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<summary type="html">&lt;ul&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/nyregion/13gillibrand.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Gillibrand Still Trying to Win Over Bloomberg&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/13/us/AP-US-Taxi-Meter-Scam.html?_r=1&amp;amp;ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;NYC: Taxi Drivers Overcharged Riders by $8.3M-Plus&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_hirams_a_loser_again__in_poll_and_at_court.html&quot;&gt;New poll finds only 15% support Hiram Monserrate as court rules against restoring his Senate seat  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911230&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Saratoga meet this year? Don't bet on it &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130330/1003/State-Senate-increases-staff-and-payroll-after-coup&quot;&gt;State Senate increases staff and payroll after coup&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/paterson_rips_into_top_aide_as_quitter_Pj7stjMTMfS7yC1HZ8N6EL&quot;&gt;Paterson rips into top aide as quitter&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/nyregion/13gillibrand.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Gillibrand Still Trying to Win Over Bloomberg&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/13/us/AP-US-Taxi-Meter-Scam.html?_r=1&amp;amp;ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;NYC: Taxi Drivers Overcharged Riders by $8.3M-Plus&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_hirams_a_loser_again__in_poll_and_at_court.html&quot;&gt;New poll finds only 15% support Hiram Monserrate as court rules against restoring his Senate seat  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911230&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Saratoga meet this year? Don't bet on it &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130330/1003/State-Senate-increases-staff-and-payroll-after-coup&quot;&gt;State Senate increases staff and payroll after coup&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/paterson_rips_into_top_aide_as_quitter_Pj7stjMTMfS7yC1HZ8N6EL&quot;&gt;Paterson rips into top aide as quitter&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911263&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Cramming takes new meaning:   SUNY students complain crowded classrooms are hurting their opportunities   &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911262&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Don't pay, don't sell Medicare D&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911230&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Saratoga meet this year? Don't bet on it &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911173&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Paterson aide had 1995 domestic incident&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910981&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Wage growth robust in Albany County, Labor Dept. finds  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911039&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Metroplex buys key downtown Schenectady building&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910807&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/13/2010&quot;&gt;Kaye takes on Paterson investigations&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911267&amp;amp;category=STATE&quot;&gt;In Troy to talk, but eyes on Albany: Cuomo visits breakfast fundraiser, but won't say what his future holds   &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911268&amp;amp;category=STATE&quot;&gt;Upside down world in Albany?&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/13/us/AP-US-Taxi-Meter-Scam.html?_r=1&amp;amp;ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;NYC: Taxi Drivers Overcharged Riders by $8.3M-Plus&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/12/us/politics/AP-US-NY-Senate.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;DioGuardi, Dad of 'Idol' Judge, to Run for Senate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=911305&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Independence Party endorses Schumer for Senate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/13/latest_news/latestnews03.txt&quot;&gt;County wages below national average&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/13/opinion/our_view.txt&quot;&gt;editorial:  Hit &amp; Misses&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Batavia Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/6569939.txt&quot;&gt;Three OTBs form racing council&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/13/opinion/editorials/6562124.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Offender registry an imperfect tool&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120380/1116/news/Owego-elections-revive-hand-counts&quot;&gt;Owego elections revive hand-counts&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120378/1116/news/Broome+officials+ground+summer+air+show&quot;&gt;Broome officials ground summer air show&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100313/VIEWPOINTS02/3130301/1120/VIEWPOINTS/Moral-imperative-of-reform&quot;&gt;Rev. Tom Hobbes:  Moral imperative of reform&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/986268/senate-bans-cigarettes-in-mail.html&quot;&gt;Senate bans cigarettes in mail shipments&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985632/senate-oks-ban-on-mailing-tobacco.html&quot;&gt;Senate vote endangers Seneca mail-order cigarette business&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986481/canal-side-advances-on-vote-by.html&quot;&gt;Canal Side advances on vote by board&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986495/annual-st-pats-luncheon-draws.html&quot;&gt;Annual St. Pat’s luncheon draws a flock of politicians&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986473/county-legislature-staff-reshuffling.html&quot;&gt;City of Buffalo:  County Legislature staff reshuffling may not result in savings&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986460/police-station-found-free-of-hazards.html&quot;&gt;North Buffalo Police station found free of hazards&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986439/deal-made-on-hours-of-training.html&quot;&gt; Deal made on hours of training for co-pilots&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986475/yates-barn-owner-wont-appeal-ruling.html&quot;&gt;Yates Barn owner won’t appeal ruling preserving landmark status&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986470/businesses-to-pay-to-dump-tires.html&quot;&gt;Businesses to pay to dump tires&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986469/marilla-oks-part-time-assessor.html&quot;&gt;Marilla OKs part-time assessor&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986462/reopened-sugar-shack-expected.html&quot;&gt;Reopened sugar shack expected to sweeten county’s bottom line&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986471/3-gop-county-chairmen-plan-to.html&quot;&gt; 3 GOP county chairmen plan to support Volker for re-election&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986454/meetings-planned-to-detail-nfta.html&quot;&gt;Meetings planned to detail NFTA restructuring study&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986448/three-regions-cooperate-on-plan.html&quot;&gt;Three regions cooperate on plan to boost racing&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985447/little-drama-in-genesee-voting.html&quot;&gt;Little drama in Genesee voting&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986389/state-audit-criticizes-broderick.html&quot;&gt;State audit criticizes Broderick on handling of estates&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986398/google-internet-competition-stirs.html&quot;&gt;Google Internet competition stirs interest&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/986218/dont-deepen-debt.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Don't deepen debt&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/13/986400/it-seems-to-us.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  It seems to us . . .&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Canandaigua Daily Messenger&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/topstories/x1664756317/Chemung-County-Conservative-Party-endorses-Tom-Reed&quot;&gt;Chemung County Conservative Party endorses Tom Reed&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/elections/x1664755499/Brooks-says-shes-not-running-for-29th-Congressional-seat&quot;&gt;Brooks says she's not running for 29th Congressional seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/topstories/x673416639/Assembly-Minority-Leader-Brian-Kolb-talks-budget&quot;&gt;Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb talks budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/highlight/x673417717/Kevin-Frisch-State-lawmakers-not-worth-their-salt&quot;&gt;Kevin Frisch:  State lawmakers not worth their salt&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1664755409/Cheers-and-Jeers-for-Friday-March-12&quot;&gt;editorial:  Cheers and Jeers&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capitol Confidential&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23717/monserrate-expulsion-upheld/&quot;&gt;Monserrate expulsion upheld&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23713/staten-island-fatten-island/&quot;&gt;Staten Island = Fatten Island?&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23712/veteran-capitol-worker-ponders-senate-run/&quot;&gt;Veteran Capitol worker ponders Senate run&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23705/every-candidacy-starts-with-a-4-12-percent-step/&quot;&gt;Every candidacy starts with a 4.12 percent step&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23700/gibson-grabs-clifton-park/&quot;&gt;Gibson grabs Clifton Park&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23699/more-mailing-against-monserrate/&quot;&gt;More mailing against Monserrate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23693/bottlers-thank-their-friends-on-air/&quot;&gt;Bottlers thank their friends on air&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23694/video-cuomo-takes-questions/&quot;&gt;Video: Cuomo takes questions&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23686/monroe-countys-brooks/&quot;&gt;Monroe County’s Brooks won’t run in 29th CD race&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23685/23685/&quot;&gt;Cuomo: Ask Paterson, he asked me&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23588/reilich-i-wouldnt-do-that-its-disloyal/&quot;&gt;Reilich: I wouldn’t do that, it’s disloyal&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23681/poll-peralta-leads-monserrate-who-voters-view-unfavorably/&quot;&gt;Poll: Peralta leads Monserrate, who voters view unfavorably&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23679/paterson-it-makes-no-difference-kaye-or-cuomo/&quot;&gt;Paterson: It makes no difference, Kaye or Cuomo&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Catskill Daily Mail&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b17ff6ba61998535709.txt&quot;&gt;Snowblasted mountaintop could get disaster aid&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b19e64fef8173198674.txt&quot;&gt;Village trustee contest pits incumbents vs. newcomers&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b1aa8c3ae6773250627.txt&quot;&gt;Students speak out on budget cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b1ad2d43e4726955200.txt&quot;&gt;Lasher, Reinhold unopposed&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/13/opinion/editorials/doc4b9b3113cc867887457604.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Ringwald and Oliver for Coxsackie Village Board&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;City Room (NY Times)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/carriage-horses-have-their-day-at-city-hall/&quot;&gt;Carriage Horses Have Their Day at City Hall&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/a-move-to-protect-low-wage-workers/&quot;&gt;A Move to Protect Low-Wage Workers&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/city-cabbies-gouge-passengers-out-of-millions-agency-finds/&quot;&gt;Cabbies Gouge Passengers Out of Millions, Agency Finds&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/albany-reform-group-led-by-koch-lays-out-goals/&quot;&gt;Albany ‘Reform’ Group Led by Koch Lays Out Goals&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/answers-about-the-gowanus-canal-part-3/&quot;&gt;Answers About the Gowanus Canal, Part 3&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/city-moves-to-end-a-bronx-olfactory-nightmare/&quot;&gt;City Moves to End a Bronx Olfactory Nightmare&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Law/Courts, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/yassky-to-head-taxi-agency/&quot;&gt;Yassky Nominated to Head Taxi Agency&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/school-safety-agent-charged-in-drunk-driving-death/&quot;&gt;School Safety Agent Charged in Drunken-Driving Death&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Daily Politics&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/diaz-sr-anti-salt-is-anti-puer.html&quot;&gt;Diaz Sr.: Anti-Salt Is Anti-Puerto Rican&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/paterson-fills-administration.html&quot;&gt;Paterson Fills Administration Gaps&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/1199-wfp-play-hardball-on-heal.html&quot;&gt;1199, WFP Play Hardball On Healthcare&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/monserrate-expects-a-win-in-co.html&quot;&gt;Monserrate Expects A Win In Court UPDATE: Denied!  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/10-dem-chairs-for-dinallo.html&quot;&gt;10 Dem Chairs For Dinallo&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/patersons-health-guru-plug-the.html&quot;&gt;Paterson's health guru: Plug the budget with a soda tax, not borrowing &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/pataki-still-not-saying-no-on.html&quot;&gt;Pataki Still Not Saying 'No' On Senate Run  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/bloomberg-pledges-to-help-ravi.html&quot;&gt;Bloomberg Pledges To Help Ravitch Sell His Plan  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/wfp-to-interview-gillibrand-ta.html&quot;&gt;WFP To Interview Gillibrand, Tasini&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/brooks-out-in-ny-29.html&quot;&gt;Brooks Out In NY-29&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/reports-of-salts-death-have-be.html&quot;&gt;Reports Of Salt's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/siena-13th-sd-is-peraltas-to-l.html&quot;&gt;Siena: 13th SD Is Peralta's To Lose&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/yassky-finds-a-home-in-city-ha.html&quot;&gt;Yassky Is Bloomberg's New Taxi Chief &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/paterson-its-the-legislature-t.html&quot;&gt;Paterson: It's The Legislature That's Distracted &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Dunkirk Observer&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537236.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Lawmakers field questions on farm bill, wine, state parks&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537235.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Senecas upset over PACT ACT passage by Senate&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537234.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Not interested in a Tea party? Try Coffee&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537232.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Dayton highway chief indicted&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Elmira Star Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120360/1117/news/Battle-heats-up-over-Corning-Painted-Post-school-makeover&quot;&gt;Battle heats up over Corning-Painted Post school makeover&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120345/1117/news/Elmira+Heights+mayoral+race+highlights+elections&quot;&gt;Elmira Heights mayoral race highlights elections&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120365/1117/news/Brooks+rejects+congressional+run+for+Massa+s+seat&quot;&gt;Brooks rejects congressional run for Massa's seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120359/1117/news/Elmira+presses+code+on+rental+properties&quot;&gt;Elmira presses code on rental properties&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100313/VIEWPOINTS/3130313/1121/viewpoints/Good-riddance&quot;&gt;John Clearly:  Good riddance&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Finger Lakes Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9a766a56c9b343708752.txt&quot;&gt;Public opinion varies widely on proposal to dissolve the village of Seneca Falls&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9a77e911d2d964281251.txt&quot;&gt;Seneca Falls Village Board pursues intermunicipal deal &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9a78c4d0eea656784423.txt&quot;&gt;Intuition led to Geneva school vote error discovery&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9a7a755ac95997831501.txt&quot;&gt;Ontario board sets hearing on rifle hunting law &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9940b51657e268595819.txt&quot;&gt;Savannah OKs water project engineering firm&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b99412d1a576865951315.txt&quot;&gt;Lyons school officials preparing for worst &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130330/1003/State-Senate-increases-staff-and-payroll-after-coup&quot;&gt;State Senate increases staff and payroll after coup&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130329/1006/Lawmakers-demand-MTA-audit--halt-of-tax&quot;&gt;Lawmakers demand MTA audit, halt of tax&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120373/1117/news/Massa+scandal+continues+to+simmer&quot;&gt;Massa scandal continues to simmer&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120385/1116/news/Kaye+s+stock+rises+in+state+investigations&quot;&gt;Kaye's stock rises in state investigations&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Glens Falls Post Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_4fef599a-2e1d-11df-9136-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;This election could be last for village of Corinth&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/state-and-regional/article_42edcefe-9556-594d-b330-02eeff4241fe.html&quot;&gt;State audit knocks ex-NY official's estate work &lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520738.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Fulton County OKs water plan&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520740.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Amsterdam Zoning Board allows more input from public on cell tower&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520741.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Montgomery County’s bridge projects to move forward&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520742.