Upstate New York News Thread Sept 5.

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State fund includes casino firm
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/State-fund-includes-casino-firm-5734945.php

Gillibrand memoir traces political roots to Albany
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Gillibrand-memoir-traces-political-roots-to-Albany-5735151.php

Utica gets $364K federal fire-fighting grant
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NY_UTICA_FIRE_SAFETY_NYOL-?SITE=NYMID&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

City sells vacant Auburn firehouse to expanding Moravia-based transportation serv
http://auburnpub.com/news/local/city-sells-vacant-auburn-firehouse-to-expanding-moravia-based-transportation/article_102b9713-e798-54cd-b1df-55e9cef1fcc9.html

Hyde: Area companies not leaving after their tax breaks expire
http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_a2717970-34b5-11e4-8d02-0019bb2963f4.html

Catskill Democrats pick town justice candidate
http://www.thedailymail.net/news/article_510785f8-34be-11e4-b823-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

State police: Cohocton town clerk stole $36K
http://m.the-leader.com/article/20140904/NEWS/140909842

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1. more.

Gillibrand promotes canal recognition
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_2afc9f0e-345c-11e4-b253-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

Reed wants to assist in SRO funding
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_9107d77e-345b-11e4-8231-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

Chicken co-op originator voices frustration to Council
http://www.fltimes.com/news/article_501c006c-345d-11e4-bc3b-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm

State giving closer review of IDA exemptions
http://poststar.com/news/local/state-giving-closer-review-of-ida-exemptions/article_7faeca60-3482-11e4-ae53-001a4bcf887a.html

State panel hands down rare 'not qualified' assessment of candidatehttp://poststar.com/news/local/state-panel-hands-down-rare-not-qualified-assessment-of-candidate/article_cde02936-3478-11e4-9c1e-001a4bcf887a.html

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2. more.

Village trustees to review library lease proposal Updated Sep 4, 2014 at 5:49 PM
http://m.herkimertelegram.com/article/20140904/NEWS/140909734

Hornell closer to capital project plan
http://m.eveningtribune.com/article/20140904/NEWS/140909870

Police: Cohocton clerk stole $36K
http://m.eveningtribune.com/article/20140904/NEWS/140909839

Ulster County nears completion of Safety Net cost takeover
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20140904/ulster-county-nears-completion-of-safety-net-cost-takeover

Woodstock voters approve library budget, elect three trustees
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20140905/woodstock-voters-approve-library-budget-elect-three-trustees

Cuomo signs city financing billhttp://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/article_62762609-714f-5561-9bc8-3e89345b5f0e.html?mode=jqm

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3. more.

Franklin County updates ethics law, debates what format it should take
http://www.mpcourier.com/article/20140905/DCO/140909430

Developers call off Falls veteran housing project
http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/article_b289604f-db9a-5393-bbff-211e93444fd1.html?mode=jqm

Otsego County urged to target invasive species
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/article_baa57054-c7e2-5b43-834e-ad77cc5958ae.html?mode=jqm

City hearing tonight on how to divide nearly $1M in federal funds
http://romesentinel.com/rome/city-hearing-tonight-on-how-to-divide-nearly-1m-in-federal-funds/QBqnid!d5GMMTc@w4tPygWGrbU53w/

editorial: Ups and downs: I-81 doomsayers, a fair surprise, campaign rebates, hackers run amok
http://www.syracuse.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/09/ups_and_downs_i-81_doom_a_fair_surprise_campaign_rebates_hackers_run_amok_editor.html

Longtime Democrats tout varied experiences in primary for new Syracuse City Court judge
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/09/longtime_democrats_tout_varied_experiences_in_primary_for_new_syracuse_city_cour.html#incart_river

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4. more.

Troy Councilwoman Robertson comes under fire for online comments
http://www.troyrecord.com/government-and-politics/20140905/troy-councilwoman-robertson-comes-under-fire-at-council-meeting-for-online-comments

Ethics commission clears Troy City Councilman Doherty
http://www.troyrecord.com/government-and-politics/20140905/ethics-commission-clears-troy-city-councilman-doherty

State ed chief touts local high-school tech program
http://www.troyrecord.com/social-affairs/20140905/state-ed-chief-touts-local-high-school-tech-program

Take Back Troy Citizen Coalition leaders meet with Rosamilia, Tedesco
http://www.troyrecord.com/social-affairs/20140905/take-back-troy-citizen-coalition-leaders-meet-with-rosamilia-tedesco

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5. more.

