M Schenectady school budget proposal
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
City residents approved the Schenectady City School District budget on Tuesday, but many of those who voted for it did so reluctantly.
10 things to know for Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday.
SARATOGA COUNTY
Saratoga County districts’ proposals get green light from public
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Voters overwhelmingly approved school district budgets around Saratoga County on Tuesday.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Montgomery County spending plans get voter approval
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Voters Tuesday approved the newly merged Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District’s $18.1 million budget proposal by a huge margin, with a 154-17 vote.
LAKE GEORGE
Boat checks garner public support at Lake George hearing
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Preventing the spread of invasive species with mandatory boat inspections financed by increased registration fees received wide support at a public hearing Tuesday in Lake George.
LAKE GEORGE
North Country’s casino hopes killed
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Lake George’s hopes of a live-table casino were dashed Tuesday.
SCHOHARIE COUNTY
Middleburgh voters say no, rest of Schoharie County OKs school budgets
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Voters in all Schoharie County school districts except Middleburgh approved 2013-14 budget proposals Tuesday.
FULTON COUNTY
Budget plans approved by voters in 4 Fulton County districts
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Residents in Fulton County approved spending plans Tuesday in four school districts.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Saratoga Springs council mandates rifles be concealed in public
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Gun owners will have to put their rifles in cases before carrying them in downtown Saratoga Springs under a new local law passed Tuesday night.
CAPITAL REGION
UPDATE: Niskayuna, Middleburgh voters reject budgets
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Voters in the Niskayuna Central School District rejected tonight a proposed 2013-14 budget that would have exceeded its state-imposed cap on property tax increases.
BROADALBIN
Search fails to find two men who went missing on Sacandaga Lake
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Great Sacandaga Lake refused to give up two missing fishermen through the second day of a police search effort.