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Johnstown to solicit bids for federally mandated reservoir project&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Herkimer Evening Telegram&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x673416559/Mohawk-residents-get-to-vote-on-eliminating-village-justice&quot;&gt;Mohawk residents get to vote on eliminating village justice&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1526461331/Town-board-considering-noise-ordinance&quot;&gt;Warren Town Board considering noise ordinance&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Hornell Evening Tribune&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x427966109/Alfred-supervisor-says-town-cut-out-of-wind-profits&quot;&gt;Alfred supervisor says town cut out of wind profits&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1526461692/Final-piece-of-Howard-wind-farm-in-place&quot;&gt;Final piece of Howard wind farm in place&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x313361996/In-October-Tribune-reporter-spent-a-day-following-Eric-Massa&quot;&gt;In October, Tribune reporter spent a day following Eric Massa&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x313361782/Democrats-still-without-a-name&quot;&gt;Democrats still without a name &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Ithaca Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120350/1126/news/Tompkins+village+taxes+soaring&quot;&gt;Tompkins village taxes soaring&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120368/1126/news/Trumansburg+water++zoning+issues+heat+mayoral+race&quot;&gt;Trumansburg water, zoning issues heat mayoral race&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120381/1126/news/Ithaca+school+chief+shapes+budget+cuts&quot;&gt;Ithaca school chief shapes budget cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120354/1126/news/2+800+Tompkins+residents+to+receive+reassessment+notices&quot;&gt;2,800 Tompkins residents to receive reassessment notices&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120340/1126/news/Seneca+Falls+faces+dissolution+vote&quot;&gt;Seneca Falls faces dissolution vote&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120330/1126/news/Assemblyman+Kolb+holds+town+meetings+Saturday&quot;&gt;Assemblyman Kolb holds town meetings Saturday&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100313/VIEWPOINTS02/3130312/1129/viewpoints/High-tech-=-more-info&quot;&gt;Robert Freeman:  High tech = more info&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Jamestown Post-Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553190.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;State Legislators Gather, Discuss State Budget Proposals&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553193.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Legislators Field Variety Of Questions&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Journal News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100313/NEWS02/3130337/1026/NEWS10/Mount-Vernon-City-Council-gives-aide-54-000-raise&quot;&gt;Mount Vernon City Council gives aide $54,000 raise&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100313/NEWS02/3130340/1026/NEWS10/Committee-Unfair-campaigning-found-in-Croton&quot;&gt;Committee: Unfair campaigning found in Croton&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100313/OPINION/3130308/1015/OPINION01/9-11-responder-settlement-is-welcome&quot;&gt;editorial:  9/11 responder settlement is welcome&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Kingston Daily Freeman&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9ae3c475b02688594696.txt&quot;&gt;City panel to weigh future of former Kings Inn motel&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b2e464e9fa592304762.txt&quot;&gt;Two Tivoli trustees face contest Tuesday&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b2ebed268c415069216.txt&quot;&gt;Catskill trustees consider clothing bin rules&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/13/opinion/doc4b9952c96f84a540152359.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Right prescription&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Middletown Times Herald-Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100313/COMM/3130323/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Reviving downtown an election issue in Monroe&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100313/NEWS/3130321/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Middletown schools impress state education chief&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NY1&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/115089/monserrate--queens-rivals-lock-horns-in-ny1-debate&quot;&gt;Monserrate, Queens Rivals Lock Horns In NY1 Debate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/115090/judge-asks-wtc-workers-to-weigh-in-on-city-s-settlement&quot;&gt;Judge Asks WTC Workers To Weigh In On City's Settlement&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/115132/tlc-officials-uncover-cab-drivers--alleged-price-gouging-scheme&quot;&gt;TLC Officials Uncover Cab Drivers' Alleged Price-Gouging Scheme&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_an_agonizing_decision_for_911_heroes.html&quot;&gt;Take small payout now or wait for better bill from Congress? 9/11 heroes to make harrowing choice &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_hirams_a_loser_again__in_poll_and_at_court.html&quot;&gt;New poll finds only 15% support Hiram Monserrate as court rules against restoring his Senate seat  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_theyre_trying_to_buy_us_off_ailing_heroes_worry_about_treatment__debt.html&quot;&gt;Ailing Ground Zero heroes worry about treatment &amp; debt in settlement: 'They're trying to buy us off'  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_theyll_reap_the_lions_share_of_settlement_for_911_sick.html&quot;&gt;Lawyers from 3 different firms stand to collect $200M if 9/11 settlement goes through&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_relative_of_bronx_politicians_admits_to_embezzling_from_taxpayerfunded_charity.html&quot;&gt;Relative of Bronx politicians admits to embezzling from taxpayer-funded charity for trips, meals  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_joe_dioguardi_american_idol_judge_kara_dioguardis_dad_to_run_for_kirsten_gillibr.html&quot;&gt;Joe DioGuardi, 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi's dad, to run for Kirsten Gillibrand Senate seat &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_boos_for_hiram_at_elex_debate.html&quot;&gt;Hiram Monserrate booed, heckled during debate against Jose Peralta as they vie for Senate seat  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_insult_to_911_injury.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Insult to 9/11 injury: Settlement deal demeans Ground Zero heroes' sacrifice  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_payback_time.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Payback time: State must nail sleazy bosses who steal their workers' wages  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/13/2010-03-13_candid_cameras.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Candid camera: Security videos nab fiend in woman's bloodly bar room beating  &lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/challenging_gilly_r7mZAghn577FFDZidsYRdL&quot;&gt;editorial: Challenging Gilly&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/send_nyc_space_shuttle_bLw2tNUER7JJxh0rJpc9NK&quot;&gt;editorial: Send NYC a space shuttle&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/how_to_not_hike_taxes_LlP7QB5pD8S2TnjDET43iI&quot;&gt;editorial: How to not hike taxes&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/paterson_rips_into_top_aide_as_quitter_Pj7stjMTMfS7yC1HZ8N6EL&quot;&gt;Paterson rips into top aide as quitter&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mike_shakes_head_on_no_salt_bid_vHBMMQDSKHd4ZPQOxRFhkL&quot;&gt;Mike shakes head on no-salt bid&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mike_gal_has_an_eye_fLxtS8FEKsgpuoFtTNxffI&quot;&gt;Bloomberg's girlfriend in talks to run for Senate  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/hiram_gets_poll_axed_35UczJoVK5qSxd1cgW4cYJ&quot;&gt;Hiram gets poll-axed&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/nyregion/13taxi.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;New York Cabs Gouged Riders Out of Millions&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/nyregion/13principal.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Federal Panel Finds Bias in Ouster of Principal&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/nyregion/13gillibrand.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Gillibrand Still Trying to Win Over Bloomberg&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/science/earth/13zero.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Hurdles Still Remain for Ground Zero Settlement&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/nyregion/13letter.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Save Station Agent Jobs, 3 House Democrats Urge&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/nyregion/13gittell.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Marilyn Gittell, Advocate for Local School Decisions, Dies at 78&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/us/politics/13smoke.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Senate Backs Ban on Mail-Order Cigarettes in Setback for Tribe&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/nyregion/13bigcity.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Susan Dominus:  As the Budget Ax Swings Again, There May Be No Way to Avoid the Pain&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/opinion/13herbert.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;Bob Herbert:  Big Brother in Blue&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/opinion/13sat4.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;editorial:  ‘A Culture of Corruption’&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Newsday&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/paterson-promises-to-cooperate-in-probe-1.1808620&quot;&gt;Paterson promises to cooperate in probe&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/bayport-man-pleads-guilty-in-cuomo-harassment-case-1.1808588&quot;&gt;Bayport man pleads guilty in Cuomo harassment case&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/ex-gop-congressman-eyes-gillibrand-s-senate-seat-1.1808595&quot;&gt;Ex-GOP congressman eyes Gillibrand's Senate seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/member-mta-board-not-discussing-2010-fare-increase-1.1808625&quot;&gt;Member: MTA board not discussing 2010 fare increase&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-contract-to-pay-108g-for-6-years-on-job-1.1808645&quot;&gt;Cops' contract to pay $108G for 6 years on job&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/details-of-the-suffolk-police-arbitration-award-1.1808756&quot;&gt;Details of the Suffolk Police Arbitration Award&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/hempstead-moves-to-quickly-open-alternative-school-1.1808613&quot;&gt;Hempstead moves to quickly open alternative school&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/victims-approval-of-ground-zero-settlement-seen-1.1808619&quot;&gt;Victims' approval of Ground Zero settlement seen&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/columnists/gwen-young/community-watchdog-when-pothole-damage-isn-t-covered-1.1808664&quot;&gt;When pothole damage isn't covered&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Niagara Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_071230633.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;State funds secured for libraries&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_071230603.html&quot;&gt;Niagara Board poised to OK projects&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_071224747.html&quot;&gt;An education that's SMART&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_071224429.html&quot;&gt;Broderick audit sent to DA&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneida Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b9b1499c477d092032532.txt&quot;&gt;Madison County Supervisors debate county fair funds, protest IDA tax&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b9b14bd4e188478194912.txt&quot;&gt;Oneida Indian Nation, Upstate Citizens for Equality at odds over tribe recognition date&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99c8dc335cd510955647.txt&quot;&gt;State pays city of Oneida $91,000 for justice center&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneonta Daily Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_071180014.html&quot;&gt;Otsego behind in deliveries to MOSA&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_071180041.html&quot;&gt;An additional 685 acres of land to be used for watershed protection&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_071180043.html&quot;&gt;Walton woman named to quality-of-care board&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_071180019.html&quot;&gt;Delaware County to apply for federal funds to develop fiber-optic broadband network&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_071180025.html&quot;&gt;14 staffing cuts proposed for Oneonta city school district&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_071180053.html&quot;&gt;Write-ins only choices in Unadilla's elections&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_071180102.html&quot;&gt;Otsego to hold gas-drilling debates&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Environment, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/opinion/local_story_071081201.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  New Yorkers getting tired of political scandals&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oswego Palladium-Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palltimes.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b9afcdd81dda416779192.txt&quot;&gt;Local groups prepare to defend Fort Ontario&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palltimes.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b9afc31ee6cb514744781.txt&quot;&gt;Report to detail SUNY Oswego's economic impact&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;PolitickerNY.com&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/daily-transom/what-we-learned-week-2&quot;&gt;What We Learned This Week&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/solved-anti-monserrate-flier-its-peraltas&quot;&gt;Solved: Anti-Monserrate Flier Is Peralta's&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/arroyo-pleads-guilty&quot;&gt;An Arroyo Pleads Guilty&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/lazars-posing-with-liu&quot;&gt;Lazar, Posing With Liu&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/b2010/politics/longtime-leader-sears-faces-challenger&quot;&gt;Longtime Leader Sears Faces Challenger&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/poll-senate-race-election-clearly-peralta%E2%80%99s-lose&quot;&gt;Poll on Senate Race: 'This Election Is Clearly Peralta’s to Lose'&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Poughkeepsie Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130321/1006/4-vie-for-Tivoli-board-seats&quot;&gt;4 vie for Tivoli board seats&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/100312026/1006/Fishkill-collecting-debris-from-storm&quot;&gt;Fishkill collecting debris from storm&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/100312024/1006/Route-44/55-in-Poughkeepsie-to-undergo-work&quot;&gt;Route 44/55 in Poughkeepsie to undergo work&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100313/OPINION01/3130308/1004/OPINION/Editorial--Get-budget-deal-before-probes-end&quot;&gt;editorial:  Get budget deal before probes end&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Rochester Democrat &amp; Chronicle&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130331/1003/Special-needs-children-may-lose-out-due-to-budget-cuts&quot;&gt;Special needs children may lose out due to budget cuts&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130339/1003/-Trailblazer--judge-Reuben-Davis-dies&quot;&gt;'Trailblazer' judge Reuben Davis dies&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/NEWS01/3130334/1003/With-Maggie-Brooks-out-of-race--focus-is-on-Tom-Reed&quot;&gt;With Maggie Brooks out of race, focus is on Tom Reed&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/NEWS05/100312033/1003/NEWS01&quot;&gt;Farmington town clerk's office increases hours&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/NEWS05/100312046/1003/NEWS01&quot;&gt;Kearney to hold three entrance exams&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/OPINION02/3130310/1008/OPINION/Former-Rep.-Eric-Massa-let-vets-and-seniors-down&quot;&gt;Mitchell Kaidy:  Former Rep. Eric Massa let vets and seniors down&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/OPINION02/3130309/1008/OPINION&quot;&gt;Nancy ZImpher:  New plan for SUNY is right for 21st century&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/OPINION02/3130311/1008/OPINION/Failed-price-fixing-policy-shouldn-t-be-reinstated&quot;&gt;Sandy Parker:  Failed price-fixing policy shouldn't be reinstated&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100313/OPINION04/3130307/1041/OPINION/Thumbs-up--down&quot;&gt;editorial:  Thumbs up, down&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Schenectady Daily Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/13/0313_assess/&quot;&gt;Review adds to Amsterdam tax intake&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/13/0313_court/&quot;&gt;Five Democrats have eye on Family Court seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/13/0313_amstcontroller/&quot;&gt;Civil service commission puts brakes on Amsterdam controller’s job request &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Staten Island Advance&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/lanza_and_tobacco_laud_lazio.html&quot;&gt;Lanza and Tobacco laud Lazio&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/elected_officials_temper_expec.html&quot;&gt;Elected officials temper expectations at PTA forum&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.silive.com/is_it_just_me_column/2010/03/phony_tizzy_over_fizzy.html&quot;&gt;Phony tizzy over fizzy&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/northshore/index.ssf/2010/03/state_senator_assails_prospect.html&quot;&gt;State senator assails prospect of penny-per-ounce tax on soda&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/bumper_crop_of_potholes_runnin.html&quot;&gt;Bumper crop of potholes running DOT crews ragged&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/2_staten_island_republicans_ba.html&quot;&gt;2 Staten Island Republicans back Rick Lazio in gubernatorial bid&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Syracuse Post-Standard&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/syracuse-state_agreement_means.html&quot;&gt;Syracuse-state agreement means Interstate 81 could be reopened by sometime next week&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/syracuse_is_among_eight_ny_cit.html&quot;&gt;Syracuse is among eight NY cities to receive anti-violence grants&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;The Saratogian&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b0014d61da228930676.txt&quot;&gt;What about the jobs? Without racing, employment numbers may take big hit&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9affd1c1d15595697196.txt&quot;&gt;Rep. Murphy hosting This Economic Action Summit&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9afd029b388370099873.txt&quot;&gt;Candidates, employers welcome at The Saratogian 2010 Job Fair&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Tonawanda News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_072003210.html&quot;&gt;Comptroller says Broderick 'cut corners' as executor&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_072002614.html&quot;&gt;Solar construction prompts code review&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_072002112.html&quot;&gt;Sewer work to slow Walck Road&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Troy Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b28586bc83000026267.txt&quot;&gt;Judge unhappy about scheduling conflicts&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b271e8d838492246709.txt&quot;&gt;DA pleased court upheld Porco verdict&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/13/news/doc4b9b212ad4c4d662244053.txt&quot;&gt;Cuomo coy about his future plans&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/13/opinion/doc4b9a974d73c01186890729.txt&quot;&gt;Alan S. Chartock: The GOP needs some grand old names&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Utica Observer-Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x99748152/Arcuri-not-sold-on-health-care-bill&quot;&gt;Arcuri not sold on health care bill&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1526462872/Deficit-critical-issue-in-Whitesboro-mayors-race&quot;&gt;Deficit critical issue in Whitesboro mayor's race&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Wall Street Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703625304575116490675891102.html?mod=WSJ_newsreel_opinion&quot;&gt;E. J. McMahon: The Ravitch Plan Won't Save New York &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Watertown Daily Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100313/NEWS03/303139968&quot;&gt;Watertown airport awarded $3,904,500&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100313/NEWS05/303139943&quot;&gt;2,000 rally for prison&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100313/NEWS05/303139955&quot;&gt;Town OKs tax deal for Rushton Place&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100313/OPINION01/303139969/-1/opinion&quot;&gt;editorial: No to borrowing&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;