Woolf news conference derailed by questions on Affordable Care Act, SAFE Act and Social Security
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140905/NEWS03/140909405

Jail-sharing bill signed into law
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140905/NEWS03/140909409

Labor endorses 12 Democrats for county legislature, backs Currier in Massena mayoral race

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140905/NEWS05/140909394

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6. Election enforcer at table

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Election-enforcer-at-table-5735006.php

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7. Hudson Valley news

Lawmakers Confused About Orange County Government Center Vote, Postpone Decision
http://hudsonvalley.twcnews.com/content/news/766636/lawmakers-confused-about-orange-county-government-center-vote--postpone-decision/

Tractor-Trailer Rollover on Route 17 Causes Goshen Traffic Delays
http://hudsonvalley.twcnews.com/content/news/766505/tractor-trailer-rollover-on-route-17-causes-goshen-traffic-delays/

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Hosts Human Trafficking forum
http://hudsonvalley.twcnews.com/content/news/766483/rep--sean-patrick-maloney-hosts-human-trafficking-forum/

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8. Albany area news.

Residents On Edge After Latest Shooting in Lansingburgh
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/766624/residents-on-edge-after-latest-shooting-in-lansingburgh/

Sentencing Friday for Niskayuna Man Convicted in Wife's Death
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/766630/sentencing-friday-for-niskayuna-man-convicted-in-wife-s-death/

Accused Rapist Offered Plea Deal
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/766650/accused-rapist-offered-plea-deal/

Life After Saratoga Races, Business Owners Look Forward to Upcoming Events
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/766506/life-after-saratoga-races--business-owners-look-forward-to-upcoming-events/

Schenectady School District Faces Revenue Problem
http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/766552/schenectady-school-district-faces-revenue-problem/

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9. Southern tier.

Ithaca High School on Lockdown After BB Gun Packaging Found
http://binghamton.twcnews.com/content/news/766685/ithaca-high-school-on-lockdown-after-bb-gun-packaging-found/

Prosecution Calling Witnesses to Testify in Ramsaran Murder Trial
http://binghamton.twcnews.com/content/news/766657/prosecution-calling-witnesses-to-testify-in-ramsaran-murder-trial/

Zoo Brew Kicks off Saturday at Binghamton Zoo
http://binghamton.twcnews.com/content/news/766629/zoo-brew-kicks-off-saturday-at-binghamton-zoo/

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10. Northern NY news

Convicted Murderer Gets Extra Prison Time for Court Incident
http://northernny.twcnews.com/content/news/766691/convicted-murderer-gets-extra-prison-time-for-court-incident/

Syracuse Chiefs Try to Regain Momentum in First Home Playoff Game
http://northernny.twcnews.com/content/news/766626/syracuse-chiefs-try-to-regain-momentum-in-first-home-playoff-game/

Two Accused of Slashing Tires at Destiny USA Parking Lot
http://northernny.twcnews.com/content/news/766653/two-accused-of-slashing-tires-at-destiny-usa-parking-lot/

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11. Buffalo news.

Injured Bystander and Suspect's Relatives React to Rochester Shooting
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/766617/injured-bystander-and-suspect-s-relatives-react-to-rochester-shooting/

Law Enforcement Community in Buffalo Mourning Rochester Officer Killed
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/766496/law-enforcement-community-in-buffalo-mourning-rochester-officer-killed/

Police Find Body of Missing Grand Island Teen
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/766444/police-find-body-of-missing-grand-island-teen/

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12. County supports Howes Cave plan

http://www.recordernews.com/RSSIOS/Home/09042014_casino

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13. Yale photography project organizes archived government photos of Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego Counties

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20140905/NEWS03/140909389?utm_source=tDUYBr&utm_medium=redirect&utm_campaign=wdt.me&utm_content=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FSTHLXww3vy

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14. Upstate casino developers will present plans in Albany

http://m.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2014/09/05/upstate-casino-developers-will-present-plans-in.html?r=full