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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/nyregion/12inquiry.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-Judge&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1622620/WXXI.Local.Stories/State.Denies.Gaming.License.to.AEG&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: State Denies Gaming License to AEG&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ATTACKS_HEALTH_TRIALS_NYOL-?SITE=NYMID&amp;amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&quot;&gt;Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders &lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910813&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Ready to deal on debt &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_boos_for_hiram_at_elex_debate.html&quot;&gt;Hiram Monserrate booed, heckled during debate against Jose Peralta as they vie for Senate seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mta_now_mulling_hike_XsElmMyrO4EjoCcedpWW8K&quot;&gt;MTA now mulling a 2010 hike&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/nyregion/12inquiry.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-Judge&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1622620/WXXI.Local.Stories/State.Denies.Gaming.License.to.AEG&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: State Denies Gaming License to AEG&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ATTACKS_HEALTH_TRIALS_NYOL-?SITE=NYMID&amp;amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&quot;&gt;Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders &lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910813&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Ready to deal on debt &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_boos_for_hiram_at_elex_debate.html&quot;&gt;Hiram Monserrate booed, heckled during debate against Jose Peralta as they vie for Senate seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mta_now_mulling_hike_XsElmMyrO4EjoCcedpWW8K&quot;&gt;MTA now mulling a 2010 hike&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Adirondack Daily Enterprise&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511716.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;SL schools to cut 15 jobs through layoffs and retirements&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511717.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Diverse crowd tells DEC to keep St. Regis fire tower&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511719.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Plenty of boathouses for Harrietstown to review&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511720.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Wilmington beach development clears zoning board&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511721.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Placid airport may take jet fuel sales from Adirondack Regional&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910807&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Kaye takes new case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910808&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Road to future a bit congested &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910809&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Spitzer ex-confidant tells all &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910732&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Forest legacy can help save tract &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910531&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Top Aqueduct bidder is scratched &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910812&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Panel reviews SUNY expenses &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910813&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Ready to deal on debt &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910730&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;State sees fire safety concerns at RPI &lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910498&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Roads closing for Albany parades &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910821&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;RCS cuts are 'devastating news' &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910655&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Calculating possible cost of political criticism&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910830&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;editorial: Corruption 101: required reading&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910832&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;editorial: Help needed&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910835&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;A. Raia &amp; J. Tedisco: A better way to get people to slim down  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910837&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Erika Wood: Jim Crow haunts N.Y. blacks &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Watch (Gannett)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/lazios-response/&quot;&gt;Lazio’s Response&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/wilson-recalls-dinapolis-assembly-days/&quot;&gt;Wilson Recalls DiNapoli’s Assembly Days&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/cuomo-turns-investigation-over-to-former-chief-judge/&quot;&gt;Cuomo turns investigation over to former chief judge&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/senate-republicans-talking-property-tax-relief/&quot;&gt;Senate Republicans Talking Property-Tax Relief&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/paterson-coming-to-westchester/&quot;&gt;Paterson Coming To Westchester&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/good-government-group-to-call-officials-on-the-carpet-over-ethics/&quot;&gt;Good-government groups to call officials on the carpet over ethics&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/aeg-out-of-aqueduct-deal/&quot;&gt;AEG Out Of Aqueduct Deal&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/paterson-hails-new-state-police-head-vows-vindication-in-probe/&quot;&gt;Paterson Hails New State Police Head, Vows Vindication In Probe&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/11/klein-kicks-off-government-effeciency-task-force/&quot;&gt;Klein Kicks Off Government Efficiency Task Force&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Amsterdam News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amsterdamnews.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b98203be3a9c938817906.txt&quot;&gt;Gov  in charge: Paterson talks budget, economy, recession&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amsterdamnews.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9817ed6e7dc384999298.txt&quot;&gt;‘Don’t resign,’ say 71 percent in new Siena College poll&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amsterdamnews.com/articles/2010/03/10/opinion/editorials/doc4b9816174af3e210660479.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Paying tribute to the women in our lives&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_NY_GOVERNOR_NYOL-?SITE=NYMID&amp;amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&quot;&gt;After drop in poll, AG recuses himself in NY probe&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ATTACKS_HEALTH_TRIALS_NYOL-?SITE=NYMID&amp;amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&quot;&gt;Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders &lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909780&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;NY gov drops support for Aqueduct racino group&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909552&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Port Authority, developer meet over WTC plan &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910680&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;AP sources: Senate run likely for ex-war spokesman  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/spitzer_doc_in_tribeca_film_festival_DmsqNcPyejrV7hAOuuOFcK&quot;&gt;Spitzer doc in Tribeca Film Festival lineup&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/12/local_news/news02.txt&quot;&gt;New Port Byron school budget could cut staff, hike tax levy&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/12/local_news/news03.txt&quot;&gt;County unsure of how much it will make off home health care sale&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/12/opinion/guy_cosentino.txt&quot;&gt;Guy Cosentino: Someone finally said it out loud&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Batavia Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b9952307cbeb058660117.txt&quot;&gt;Three private wells in town test postive for E.coli bacteria&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b995f45b7252988674549.txt&quot;&gt;Piwko appointed next Elba school superintendent&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/6558619.txt&quot;&gt;Medina court to face voters' judgment&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/6562026.txt&quot;&gt;Councilwoman seeks limits on registered sex offenders&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/6563949.txt&quot;&gt;No raise for CSEA&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/6565328.txt&quot;&gt;Tougher sidewalk rules asked in Le Roy&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/6565603.txt&quot;&gt;Corfu discusses absenteeism of board member&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/12/opinion/editorials/6562126.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: 'Racing' to the end&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110420/1116/news/Longtime+Binghamton+police+detectives+to+step+down+Friday&quot;&gt;Longtime Binghamton police detectives to step down Friday&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110390/1116/news/Apalachin+fire+station+plan+near+vote&quot;&gt;Apalachin fire station plan near vote&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985456/electricity-storage-effort-gets.html&quot;&gt; Electricity-storage effort gets funds&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Energy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985454/wilmers-faults-congress-on-financial.html&quot;&gt;Wilmers faults Congress on financial reform&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985451/delaware-north-back-in-running.html&quot;&gt;Delaware North back in running for Aqueduct casino&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/11/985071/schools-eye-closings-layoffs-tax.html&quot;&gt;Schools eye closings, layoffs, tax hikes&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/11/984687/cuomo-recuses-himself-from-paterson.html&quot;&gt;Cuomo hands over probes of Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985465/county-pursuing-lawsuit-to-recoup.html&quot;&gt;Erie County pursuing lawsuit to recoup nearly $800,000 from Colgan Air&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985446/gop-comptroller-candidate-attacks.html&quot;&gt;GOP comptroller candidate attacks Ravitch deficit &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985435/newly-named-usc-president-has.html&quot;&gt; Newly named USC president has two degrees from UB&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985423/postal-service-launches-art-stamps.html&quot;&gt;Postal Service launches art stamps&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985421/housing-planned-at-former-dodge.html&quot;&gt;Housing planned at former Dodge Street orphanage&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985414/two-church-buildings-move-closer.html&quot;&gt;Two church buildings move closer to historic status&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985463/akron-schools-act-on-privacy-in.html&quot;&gt;Akron schools act on privacy in new gym&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985442/clarence-car-lot-put-in-reverse.html&quot;&gt;Clarence car lot put in reverse&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985420/zoning-board-tackles-issues-with.html&quot;&gt;Lancaster Zoning Board tackles issues with airport&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985441/sports-facilities-agreement-on.html&quot;&gt;Sports facilities agreement  on hold&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985411/village-board-adopts-budget-for.html&quot;&gt;Blasdell adopts budget for 2010-11&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985404/drainage-repairs-await-ok-from.html&quot;&gt;Elma drainage repairs await OK from state&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985447/little-drama-in-genesee-voting.html&quot;&gt;Little drama in Genesee voting&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985437/legislature-imposes-one-year-freeze.html&quot;&gt;Genesee County Legislature imposes one-year freeze on CSEA wages&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985403/falls-gunfire-tied-to-gangs.html&quot;&gt;Falls gunfire tied to gangs&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985401/65-million-tourist-take-seen-for.html&quot;&gt;$65 million tourist take seen for ’10 in Niagara&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985426/rally-to-protest-plan-to-close.html&quot;&gt;Rally to protest plan to close Wilson-Tuscarora State Park &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985425/power-vista-programs-tied-to-parks.html&quot;&gt;Power Vista programs tied to park’s 125th anniversary&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/12/985399/if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em.html&quot;&gt;Donn Esmonde: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Canandaigua Daily Messenger&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x1526459343/VA-chief-to-hasten-benefit-claims&quot;&gt;VA chief to hasten benefit claims &lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x1664753218/Canandaigua-VA-nominated-for-Freedom-Award&quot;&gt;Canandaigua VA nominated for Freedom Award&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capital News 9&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498499/interviews-begin-for-chief-of-police-job&quot;&gt;Interviews begin for chief of police job&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498532/cuomo-recuses-himself-in-paterson-investigation--appoints-former-chief-judge&quot;&gt;Cuomo recuses himself in Paterson investigation, appoints former chief judge&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498523/deputy-will-serve-jail-time-and-resign-position-after-guilty-plea&quot;&gt;Deputy will serve jail time and resign position after guilty plea&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/politics/498569/aqueduct-entertainment-group-deal-dead&quot;&gt;Aqueduct Entertainment Group deal dead&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capitol Confidential&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23670/anti-waste-task-force-takes-aim-at-suny/&quot;&gt;Anti-waste task force takes aim at SUNY&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23660/lazio-on-cuomo-recusal-toldja/&quot;&gt;Lazio on Cuomo recusal: Toldja!&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23649/cuomo-recuses-from-paterson-probes/&quot;&gt;Cuomo recuses himself from Paterson probes, taps Kaye&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23639/cuomo-speaks/&quot;&gt;Cuomo speaks!&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23636/aeg-legal-staff-decision-is-arbitrary-and-capricious/&quot;&gt;AEG legal staff: Decision is arbitrary and capricious&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23632/obama-group-lobbying-murphy-on-health-care/&quot;&gt;Obama group lobbying Murphy on health care&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23629/patersons-people-pull-plug-on-aeg/&quot;&gt;Paterson’s people pull plug on AEG&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23626/republicans-want-conference-committees/&quot;&gt;Republicans want conference committees&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23624/wilmore-analyzes-patersons-woes-on-daily-show/&quot;&gt;Wilmore analyzes Paterson’s woes on ‘Daily Show’&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23621/dinapoli-this-is-not-the-best-solution/&quot;&gt;DiNapoli: This is not the best solution&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23616/paterson-i-wanted-melville-as-superintendent-all-along/&quot;&gt;Paterson: I wanted Melville as superintendent all along&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Catskill Daily Mail&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99cbf3491a4431410825.txt&quot;&gt;Clappin appointed to C-D school board&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99cc20eb914532339485.txt&quot;&gt;Village president sets stage for future development&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99cc523b9eb647022936.txt&quot;&gt;Entrepreneurs present plans for promoting better business&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99dd014a01d008278132.txt&quot;&gt;Catskill candidates say village faces critical decisions&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99dda568595946523235.txt&quot;&gt;Seward, Lopez to visit schools&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/12/opinion/editorials/doc4b99dc36c95b7779793175.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: When the going got tough...&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;City Room (NY Times)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/ground-broken-on-atlantic-yards-project/&quot;&gt;Ground Broken on Atlantic Yards Project&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Corning Leader&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/features/x313361390/Bath-VA-gets-8-5M-for-upgrades&quot;&gt;Bath VA gets $8.5M for upgrades&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/topstories/x427965486/Hogan-Democrats-will-have-candidate&quot;&gt;Hogan: Democrats will have candidate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/topstories/x1526460166/Local-libraries-get-state-grants-for-construction-projects&quot;&gt;Local libraries get state grants for construction projects&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/opinions/x427965542/Much-hangs-on-council-s-balancing-act&quot;&gt;editorial: Much hangs on council’s balancing act&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Crain's New York Business&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100311/FREE/100319981&quot;&gt;Health care lobbyists unleash ‘Cutzilla' on Albany&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100311/REAL_ESTATE/100319973&quot;&gt;Affordable housing deal at Atlantic Yards&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100311/REAL_ESTATE/100319976&quot;&gt;Residential foreclosure rates falling in city&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Daily Politics&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/you-cant-make-this-stuff-up---.html&quot;&gt;You can't make this stuff up -- Atlantic Yards edition  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/of-cuomos-and-kaye.html&quot;&gt;Of Cuomos And Kaye&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/cuomo-appoints-judith-kaye-ind.html&quot;&gt;Cuomo, Recuses Himself From Paterson Probes, Appoints Judith Kaye Independent Counsel  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/source-flake-jay-z-cost-aeg-ra.html&quot;&gt;Source: Flake, Jay-Z Cost AEG Racino Contract &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/kochs-fix-albany-agenda.html&quot;&gt;Koch's Fix Albany Agenda&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/six-degrees-of-separation-alba.html&quot;&gt;Six Degrees Of Separation, Albany Style&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/wilson-engages.html&quot;&gt;Wilson Engages (Updated)&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/spending-in-the-13th-sd.html&quot;&gt;13th SD, By The Numbers&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/skyler-softens-bloomberg-respo.html&quot;&gt;Skyler Softens Bloomberg Response To Ravitch&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/another-paterson-budget-forum.html&quot;&gt;Another Paterson Budget Forum&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/opening-a-new-front-on-monserr.html&quot;&gt;Opening A New Front On Monserrate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/aeg-is-dead.html&quot;&gt;AEG Is Dead (Updatedx2) &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/skelos-ravitch-plan-is-surrend.html&quot;&gt;Skelos: Ravitch Plan Is 'Surrendering'&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/gillibrands-morning-joe-moment.html&quot;&gt;Gillibrand's Morning Joe Moment&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/acorn-replacement-fetes-gillib.html&quot;&gt;ACORN Replacement Fetes Gillibrand&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/blago-has-a-laugh-at-patersons.html&quot;&gt;Blago Has A Laugh At Paterson's Expense&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/paterson-zings-bloomberg.html&quot;&gt;Paterson Zings Bloomberg&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/paterson-its-galling-but-i-sti.html&quot;&gt;Paterson: It's Galling, But I Still Can't Talk  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Dunkirk Observer&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537175.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Officer accused of having sex with inmates&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537176.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;GOP loses bid for probe following Massa exit&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537177.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;New training program set for kitchen employees&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537173.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;No flood problems — yet&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537153.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Sen. Young to hold rally Saturday at Allegany State park&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537155.html?nav=5044&quot;&gt;editorial: Notes from readers are powerful&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Elmira Star Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110411/1117/news/Shelter+for+more+than+500+may+soon+be+needed&quot;&gt;Shelter for more than 500 may soon be needed&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110403/1117/news/Elmira+officials+preparing+to+evacuate+Hathorn+Court+residents&quot;&gt;Elmira officials preparing to evacuate Hathorn Court residents&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Finger Lakes Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b993da0958bc719194679.txt&quot;&gt;Police a crucial issue in Seneca Falls village dissolution proposal&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b993fb77961f656621983.txt&quot;&gt;Geneva school project failed &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b9940b51657e268595819.txt&quot;&gt;Savannah OKs water project engineering firm &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b99412d1a576865951315.txt&quot;&gt;Lyons school officials preparing for worst &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b97d6b640549899448976.txt&quot;&gt;New state law makes it easier to get dissolution on ballot &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110418/1126/news/House+orders+further+probe+on+Massa+timeline&quot;&gt;House orders further probe on Massa timeline&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110415/1126/news/Cuomo+appoints+former+chief+judge+to+head+Paterson+investigation&quot;&gt;Cuomo appoints former chief judge to head Paterson investigation&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120328/1003&quot;&gt;Unions lobby for centralized SUNY police chief&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120330/1003&quot;&gt;State Republicans propose property tax plan&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;GateHouse News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1664753386/Massa-ethics-probe-over-ordeal-may-not-be&quot;&gt;Massa ethics probe over, ordeal may not be&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gay City News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gaycitynews.com/articles/2010/03/11/gay_city_news/news/doc4b995bbe4ea37093878744.txt&quot;&gt;Peralta Says Election a Marriage “Litmus Test”&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gaycitynews.com/articles/2010/03/11/gay_city_news/news/doc4b9800e98970b086770076.txt&quot;&gt;AIDS Services Cuts Decried&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gaycitynews.com/articles/2010/03/11/gay_city_news/news/doc4b955e5fde944609219565.txt&quot;&gt;An Ugly Monserrate Endgame&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Glens Falls Post Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_0c13144c-2d86-11df-8d78-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;The 'other' track&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_4efcc0d0-2d6f-11df-8bc6-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;APA members disagree over boathouse deck rules&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_18b42c8a-2d64-11df-937b-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Whitehall seniors told to share their building&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_acb32dc0-2d85-11df-bd6c-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Schuylerville schools eye cuts to close budget gap&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_142de254-2d88-11df-a936-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Meeting Matters: Argyle Board of Education&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_43fc9d32-2d5f-11df-8415-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;School schedules meeting on dealing with tragedies&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_13316190-2d7f-11df-b3e2-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Meeting Matters: Granville Town Board&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_a33f651e-2d5e-11df-bc0f-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Meeting matters: Washington County Board of Supervisors&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_3de8155e-2d58-11df-bff8-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;County weighs solution to agency’s backlog&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_aaba65ec-2d49-11df-be74-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Meeting capsule: Greater Glens Falls Local Development Corp. board&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_5be74974-2d41-11df-9af3-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Sheriff's deputy pleads guilty to sex abuse charges&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_f713b7ea-2d35-11df-a91d-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Rep. Murphy facing pressure as health care reform vote looms&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_53a8960a-2d8c-11df-a399-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Counties should have more tools to root out fraud&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_c3659c10-2cc2-11df-90a5-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Cuomo should stay out of Paterson investigation&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b99c8dc335cd510955647.txt&quot;&gt;State pays city of Oneida $91,000 for justice center&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b99cb9a02aaf887344185.txt&quot;&gt;City of Oneida Common Council attends 'class’&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520689.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Gloversville Mayor: Trash idea would lower tax rate&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520690.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;City of Gloversville modifies budget to correct assistant’s salary&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520691.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;FMCC won’t seek funding increase&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520693.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Demolition work at former Broadalbin mill raises concerns&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520694.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;OFA seeks contribution from Gloversville&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520684.html?nav=5005&quot;&gt;editorial:  Don’t rush to close parks&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Herkimer Evening Telegram&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x673415394/Herkimer-residents-want-an-Ilion-address&quot;&gt;Herkimer residents want an Ilion address&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/education/x427964471/Some-F-S-interscholastic-sports-in-danger&quot;&gt;Some F-S interscholastic sports in danger&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Hornell Evening Tribune&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x99744198/Boost-for-Reed-as-Massa-falls-out&quot;&gt;Boost for Reed as Massa falls out&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1336913544/Strides-taken-on-new-road-for-Wildwood-BOCES&quot;&gt;Strides taken on new road for Wildwood BOCES&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Ithaca Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110425/1126/news/Groton++Cortland+libraries+receive+state+grants&quot;&gt;Groton, Cortland libraries receive state grants&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110426/1126/news/Meeting+examines+landowner+coalitions&quot;&gt;Meeting examines landowner coalitions&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110427/1126/news/New+member+joins+city+Board+of+Public+Works&quot;&gt;New member joins city Board of Public Works&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110422/1126/news/Ithaca+Board+of+Public+Works+fights+mayor+over+water+plant+contracts&quot;&gt;Ithaca Board of Public Works fights mayor over water plant contracts&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110416/1126/news/Tompkins+airport+receives++336+300+FAA+grant&quot;&gt;Tompkins airport receives $336,300 FAA grant&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110404/1126/news/Ulysses+board+addresses+water++health+issues&quot;&gt;Ulysses board addresses water, health issues&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110397/1126/news/Clinton+West+cleanup+debated&quot;&gt;Clinton West cleanup debated&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100312/VIEWPOINTS01/3120315/1129/viewpoints/Nursing-home-ratings&quot;&gt;editorial: Nursing home ratings&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Jamestown Post-Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553139.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Feelings Mixed On Ravitch Budget Proposal&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553117.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;County Introduces Training Program&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553118.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;WCA Occupational Services To Relocate&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553119.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;Lakewood Business Upset With Parking&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553120.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;Police Slate DWI Enforcement Wave&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553127.html?nav=5010&quot;&gt;editorial: NASCAR Has Wrong Attitude About Payback&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Journal News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/3120324/1026/NEWS10/Briarcliff-venture-capitalist-wants-to-take-on-Lowey-for-Congress&quot;&gt;Briarcliff venture capitalist wants to take on Lowey for Congress&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/NEWS05/3120328/1026/NEWS10/Good-government-groups-want-commitments-from-officials-on-ethics-reform&quot;&gt;Good-government groups want commitments from officials on ethics reform&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/NEWS03/3120347/1026/NEWS10/Rare-political-sighting-A-contested-election-in-Grand-View&quot;&gt;Rare political sighting: A contested election in Grand View&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/NEWS02/3120314/1026/NEWS10/Croton-Republicans-say-Dems-are-spending-frivolously&quot;&gt;Croton Republicans say Dems are spending frivolously&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103120330&quot;&gt;Blame game tangles cleanup of Hudson&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/NEWS02/3120313/1018/North-Salem-schools-eye-staff-cuts-to-limit-spending&quot;&gt;North Salem schools eye staff cuts to limit spending&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/NEWS02/3120343/1018/NEWS02/New-Rochelle-mayor-outlines-challenges--successes-in-speech&quot;&gt;New Rochelle mayor outlines challenges, successes in speech&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/NEWS02/3120348/1018/NEWS02/Chefs-can-t-digest-state-proposal-to-ban-salt-in-restaurant-kitchens&quot;&gt;Chefs can't digest state proposal to ban salt in restaurant kitchens&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103120355&quot;&gt;District pledges to cut $5.9M from budget&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/NEWS03/3120347/1019/NEWS03/Rare-political-sighting--A-contested-election-in-Grand-View&quot;&gt;Rare political sighting: A contested election in Grand View&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/OPINION/3120307/1015/OPINION01/Do-the-right-thing-for-special-needs-kids&quot;&gt;editorial: Do the right thing for special-needs kids&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100312/OPINION/3120308/1076/OPINION01/Cutting%20bus%20service%20to%20NYC%20an%20unfair%20burden%20on%20commuters&quot;&gt;Alan Shatz: Cutting bus service to NYC an unfair burden on commuters&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Kingston Daily Freeman&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99af89d2fa7679432475.txt&quot;&gt;Spitzer faults financial regulation during SUNY New Paltz talk (video)&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99b076af02d202046143.txt&quot;&gt;KHS graduation rate 73%, district says&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99b0cf2ceba265414501.txt&quot;&gt;Speakers slam Central Hudson rate hike plan&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99b29daf6ee935237931.txt&quot;&gt;Section of Route 213 in Rosendale closed&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99b129d3cb6992450796.txt&quot;&gt;NYC increasing water releases from Ashokan Reservoir&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99b1a48da72437116410.txt&quot;&gt;Catskill Village Board may separate clerk, treasurer, tax collector duties&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99b2f6defb5820391235.txt&quot;&gt;Rhinebeck school board to work on budget Saturday&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99b1f162287221937969.txt&quot;&gt;Three vie for two seats on Rhinebeck Village Board&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99d419eb389487440032.txt&quot;&gt;JetBlue adding cargo service at Stewart&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99d4a7c17f3991294766.txt&quot;&gt;Journal Register Co. names president, chief operating officer&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/12/news/doc4b99b33aa407b318412463.txt&quot;&gt;Kingston Safe Routes to Schools, Parks panel seeks mapping volunteers&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Knickerbocker Blog&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/levy_got_days_to_declare_candidacy_b0LJN2C5gEDvxVSMab8LsJ&quot;&gt;Levy's got 9 days to declare candidacy, go Republican&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/vallone_another_example_of_albany_5bnN1LD4xC20gyW3VD0kdI&quot;&gt;Vallone: Another example of Albany 'theft'&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/giuliani_writes_fundraising_letter_P8aV9YOqcmpHlJtpfO517M&quot;&gt;Giuliani writes fundraising letter for Lazio&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/cuomo_appointing_independent_counsel_NBTGmlWm5nWIbsdZ5QKaAN&quot;&gt;AG appoints independent counsel in Paterson probes&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/care_group_urging_nyers_plan_get_78Viysur8GFCw3SzOGxRoM&quot;&gt;Bam group to NYers: tell your reps to vote for health care plan&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/ag_cuomo_announces_he_will_talk_ZdyEOOxDLq1v6o75yI0EmK&quot;&gt;AG Cuomo to talk about Paterson probe at 3:45pm&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/skyler_ravitch_proposal_should_be_Fr4BYZsGMdHl17jVKX0btK&quot;&gt;Skyler: Ravitch's proposal should be 'last-ditch' effort&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/city_finance_department_to_lay_off_9b8eM38GGv2MZR2C5H5J6L&quot;&gt;City Finance department to lay off 60 positions&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/aeg_aqueduct_deal_officially_dead_FrGO9uG2a1R89mqY1IMouJ&quot;&gt;AEG's Aqueduct deal officially dead&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/exclusive_aeg_to_state_don_bet_against_xrNdQektT6bQIwt4FwK5NL&quot;&gt;EXCLUSIVE: AEG threatens to sue state over nixed Aqueduct deal&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/gov_calls_ravitch_plan_spectacular_TI9o9tbEveyye5QBtHAGJP&quot;&gt;Gov calls Ravitch budget plan 'spectacular'&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/probe_finding_no_evidence_paterson_tDqxu8FwBGDHIV91D4eqDK&quot;&gt;Probe finding no evidence Paterson tried to tamper with witness&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Lockport Union Sun &amp; Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_071022944.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;County joins in Google pursuit&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_071011944.html&quot;&gt;2 dentists seek tax breaks to open an office to Wheatfield&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_070013345.html&quot;&gt;LPD will not get its own mounted unit&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_070013141.html&quot;&gt;Property tax break sought for Harrison Place&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_070005957.html&quot;&gt;Vote on library budget is April 7; public meeting, March 18&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_070001856.html&quot;&gt;DeWitt Clinton targeted for closing; John Pound, for reuse&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/local_story_071011236.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Tom Christy: New York state's got a borrowing addiction&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Middletown Times Herald-Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/NEWS/100319913&quot;&gt;Valley Central to take community’s pulse with online budget survey&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/NEWS/100319914&quot;&gt;State seminar on energy incentives planned for Saturday at New Paltz&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Energy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/NEWS/100319917&quot;&gt;State’s statistics wrong, Kingston school chief says&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/NEWS/3120386&quot;&gt;Wallkill Town Judge Kraham stepping down to focus on elder law&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/NEWS/3120385&quot;&gt;Goshen sewer talks at impasse&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/BIZ/3120354/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Mayor touts Middletown to businesses&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/COMM/3120359/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Activists revive Orange County League of Women Voters&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/NEWS/3120362/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;State DOT closes portion of Route 213 in Rosendale&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/NEWS/3120366/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;$1M shortfall to cause 'pain' for Middletown taxpayers&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/BIZ/100319919/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Humrickhouse named US bankruptcy judge&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/OPINION/3120336&quot;&gt;editorial: No time to wait for Newburgh to take the pledge&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100312/OPINION/3120338&quot;&gt;editorial: Panera finds doing good can pay off in many ways&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NY1&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/115075/city-agrees-to-settle-thousands-of-wtc-health-claims&quot;&gt;City Agrees To Settle Thousands Of WTC Health Claims&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/115057/cuomo-names-kaye-to-head-paterson-ethics-investigations&quot;&gt;Cuomo Names Kaye To Head Paterson Ethics Investigations&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/115028/assemblyman-proposes-complete-ban-on-salt&quot;&gt;Assemblyman Proposes Complete Ban On Salt&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1622620/WXXI.Local.Stories/State.Denies.Gaming.License.to.AEG&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: State Denies Gaming License to AEG&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/162/0/1622731/WXXI.Capitol.Bureau.Report/Cuomo.Appoints.Kaye.as.Independent.Counsel.in.Paterson.Probes&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: Cuomo Appoints Kaye as Independent Counsel in Paterson Probes &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_down_in_polls_andy_bails_on_probe_gives_hotpotato_gov_mess_over_to_former_chief_.html&quot;&gt;Andrew Cuomo hands over probes of Gov. Paterson to retired Appeals Chief Justice Judith Kaye&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_ray_nypd_to_lose_892_officers.html&quot;&gt;NYPD boss Raymond Kelly: Police will have to continue to do more with less&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_gop_pushes_massa_probe_charges_pelosi_ignored_tip.html&quot;&gt;GOP pushes probe of disgraced upstate pol Eric Massa, charges Nancy Pelosi ignored tip&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_boos_for_hiram_at_elex_debate.html&quot;&gt;Hiram Monserrate booed, heckled during debate against Jose Peralta as they vie for Senate seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_fair__friendly_judge_called_perfect_choice.html&quot;&gt;Andrew Cuomo's choice of Judith Kaye to probe Gov. Paterson mess draws rave reviews&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_cuomo_you_shoulda_wised_up_weeks_ago.html&quot;&gt;Bill Hammond: Cuomo should have handed off Paterson hot potato two weeks ago - and he got burned&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/education/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_beheaded_start_prek_group_dropped_for_mismanagement.html&quot;&gt;Bedford-Stuyvesant Head Start pre-kindergarten group dropped for mismanagement&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_judge_courts_record_91_today_qns_justice_is_oldest_in_city.html&quot;&gt;Judge courts record 91, Queens justice Allen Beldock is oldest in city&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/education/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_state_cuts_threaten_ged_test_funding.html&quot;&gt;State cuts threaten GED test funding&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_think_big_think_bold.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Think big, think bold: Ravitch budget plan is New York's only hope for a future&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/12/2010-03-12_lets_go_nets.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Let's go, Nets! Hoop reality comes to Brooklyn with arena groundbreaking  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/judge_judy_new_friend_juebysAUPVzU191gWureAN&quot;&gt;editorial: Judge Judy's new friend &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/back_to_the_starting_gate_5ZWjkQFHEgq2UGxHKNfIAL&quot;&gt;editorial: Back to the starting gate &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/it_your_fault_too_mike_hnrjGgAYVvzTLXFJrLdTSI&quot;&gt;editorial: It's your fault too, Mike&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/city_lawyers_ground_zero_rescue_n6nTnK37PJCicRk8hp71KI&quot;&gt;City lawyers, Ground Zero rescue &amp; cleanup reach tentative $657M agreement  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/paterson_still_rues_arena_trade_tLK9HFT06QcrakpWtagDkN&quot;&gt;Paterson still rues Dr. J trade at groundbreaking for new Nets arena &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/big_gun_at_bus_talks_HECEe4NrdXeR5Gy74Y5rHM&quot;&gt;Big gun at bus talks&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mta_now_mulling_hike_XsElmMyrO4EjoCcedpWW8K&quot;&gt;MTA now mulling a 2010 hike&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/andy_gets_PwElrwZc4KvyUY0T5vSufL&quot;&gt;Andy gets off Dave's case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/special_kaye_made_herstory_TANOn2Ai3E9R27dE4nXCbO&quot;&gt;'Special' Kaye made herstory&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/aqueduct_bidder_win_ko_lpfNWkM9Li89VhHWkof2dI&quot;&gt;Aqueduct bidder's win KO'd&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/gov_big_scoop_DgHXgfl0yf0ov1CRfZrw2L&quot;&gt;Gov's big scoop&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/nyregion/12inquiry.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-Judge&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/nyregion/12judge.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;A Veteran Judge, Never a Prosecutor, Is Seen as Well Suited to Investigate the Governor&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/science/earth/12zero.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Ground Zero Workers Reach Deal Over Health Claims&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/nyregion/12yards.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;After Years of Controversy, Ceremonial Shovels Come Out&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/nyregion/12bank.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;State Regulators Shut Down a City Bank, LibertyPointe&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/nyregion/12aqueduct.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Slot Machines at Aqueduct? No, Not Yet&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/sports/ncaabasketball/12binghamton.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Some Binghamton Faculty Push for Exit From Division I&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/opinion/12fri2.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;editorial: A Way to Bail Out New York&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;News10 (Central NY)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498553/doug-hoffman-grades-bill-owens-with-a--f-&quot;&gt;Doug Hoffman grades Bill Owens with a &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498532/cuomo-recuses-himself-in-paterson-investigation--appoints-former-chief-judge&quot;&gt;Cuomo recuses himself in Paterson investigation, appoints former chief judge&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498569/aqueduct-entertainment-group-deal-dead&quot;&gt;Aqueduct Entertainment Group deal dead&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498577/spitzer-speaks-at-suny-new-paltz&quot;&gt;Spitzer speaks at SUNY New Paltz&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498534/paterson-drops-support-for-aqueduct-racino-group&quot;&gt;Paterson drops support for Aqueduct racino group&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Newsday&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/respected-judge-to-take-over-paterson-probe-1.1807160&quot;&gt;Respected judge to take over Paterson probe&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/fans-and-foes-turn-out-for-karl-rove-s-li-book-signing-1.1807061&quot;&gt;Fans and foes turn out for Karl Rove's LI book signing&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/state-senate-unveils-proposal-to-restore-star-rebate-1.1807146&quot;&gt;State Senate unveils proposal to restore STAR rebate&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/group-s-bid-to-build-casino-at-aqueduct-in-limbo-1.1807141&quot;&gt;Group's bid to build casino at Aqueduct in limbo&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;http://www.newsday.com/columnists/other-columnists/cuomo-s-move-in-p
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    <id>tag:www.empirepage.com,2010-03-11:9096</id>
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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11pension.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Former Hevesi Aide Pleads Guilty in Pension Case&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1622191/WXXI.Local.Stories/Ravitch.Presents.Bail.Out.Plan&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: Ravitch Presents Bail Out Plan&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910059&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Pataki endorses GOP's Rick Lazio for governor &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910060&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;Protests give lift to state parks &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_teflon_dave_may_not_face_tamper_charge__sources.html&quot;&gt;Paterson scandal: 'Teflon Dave' may not face tamper charges regarding Booker domestic abuse case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/can_trust_these_bozos_to_fix_the_HarjudUFrFlL5et8NDg7iK&quot;&gt;Fredric U. Dicker: Can't trust these bozos to fix the mess they created  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11pension.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Former Hevesi Aide Pleads Guilty in Pension Case&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1622191/WXXI.Local.Stories/Ravitch.Presents.Bail.Out.Plan&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: Ravitch Presents Bail Out Plan&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910059&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Pataki endorses GOP's Rick Lazio for governor &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910060&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;Protests give lift to state parks &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_teflon_dave_may_not_face_tamper_charge__sources.html&quot;&gt;Paterson scandal: 'Teflon Dave' may not face tamper charges regarding Booker domestic abuse case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/can_trust_these_bozos_to_fix_the_HarjudUFrFlL5et8NDg7iK&quot;&gt;Fredric U. Dicker: Can't trust these bozos to fix the mess they created  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Adirondack Daily Enterprise&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511715.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Tupper police easing up with parking on street&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/category.detail/nav/5047/BREAKING-NEWS--Not-Yet-in-Print.html&quot;&gt;Saranac Lake amending code for contractor yards&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511696.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Despite court rulings, Old Mountain Road remains off limits to snowmobilers&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511700.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Hoffman moving to Saranac Lake&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/category.detail/nav/5008/Local-News.html&quot;&gt;Town considers scrapping punch cards for transfer station&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511703.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Tupper Lake Village Board to hold hearing on new water law&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511704.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Owens sponsors two bills to crack down on drug smuggling&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909982&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;Pension scam plea &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910071&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;Ravitch remedy: $6B loan, oversight &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910288&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;No-show at Cuomo event &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910290&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;'David and Michelle' welcome here &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910060&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;Protests give lift to state parks &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910314&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;DEC acts to cut fish kills at utilities  &lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Environment, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910315&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;Pataki recalls another Cuomo &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910292&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;GE to skip PCB dredging panel &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Environment, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910289&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;Chief interview lengths at issue &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910355&amp;amp;category=region&quot;&gt;School scrutinizes costs&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910357&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Steve Barnes: A state legislator and his half-baked idea &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910363&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;editorial: Mr. Massa's exit &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910364&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;editorial: New York on borrowed time &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Watch (Gannett)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/10/lazio-gets-endorsements-angers-others/&quot;&gt;Lazio Gets Endorsements, Angers Others&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/10/7080/&quot;&gt;Health-care group does its own take on Godzilla&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/10/cynthia-nixon-fights-for-same-sex-marriage/&quot;&gt;Cynthia Nixon Fights For Same-Sex Marriage&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/10/we-have-to-have-a-way-to-get-out-of-this-mess/&quot;&gt;“We Have To Have A Way To Get Out Of This Mess”&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/10/former-top-comptrollers-office-official-pleads-guilty-to-fraud/&quot;&gt;Former top Comptroller’s Office official pleads guilty to fraud&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/10/patersons-approval-stays-low/&quot;&gt;Paterson’s Approval Stays Low&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/11/us/politics/AP-US-Democrats-Ethics.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;Ex-Freshman, Veteran Kingpin Equal Democratic Woes&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910251&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;NYC judge: Govt must stop blocking money to ACORN  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910406&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Ex-freshman, veteran kingpin equal Democratic woes&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909736&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;House leader: Ethics panel ends Massa probe &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910175&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Port Authority offers help to replace old trucks&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=910059&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Pataki endorses GOP's Rick Lazio for governor &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100310/FREE/100319995&quot;&gt;Ex-official admits guilt in NY pension probe&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/11/local_news/news02.txt&quot;&gt;County parks enjoy 25 percent boost in visitors&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/11/local_news/news03.txt&quot;&gt;Most local schools see increases in grad rates&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/11/local_news/news05.txt&quot;&gt;Most local schools see increases in grad rates&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/11/local_news/news06.txt&quot;&gt;Cooperstown needs Auburn's permission to use Doubleday name&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/11/local_news/news07.txt&quot;&gt;Weedsport board approves changes to waste water project&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/11/opinion/our_view.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Soda tax would only sweeten state's coffers&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Batavia Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/6561873.txt&quot;&gt;Growth in gambling venues has dark side&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/6561861.txt&quot;&gt;Warsaw hospital project ready to go&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/6561811.txt&quot;&gt;Officials mull future natural gas drilling&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/11/opinion/editorials/6558970.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Albany inquiry&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100410/1116/news/Vestal+board+weighs+plan+for+car+wash+on+Parkway&quot;&gt;Vestal board weighs plan for car wash on Parkway&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100409/1116/news/U-E+studies+job++program+cuts&quot;&gt;U-E studies job, program cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100405/1116/news/Union+pursues+dog+park&quot;&gt;Union pursues dog park&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100311/VIEWPOINTS01/3110304/1120/VIEWPOINTS/Don-t-overreact-to-staff-s-criticism&quot;&gt;editorial: Don't overreact to staff's criticism&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/983725/legislators-police-ot-is-pension.html&quot;&gt;Legislature chairwoman's police OT is a pension lode&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/983281/ravitch-plan-calls-for-borrowing.html&quot;&gt;Ravitch proposes borrowing $6 billion to tackle deficit&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/11/984028/collins-set-to-announce-surplus.html&quot;&gt;Collins set to announce surplus of $44 million&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/11/984027/school-board-member-faces-stalking.html&quot;&gt;School Board member faces stalking charges&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/983588/senator-relents-allows-flight.html&quot;&gt;Senator relents, allows flight safety bill to come to a vote&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982694/albanys-new-fiscal-gimmickry-haunted.html&quot;&gt;$200 million Attica debt now costs state $566 million&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/11/984013/passing-up-regents-exams.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Passing up Regents exams?&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Canandaigua Daily Messenger&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1918412069/It-s-2010-Do-you-know-what-your-town-is-doing&quot;&gt;editorial: It’s 2010: Do you know what your town is doing?&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1918410893/Benjamin-Wachs-We-get-the-politicians-we-elect&quot;&gt;Benjamin Wachs: We get the politicians we elect&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capital News 9&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498403/da-says-police-chief-search-committee-is-ready-to-face-finalists&quot;&gt;DA says Police Chief Search Committee is ready to face finalists&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498451/what-type-of-governor-would-ravitch-be-&quot;&gt;What type of governor would Ravitch be?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/politics/498340/acting-nys-police-superintendent-perez-retiring&quot;&gt;Acting NYS Police Superintendent Perez retiring&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capitol Confidential&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23610/video-ravitch-plan-qa/&quot;&gt;Video: Ravitch plan Q&amp;A&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23598/martland-preps-primary-challenge-to-breslin/&quot;&gt;Martland preps primary challenge to Breslin&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23599/copi-gets-some-outside-help-with-yankeegate/&quot;&gt;COPI gets some outside help with Yankeegate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23591/meet-cutzilla/&quot;&gt;Meet Cutzilla&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23589/another-one-jumps-in-for-the-gop-governor-nod/&quot;&gt;Another one jumps in for the GOP governor nod (UPDATED)&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23555/troy-gop-cuomo-shouldnt-come/&quot;&gt;Troy GOP: Cuomo shouldn’t come (UPDATED)&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23576/lazio-pushes-back/&quot;&gt;Lazio pushes back&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23570/behold-the-ravitch-plan/&quot;&gt;Updated: Behold … the Ravitch plan!&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23561/reed-im-ready-after-crazy-week/&quot;&gt;Reed: I’m ready, after ‘crazy’ week&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23566/cuomo-wont-say-if-hevesi-was-aware/&quot;&gt;Cuomo won’t say if Hevesi was aware&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23564/ny-on-the-potomac-state-delegation-fights-for-1b-in-medicaid/&quot;&gt;NY on the Potomac: State delegation fights for $1B in Medicaid&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23560/time-to-borrow-check-the-bond-ratings/&quot;&gt;Time to borrow? Check the bond ratings&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23552/q-poll-patersons-slide-has-stopped/&quot;&gt;Q-Poll: Paterson’s slide has stopped&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Catskill Daily Mail&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b98736804bd4599959985.txt&quot;&gt;‘Son of Troop F’ to become state’s top cop&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b9889f8e38c0501813268.txt&quot;&gt;School options fall by the wayside&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b9873a4f30d5594767889.txt&quot;&gt;Time running out on community center funds&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b988a60b1d76797692278.txt&quot;&gt;District seeking ways to trim costs as budget process unfolds&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/11/opinion/editorials/doc4b988ae436546540386567.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Children of war&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;City Room (NY Times)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/city-owns-the-name-tavern-on-the-green-judge-rules/&quot;&gt;City Owns the Name 'Tavern on the Green,' Judge Rules&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/pass-the-salt-ban/&quot;&gt;Pass the Salt Ban?&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/no-more-free-golf-for-the-not-quite-disabled/&quot;&gt;No More Free Golf for the Not-Quite Disabled&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Corning Leader&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/features/x2034413858/CCC-president-to-step-down-in-2011&quot;&gt;CCC president to step down in 2011&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/news/x324657766/Support-for-Reed-expands&quot;&gt;Support for Reed expands&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Daily Politics&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/levy-to-meet-with-tea-partiers.html&quot;&gt;Levy To Meet With Tea Partiers &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/limbaugh-paterson-a-massa-on-m.html&quot;&gt;Limbaugh: Paterson A Massa On Massa?!&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/peralta-hits-the-airwaves-with.html&quot;&gt;Peralta Hits The Airwaves With Anti-Monserrate Ad&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/the-ravitch-plan.html&quot;&gt;The Ravitch Plan&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/cutzilla-arrives.html&quot;&gt;Cutzilla Arrives &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/logliscis-plea.html&quot;&gt;Loglisci's Plea&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/cynthia-nixon-fights-back.html&quot;&gt;Cynthia Nixon Fights Back&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/pataki-for-lazio.html&quot;&gt;Pataki For Lazio&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/former-westchester-rep-joe-dio.html&quot;&gt;DioGuardi Gets Hometown Support&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/is-hevesi-in-cuomos-crosshairs.html&quot;&gt;Is Hevesi In Cuomo's Crosshairs? AG: No Comment &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/watch-the-latest-business-vide-1.html&quot;&gt;Weiner Avoids Morning 'Sword Fights' With Rahm Emanuel  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/cuomo-nets-another-pension-fra.html&quot;&gt;Cuomo Nets Another Pension Fraud Scalp &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/scandal-fatigue-gov-spends-an.html&quot;&gt;Scandal Fatigue? Gov Has An On-Message Morning &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/index.html?offset=10&quot;&gt;Q Poll: Paterson Bottoms Out&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Dunkirk Observer&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537146.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Duff wants new WNY veterans cemetery built in Dunkirk&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537145.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Hartache: Pomfret discusses board size&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537143.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Budget draft proposes small boost to tax levy&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537142.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;City working to keep downtown busy&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537141.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Rapid progress in Graf Building&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537122.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Students want fast food on trips&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537121.html?nav=5044&quot;&gt; editorial: Representation: Fixing state is tall order&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Elmira Star Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100400/1117/news/Elmira-firefighters-hit-the-ice-for-rescue-training&quot;&gt;Elmira firefighters hit the ice for rescue training&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100393/1117/news/Reed+stepping+up+his+GOP+campaign+to+fill+Massa+s+seat&quot;&gt;Reed stepping up his GOP campaign to fill Massa's seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100391/1117/news/Grants+aid+library+upgrades+in+3-county+area&quot;&gt;Grants aid library upgrades in 3-county area&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100378/1117/news/Corning+Community+College+to+begin+search+process+for+new+president&quot;&gt;Corning Community College to begin search process for new president&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100376/1117/news/CCC+president+Amann+to+retire+in+2011&quot;&gt;CCC president Amann to retire in 2011&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100311/VIEWPOINTS01/3110354/1121/viewpoints/Massa-s-public-demise&quot;&gt;editorial: Massa's public demise&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100311/VIEWPOINTS02/3110307/1121/viewpoints/Schools-plan-costly--unnecessary&quot;&gt;Sylvia K. Huber: Schools plan costly, unnecessary&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Finger Lakes Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97d5019941d698845803.txt&quot;&gt;Life After Dissolution&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97d83b6bbf2054883831.txt&quot;&gt;Supervisor urges residents to file comments on cig tax&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97d98f3f886718034056.txt&quot;&gt;Massa to Glenn Beck: 'I failed': Ex-Congressman also appeared on Larry King last night&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97db4b87d0f597274811.txt&quot;&gt;Voters OK second phase of capital project &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100399/1126/news/State+employee+salaries+highlighted+in+think+tank+report&quot;&gt;State employee salaries highlighted in think tank report&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100364/1126/news/Ravitch+seeks+5-year+fiscal+plan+for+state++with+borrowing&quot;&gt;Ravitch seeks 5-year fiscal plan for state, with borrowing&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;GateHouse News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/state_news/x1224403945/Rep-Eric-Massa-accused-of-harassment-not-going-quietly&quot;&gt;Rep. Eric Massa, accused of harassment, not going quietly&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Glens Falls Post Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_2f8e4968-2cc9-11df-a6e6-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Study finds value of sharing&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_7504637e-2cc4-11df-92bb-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;The salt left behind&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_eef3cb84-2cbf-11df-9439-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;In Corinth, money is key to dissolution&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_ed5cee30-2cbb-11df-933f-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Meeting capsule: Whitehall Town Board&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_5ba9fddc-2ca4-11df-85c5-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Meeting capsule: Washington County Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_b8a99c98-2c9c-11df-bbff-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Meeting capsule: Chester Town Board&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_78a86f08-2c9b-11df-b2d9-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Warren County chooses new administrator&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_7e4f3ff0-2c9a-11df-81fd-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;New minimum bid attracts developers to old armory&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_23a43c78-2c99-11df-beca-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Local Medicaid fraud crackdown seen as model for state&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_f91ba020-2c8b-11df-b061-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Chester board to rescue squad: Give us proof&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_c3659c10-2cc2-11df-90a5-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Cuomo should stay out of Paterson investigation&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520659.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Montgomery County eyes use of polygraphs to monitor&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520658.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Open Window closing in Gloversville&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520661.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Two-county industrial park studied&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520662.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Possible layoffs criticized&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520663.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;City of Gloversville weighs monthly budget reports&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520664.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Montgomery County panel backs FMCC loan application&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Herkimer Evening Telegram&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/business/x324656770/Audit-finds-holes-in-village-finances&quot;&gt;Audit finds holes in Middleville finances &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/business/x2096608539/Public-gets-a-peek-at-new-VHS-facility&quot;&gt;Public gets a peek at new VHS facility&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Hornell Evening Tribune&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1224404528/Paterson-likely-to-hold-special-election-sources-say&quot;&gt;Paterson likely to hold special election, sources say&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x324656127/AG-hopeful-seeks-support-in-Hornell&quot;&gt;AG hopeful seeks support in Hornell&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Ithaca Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100388/1126/news/Ithaca+can+levy+fine+in+Cornell+vet+waste+spill&quot;&gt;Ithaca can levy fine in Cornell vet waste spill&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100377/1126/news/Ithaca+committee+to+review+questions+raised+at+forum&quot;&gt;Ithaca committee to review questions raised at forum&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100357/1126/news/Tompkins+starts+drive+to+maximize+census+count&quot;&gt;Tompkins starts drive to maximize census count&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100311/VIEWPOINTS02/3110306/1129/viewpoints/Tompkins-grown-businesses-flourish&quot;&gt;Stephen Kimball: Tompkins-grown businesses flourish&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Jamestown Post-Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553070.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Three Local School Districts Graduate Fewer Than State Average&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553014.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Southwestern Moves To Terminate Four Teachers, Raise Taxes 3.8 Percent&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/category.detail/nav/5018/Page-One.html&quot;&gt;JPS Proposes Eliminating Equivalent Of 50 Full-Time Jobs, 5 Percent Tax Increase&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553058.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;CVCS Consolidates Classes&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553059.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;Legislator Wants Cemetery In Dunkirk&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553061.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;JBC’s Second Semester Kicks Off Leadoff To College’s First Bachelor Class&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Journal News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103110376&quot;&gt;Bondi highlights distrust of government&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103110372&quot;&gt;Two years later, Ritz slab still there&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS02/3110350/1026/NEWS10/Census-2010-forms-hit-the-mail-next-week-aid-dollars-at-stake&quot;&gt;Census 2010 forms hit the mail next week; aid dollars at stake&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS02/3110363/1026/NEWS10/Donahue-Entergy-issues-in-Buchanan-election&quot;&gt;Donahue, Entergy issues in Buchanan election&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS02/3110364/1026/NEWS10/Pelham-candidates-focus-on-downtown--green-space--cost-savings&quot;&gt;Pelham candidates focus on downtown, green space, cost savings&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS03/3110357/1026/NEWS10/Hillburn-election-features-race-for-trustee-and-lawyer-running-unopposed-for-judge&quot;&gt;Hillburn election features race for trustee and lawyer running unopposed for judge&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS03/3110358/1026/NEWS10/Five-candidates-in-the-Nyacks-are-running-unopposed&quot;&gt;Five candidates in the Nyacks are running unopposed&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS02/3110310/1026/NEWS10/Affordable-condos-seen-as-key-to-Ossining-rebirth&quot;&gt;Affordable condos seen as key to Ossining rebirth&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS02/3110312/1026/NEWS10/White-Plains-files-court-action-to-overturn-12-hour-police-shifts--new-OT-rule&quot;&gt;White Plains files court action to overturn 12-hour police shifts, new OT rule&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103110377&quot;&gt;Spano's top aid comes to his defense&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/villageelections&quot;&gt;Village Elections 2010&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS01/3110379/1018/NEWS02/State-aims-to-reduce-Indian-Point-water-use--save-more-fish&quot;&gt;State aims to reduce Indian Point water use, save more fish&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy, Environment, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS02/3110365/1018/NEWS02/Rye-school-adminstrators-get--modest--raises-under-new-contract&quot;&gt;Rye school adminstrators get &quot;modest&quot; raises under new contract&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103110384&quot;&gt;Clarkstown may cut jobs to fix budget gap&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS03/3110382/1019/NEWS03/Orangetown-asks-county-to-schedule-another-police-chief-exam&quot;&gt;Orangetown asks county to schedule another police-chief exam&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/NEWS/303110023/1019/NEWS03/Upper-Nyack-incumbents-are-running-unopposed&quot;&gt;Upper Nyack incumbents are running unopposed&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/99999999/DATABASE04/100309009/-1&quot;&gt;New York graduation rates, 2009&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/OPINION/3110334/1015/OPINION01/Bondi-s-state-of-the-county-address-reveals-effects-of-Great-Recession&quot;&gt;editorial: Bondi's state of the county address reveals effects of Great Recession&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100311/OPINION/3110337/1015/OPINION01/Counties-facing-the-awful-truth&quot;&gt;editorial: Counties facing the awful truth&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Kingston Daily Freeman&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b987aa1c6624165628577.txt&quot;&gt;Kingston superintendent disputes state’s graduation data&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b987adf58124685311047.txt&quot;&gt;Grad rates top average in Greene, Northern Dutchess&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b987b775d06d351068764.txt&quot;&gt;Program aims to improve Kingston — one block at a time&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b987bd4e8b53038167157.txt&quot;&gt;Saugerties residents vote next week on police consolidation&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b987c17227c0652625805.txt&quot;&gt;Central Hudson rate hearings today in Kingston, Poughkeepsie&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b9872d0b50fb857592400.txt&quot;&gt;Spare sports, parent tells New Paltz school board&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b987cae290e9732002276.txt&quot;&gt;Region must recruit more doctors, study concludes&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b98731b21775561398122.txt&quot;&gt;Catskill school levy hike cut in half&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b97322068ae9440667564.txt&quot;&gt;Notice error won’t stall fire truck vote in Ulster&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/11/opinion/doc4b96c614521cb066027762.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Public vs. private&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Knickerbocker Blog&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/pataki_lazio_is_right_man_for_the_e203xrSszMagRt7SmGX8tK&quot;&gt;Pataki: Lazio is right man for the job&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/nys_comptroller_we_can_borrow_our_m0jWoJOCXVs6BOFnKjKSjN&quot;&gt;NYS Comptroller: we can't borrow our way out of crisis&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/koch_mccall_weigh_in_on_paterson_IttDN1bISrzBtDgeC5XnuK&quot;&gt;Koch, McCall predict Paterson 'plea' departure soon&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/don_screw_it_up_or_you_ll_be_in_ikoQG9hnQf5N1bGJSh2wuK&quot;&gt;Don't screw it up or you'll be in deep&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/bloomberg_pitched_obama_union_green_YJlSL2bvOnH5jgcl1BwMVP&quot;&gt;Bloomberg pitched Obama on green card idea before State of Union&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/ravitch_unveils_budget_plan_that_acMVzHRvAKcZAIejUowjMP&quot;&gt;Ravitch unveils budget plan that faces uphill battle&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/cynthia_nixon_fights_to_keep_monserrate_8jXLAk9uYF7GVGGgRS60DK&quot;&gt;Cynthia Nixon fights to keep Monserrate out of office&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/even_anthony_weiner_won_engage_in_2uiNoYYR3czRhEBa6mk1LI&quot;&gt;Even Anthony Weiner won't engage in some duels&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/nyers_still_want_paterson_terrible_OKWzaLoY4FVOZO04hZfrXM&quot;&gt;NYers still want Paterson to stay -- but also think he's terrible&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Middletown Times Herald-Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100311/NEWS/3110322&quot;&gt;City of Newburgh's financial controls 'fundamentally flawed'&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100311/NEWS/3110330&quot;&gt;State administrator fired after scam report&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100311/NEWS/3110323&quot;&gt;2 fired M-W administrators to receive 4 months' salary&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100311/COMM/3110320/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Middletown gets tough on graffiti&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100311/OPINION/3110314&quot;&gt;editorial: State police get the right leader to make changes&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100311/OPINION/3110315&quot;&gt;editorial: Hinchey bill on drugs corrects a big mistake&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NY1&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/115010/officials-to-break-ground-on-atlantic-yards-project&quot;&gt;Officials To Break Ground On Atlantic Yards Project&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114949/firefighters-union--elected-officials-denounce-firehouse-closures&quot;&gt;Firefighters Union, Elected Officials Denounce Firehouse Closures&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114988/city--state-reach-deal-to-finance-brooklyn-bridge-park&quot;&gt;City, State Reach Deal To Finance Brooklyn Bridge Park&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1622191/WXXI.Local.Stories/Ravitch.Presents.Bail.Out.Plan&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: Ravitch Presents Bail Out Plan&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_teflon_dave_may_not_face_tamper_charge__sources.html&quot;&gt;Paterson scandal: 'Teflon Dave' may not face tamper charges regarding Booker domestic abuse case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_nypd_stopfrisk_policy_feels_council_heat.html&quot;&gt;NYPD stop-and-frisk policy feels heat from City Council members&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/real_estate/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_yards_to_break_ground_today.html&quot;&gt;Atlantic Yards set to break ground as neighboring families, companies are told to take a hike&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_assault_on_salt_an_insult_chefs.html&quot;&gt;Brooklyn Dem Felix Ortiz wants to ban use of salt in New York restaurants&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_disgraced_exrep_eric_massas_long_trail_of_bizarre_behavior_includes_home_shared_.html&quot;&gt;Disgraced ex-Rep. Eric Massa's long trail of bizarre behavior includes home shared with staffers&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_rush_limbaugh_races_to_inject_racial_joke_about_paterson_into_massa_mess.html&quot;&gt;Elizabeth Benjamin: Rush Limbaugh races to inject racial joke about Paterson into Massa mess  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_ravitch_budget_mess_too_big_to_fix_in_1_yr.html&quot;&gt;Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch: New York budget mess too big to fix in one year&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_fight_back_against_monserrate_sez_sex__the_city_star_cynthia_nixon.html&quot;&gt;'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon joins gay rights group's battle against Hiram Monserrate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_hevesi_official_david_loglisci_pleads_guilty_in_pension_fund_scandal_agrees_to_s.html&quot;&gt;Hevesi official David Loglisci pleads guilty in pension fund scandal, agrees to sing to Cuomo&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/education/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_students_futures_on_hold.html&quot;&gt;Eighth-graders waiting on high school matches due to legal battle over closing of 19 schools&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_big_ax_looming_at_the_fdny_threat_of_1000_layoffs_closing_of_62_fire_companies.html&quot;&gt;Big ax looming at the FDNY: Threat of 1,000 layoffs, closing of 62 fire companies&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_raise_the_bar_high.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Raise the bar high: Stop deceiving schoolkids about their achievements &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_rubens_second_thoughts.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Ruben's second thoughts: Pol who killed armory mall scrounges for Plan B  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/11/2010-03-11_developer_must_build_a_bridge_at_atlantic_yards.html&quot;&gt;Errol Louis: Developer must build a bridge at Atlantic Yards&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/columnists/tantaros/index.html&quot;&gt;Andrea Tantaros: With politicians dropping like flies, New Yorkers need leaders they can be proud of &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/borrowing_trouble_bCsCN1PrJ75UbI2AoY6YaN&quot;&gt;editorial: Borrowing trouble&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/the_truth_about_indian_point_RLRrEMjTFR9OrOTX2KxLmI&quot;&gt;editorial: The truth about Indian Point&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Environment, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/beyond_ny_gaps_F3KNf9tiE8oGRRFOfEt17J&quot;&gt;John Faso: Beyond NY's gaps&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/city_takes_over_brooklyn_bridge_qQIoH1VJhRWOVtfqA1ZcUN&quot;&gt;City takes over Brooklyn Bridge Park project; Governors Island expected to be next  &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/kerik_gets_dissed_by_dc_lawyer_yQOSgYzc9htDccWLrywpdN&quot;&gt;Kerik can't go to DC to meet lawyer: judge  &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/city_wins_right_to_keep_famed_central_eW8F0gejoXSamhjfTtqwqJ&quot;&gt;City wins right to keep famed 'Tavern on the Green' name  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/city_unveils_new_anti_smoking_campaign_yyb8knPDNuiLholmrIPmeI&quot;&gt;City unveils new anti-smoking campaign (video)&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/to_borrow_nS5cMtiDtGyNu1xAzZYMJM&quot;&gt;Bloomberg, NY state comptroller slam Ravitch's $6B debt plan  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ick_state_gives_city_bad_coffer_XyZE7w6SY0LYvAvb00IOKJ&quot;&gt;$ick state gives city bad coffer&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/stick_around_bit_gov_lfgw6DFzFaw9Ty4Jp7yAiI&quot;&gt;Stick around a bit, gov&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/criminal_salt_5JcC0DggJVZGhVkFMesw8M&quot;&gt;Pol: Ban all salt from restaurant cooking&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/kerik_travel_plan_canned_lXGrN3t6jUeTzSGlOqVNnL&quot;&gt;Kerik travel plan canned&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/hizzoner_trash_talking_1NJ9JgALiflInmv3KqIC6H&quot;&gt;Hizzoner's trash-talking&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/can_trust_these_bozos_to_fix_the_HarjudUFrFlL5et8NDg7iK&quot;&gt;Fredric U. Dicker: Can't trust these bozos to fix the mess they created  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/this_insane_fiscal_cycle_has_to_tnUTvZgtfUvpdl7b8e8WfP&quot;&gt;George Marlin: This insane fiscal cycle has to end&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/pension_big_pleads_guilty_5rFURYUJLqUdfRZIAlbefP&quot;&gt;Pension big pleads guilty&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/city_takes_tavern_trademark_J9YBmPYq5F6l7uh5eOHbGL&quot;&gt;City takes 'Tavern' trademark&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/city_taking_control_of_brooklyn_ucRadUJ9igGvx0nLwOuDQJ&quot;&gt;City taking control of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Governor's Island to follow  &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11basil.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Trying Times for Father of New York’s Governor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11pension.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Former Hevesi Aide Pleads Guilty in Pension Case&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11ravitch.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Albany Is Taking New Budget Proposal Seriously&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11senor.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Another Republican Is Encouraged to Join the Race for Senate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11release.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;For a Pardoned Detainee, Released but Not Told Why, a Lonely, Happy Trip Home&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11independence.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Albany Sides With Owner in a Rent Suit in TriBeCa&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11frisk.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Council Leaders Want Fewer Names on List of Police Stops&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/business/global/11airline.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Three Airlines Near Deal for an Expanded Alliance&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/nyregion/11towns.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Peter Applebome: School Costs Fuel a Revolt Over Taxes&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/opinion/11thu2.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;editorial: What Ground Zero Needs&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/opinion/11bloomberg.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;M. R. Bloomberg &amp; S. Silver: A Last Chance for the Trade Center to Rise Again&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;News10 (Central NY)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498426/route-81-saga-continues&quot;&gt;Route 81 saga continues&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498447/massa-s-bizarre-week&quot;&gt;Massa's bizarre week&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498393/alzheimer-s-association-says-disease-spreading-in-cny&quot;&gt;Alzheimer's Association says disease spreading in CNY&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498474/people-of-tully-speak-out-against-land-declaration&quot;&gt;People of Tully speak out against land declaration&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498453/hinckley-reservoir-levels-reach-record-lows&quot;&gt;Hinckley Reservoir levels reach record lows&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498469/elmira-and-corning-painted-post-graduation-rates&quot;&gt;Elmira and Corning-Painted Post graduation rates&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498475/flu-season-better-than-expected&quot;&gt;Flu season better than expected&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498451/what-type-of-governor-would-ravitch-be-&quot;&gt;What type of governor would Ravitch be?&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498458/pataki-endorses-gop-s-rick-lazio-for-governor&quot;&gt;Pataki endorses GOP's Rick Lazio for governor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553069.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;JNP Receives Facelift With Help From BOCES GED Program&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Newsday&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/lazio-to-get-pataki-s-ok-levy-s-camp-he-s-got-backers-too-1.1803782&quot;&gt;Lazio to get Pataki's OK; Levy's camp: He's got backers, too&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/ravitch-calls-for-spending-cuts-borrowing-6b-1.1805123&quot;&gt;Ravitch calls for spending cuts, borrowing $6B&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/state-proposes-protection-for-fish-near-power-plants-1.1805062&quot;&gt;State proposes protection for fish near power plants&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Environment, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-facility-for-sex-offenders-called-inadequate-1.1804967&quot;&gt;Suffolk facility for sex offenders called 'inadequate'&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/guv-state-can-t-count-on-fee-for-aqueduct-casino-1.1803672&quot;&gt;Guv: State can't count on fee for Aqueduct casino&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/teachers-islandwide-face-layoffs-in-budget-crunch-1.1803924&quot;&gt;Teachers Islandwide face layoffs in budget crunch&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/mangano-hires-patrick-foye-as-nassau-development-chief-1.1805047&quot;&gt;Mangano hires Patrick Foye as Nassau development chief&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bipartisan-senate-vote-oks-tax-extender-bill-1.1804599&quot;&gt;Bipartisan Senate vote OKs 'tax extender' bill&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/levy-will-fight-sheriff-s-plan-to-hire-200-at-new-jail-1.1804978&quot;&gt;Levy will fight sheriff's plan to hire 200 at new jail&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/northport-trustees-cite-record-foe-hits-home-measure-1.1804561&quot;&gt;Northport trustees cite record; foe hits home measure&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/jobs/ruling-on-islip-workers-perks-may-resonate-across-state-1.1802737&quot;&gt;Ruling on Islip workers' perks may resonate across state&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Niagara Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_069221607.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Holy Trinity makes state historic list&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_069221316.html&quot;&gt;Coleman judgement dismissed&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_069210551.html&quot;&gt;Maid of the Mist lawsuit dismissed&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_069210106.html&quot;&gt;Jayne Park Project pulled&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_069204544.html&quot;&gt;Officials joining legal fight against IDA tax&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/opinion/local_story_069180917.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Don Glynn: Closed state parks could lead to vandalism&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Olean Times-Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9846dd1dd03305028052.txt&quot;&gt;GOP sticks with Reed to run for Massa’s seat &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9846c1d366a644385621.txt&quot;&gt;City of Olean officials discuss budget strategy &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneida Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b985c650d096270499508.txt&quot;&gt;Oneida City Council to learn about new SEQR form requirements tonight&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b986b712f275695007439.txt&quot;&gt;1934 may be key to Oneida Indian Nation land trust suit&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oswego Palladium-Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palltimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/doc4b985083160c0336982637.txt&quot;&gt;OCSD grad rates not up to par with the state's&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Plattsburgh Press Republican&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_069235057.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Hard lesson for would-be teachers&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_069235101.html&quot;&gt;Wilmington townhouse variance OKed&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_069235106.html&quot;&gt;City aims to rid beach and public areas of smoking&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_069235128.html&quot;&gt;Of Interest: March 11, 2010&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0201_editorials/local_story_069231555.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Self-reliance a local asset&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;PolitickerNY.com&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/daily-transom/ethics-committee-no-longer-pursuing-massas-fracking-nor-his-snorkeling&quot;&gt;Ethics Committee No Longer Pursuing Massa's Fracking Nor His Snorkeling&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/ravitch-offers-albany-trade-new-budget-limits-less-pain-year&quot;&gt;Ravitch Offers Albany a Trade: New Budget Limits for Less Pain this Year&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/daily-transom/cuomo-keeps-rattner-limbo&quot;&gt; Cuomo Keeps Rattner in Limbo&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/report-paid-sick-leave-bill-expands-health-care&quot;&gt; Report: Paid Sick-Leave Bill Expands Health Care&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/peraltas-ad-features-monserrate-footage&quot;&gt;Peralta's Ad Features Monserrate Footage&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/lazio-brings-out-gop-support-pataki-king&quot;&gt;Lazio Brings Out G.O.P. Support: Pataki, King&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/miranda-opposes-anti-equality-senators&quot;&gt;Miranda Opposes 'Anti-Equality Senators'&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/health-care-people-get-really-in-opposing
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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10ravitch.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson’s No. 2 Sets Broad Plan on New York Fiscal Crisis&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/10/us/politics/AP-US-Massa-Ethics.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;Massa Denies He Sexually Groped Male Staffer&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621651/WXXI.Local.Stories/Lt.Gov.Ravitch.Working.on.State.Borrowing.Bail.Out.Plan.&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt:  Lt Gov Ravitch Working on State Borrowing Bail Out Plan&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909672&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Another top cop quits in turmoil&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_convicted_abuser_hiram_monserrate_announces_his_campaign_to_reclaim_his_seat.html&quot;&gt;Convicted abuser Hiram Monserrate announces his campaign to reclaim his seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/backers_bail_on_slots_plot_at_aqueduct_qWtD8lvhc6Qr1T7IqzSdgP&quot;&gt;Frederic U. Dicker and Carl Campanile:  Backers bail on slots plot at Aqueduct&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10ravitch.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson’s No. 2 Sets Broad Plan on New York Fiscal Crisis&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/10/us/politics/AP-US-Massa-Ethics.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;Massa Denies He Sexually Groped Male Staffer&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621651/WXXI.Local.Stories/Lt.Gov.Ravitch.Working.on.State.Borrowing.Bail.Out.Plan.&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt:  Lt Gov Ravitch Working on State Borrowing Bail Out Plan&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909672&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Another top cop quits in turmoil&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_convicted_abuser_hiram_monserrate_announces_his_campaign_to_reclaim_his_seat.html&quot;&gt;Convicted abuser Hiram Monserrate announces his campaign to reclaim his seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/backers_bail_on_slots_plot_at_aqueduct_qWtD8lvhc6Qr1T7IqzSdgP&quot;&gt;Frederic U. Dicker and Carl Campanile:  Backers bail on slots plot at Aqueduct&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Adirondack Daily Enterprise&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511681.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Hoffman back on the ballot&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511683.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Local nursing homes fined&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511685.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Despite moratorium proposal, Conservancy stays the path&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511693.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Village seeks grant for work-force housing project&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909672&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Another top cop quits in turmoil&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909695&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Diploma gains not for all&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909853&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;State bond to fill gap?&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909537&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;GE, EPA clash over river dredging&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909808&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Raucci note to brass told of 'fighting back'  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909815&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Top racino bidder under review&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909816&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Will lackluster Lazio fade away?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909817&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Jennings: Don't cut state payments&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909506&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;DWI reinstatement goal of prosecutor&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909606&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Averill Park looks at $2M in spending cuts  &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909811&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Rensselaer County in a pinch&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909812&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Senator backs at-home plan&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909846&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;editorial:  Time to grade Regents exams &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/10/us/politics/AP-US-Massa-Resigns-Fact-Check.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;FACT CHECK: Lawmaker Quits Amid Changing Stories&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/10/us/politics/AP-US-Massa-Ethics.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;Massa Denies He Sexually Groped Male Staffer&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909726&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Retired NY police leader's replacement now leaving&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909557&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Workers urge faster rebuilding at ground zero site &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909772&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;NY Archbishop Dolan hits scandal-scarred Capitol&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909780&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Rev. Floyd Flake bows out of Aqueduct racino group  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090377/1126/news/Seneca+Falls+weighs+dissolving+village&quot;&gt;Seneca Falls weighs dissolving village&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/10/local_news/news01.txt&quot;&gt;Cayuga candidates dive into the issues&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/10/local_news/news02.txt&quot;&gt; Auburn school tax levy could rise 2 percent&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/10/local_news/news03.txt&quot;&gt;Cayuga County to vote on hiring new administrator&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/10/local_news/news04.txt&quot;&gt;Committee backs effort to let park security officers write tickets&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/10/opinion/our_view.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Digester a positive step for county&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/10/opinion/guy_cosentino.txt&quot;&gt;Guy Cosentino: Cuomo needs to come out and run&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Batavia Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/6558246.txt&quot;&gt;Council votes to pursue consolidation with town&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/6557488.txt&quot;&gt;Sex offender raises concern in city neighborhood&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090386/1116/news/Binghamton+University+nursing+school+cuts+staff++enrollment&quot;&gt;Binghamton University nursing school cuts staff, enrollment&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090369/1116/news/Southern+Tier+schools+see+graduation+rates+increase&quot;&gt;Southern Tier schools see graduation rates increase&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090348/1116/news/Fenton+sets+public+hearing+on+cell+towers&quot;&gt;Fenton sets public hearing on cell towers&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090347/1116/news/Organizers+target+fall+opening+for+Tier+s+first+classical+Christian+school&quot;&gt;Organizers target fall opening for Tier's first classical Christian school&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982694/albanys-new-fiscal-gimmickry-haunted.html&quot;&gt;Albany’s new fiscal gimmickry haunted by old&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982941/cardinal-health-seeks-extended.html&quot;&gt;Cardinal Health seeks extended property tax breaks&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/982067/three-fired-for-role-in-inmate.html&quot;&gt;3 are fired in beating of inmate at Erie County  jail&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982933/green-rebirth-of-vacant-buildings.html&quot;&gt; ‘Green’ rebirth of vacant buildings as W. Side homes attracts support&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982903/appointments-encouraged-for-free.html&quot;&gt;Appointments encouraged for free tax assistance&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982895/judge-affirms-jail-standard-for.html&quot;&gt;Judge affirms ‘jail’ standard for hygiene&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982890/educators-clash-over-interpretation.html&quot;&gt;Educators clash over interpretation of graduation rates&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981762/newstead-subdivision-plan-rejected.html&quot;&gt;Newstead subdivision plan rejected&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982909/outlook-on-budget-is-positive.html&quot;&gt;Outlook on Depew budget is positive&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982910/budget-plan-would-cut-positions.html&quot;&gt;Budget plan would cut Orchard Park positions&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982934/board-votes-for-fredonia-students.html&quot;&gt;Board votes for Fredonia students to be consolidated at main campus&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982924/route-219-committee-plans-county.html&quot;&gt;Route 219 committee plans County Center meeting today&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982920/consolidation-of-city-town-still.html&quot;&gt;Consolidation of Batavia city, town still on track&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982911/farmer-pays-fines-in-pesticide.html&quot;&gt;Farmer pays fines in pesticide death of eagles&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982922/layoffs-considered-in-face-of.html&quot;&gt;Lew-Port layoffs considered in face of $1.8 million budget gap&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982921/officials-focus-on-spending-plan.html&quot;&gt;N. Tonawanda school officials focus on spending plan&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982915/kindergarten-sign-up-scheduled.html&quot;&gt;Kindergarten sign-up scheduled at Lew-Port&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982914/meeting-to-announce-schools-targeted.html&quot;&gt;Meeting to announce Lockport schools targeted for closing&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982913/finance-panel-chairman-pleads.html&quot;&gt;Niagara County finance panel chairman pleads for fiscal restraint&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982893/landmark-hotel-site-is-condemned.html&quot;&gt; Landmark hotel site is condemned in Falls&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/982647/the-trouble-with-albany.html&quot;&gt;editorial:   The trouble with Albany&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982877/massas-mess.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Massa’s mess&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/10/982891/termini-calls-for-action-on-urban.html&quot;&gt;Donn Esmonde: Termini calls for action on urban decay&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Canandaigua Daily Messenger&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x2034409439/Employers-expect-to-hire-again-study-says&quot;&gt;Employers expect to hire again, study says&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x2034410043/Hopewell-leaders-failed-town-county-FLCC&quot;&gt;Dave Willett: Hopewell leaders failed town, county, FLCC&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1918409069/29th-District-seat-needs-to-be-filled-now&quot;&gt;editorial: 29th District seat needs to be filled — now&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capital News 9&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498374/calorie-count-bill-passes&quot;&gt;Calorie count bill passes&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498375/state-budget-negotiations-continue&quot;&gt;State budget negotiations continue&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498282/pivotal-week-in-search-for-new-chief&quot;&gt;Pivotal week in search for new chief&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498362/dinapoli-on-budget&quot;&gt;DiNapoli on budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498317/students-and-faculty-rally-against-cuts&quot;&gt;Students and faculty rally against cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498321/sex-offender-residency-restriction-law-in-amsterdam-&quot;&gt;Sex offender residency restriction law in Amsterdam?&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capitol Confidential&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23521/klein-pushes-for-mta-payroll-tax-reimbursement-for-private-schools/&quot;&gt;Private/parochial schools seek same MTA tax rebate&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23539/wildlife-to-paterson-we-quit/&quot;&gt;Wildlife to Paterson: We quit&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23536/troopers-unions-call-for-strong-new-leader-and-fast/&quot;&gt;Troopers’ unions call for strong new leader, and fast&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23519/here-we-go-again-perez-retires-from-troopers/&quot;&gt;Updated: Here we go again: Perez retires from Troopers&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23505/floyd-flake-leaves-aeg/&quot;&gt;Floyd Flake leaves AEG&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23498/voters-need-to-know-more-about-paterson/&quot;&gt;Voters need to know more about Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23496/skelos-yep-there-will-be-borrowing/&quot;&gt;Skelos: Yep, there will be borrowing&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23494/cuomo-will-raise-in-troy/&quot;&gt;Cuomo will raise in Troy&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23492/paterson-borrowing-is-bad-unless/&quot;&gt;Paterson: Borrowing is bad, unless…&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Catskill Daily Mail&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9726adbb361043667738.txt&quot;&gt;C-A plans to cut 11 teachers&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9726e7a498f877066725.txt&quot;&gt;Search on for code officer&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97270c67be7339348942.txt&quot;&gt;Raven named new village planner&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97278105024891162879.txt&quot;&gt;Kline, McGunnigle unopposed in T’ville, Higgins lone candidate in Hunter&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/10/opinion/editorials/doc4b97364a100b1867819663.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Don’t increase fees for taxi registration&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Corning Leader&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/news/x2096607429/Winner-Paterson-to-call-special-election&quot;&gt;Winner: Paterson to call special election&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Crain's New York Business&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100309/REAL_ESTATE/100309862&quot;&gt;Rev. Flake, rapper Jay-Z exit sinking Aqueduct bid&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100309/REAL_ESTATE/100309865&quot;&gt;Williamsburg waterfront project clears hurdle&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100309/FREE/100309866&quot;&gt;As Paterson fizzles, so does his soda tax&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100309/FREE/100309875&quot;&gt;Paterson calling for state spending cap&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Dunkirk Observer&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537067.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Fredonia student shift set to begin&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537100.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Gillibrand wants COOL on all dairy products sold in nation&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537099.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;CVCS board recommends 12 staff reductions&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537108.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;DLDC has report ready&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537106.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Town applies for water supply permits&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537064.html?nav=5044&quot;&gt;editorial: Forestville: Yeah, get out and vote&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Elmira Star Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090366/1117/news/Pulteney+supervisor+under+fire&quot;&gt;Pulteney supervisor under fire&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090354/1117/news/Extra+year+helps+boost+area+high+school+graduation+rates&quot;&gt;Extra year helps boost area high school graduation rates&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090359/1117/news/Chemung+sees+60+percent+jump+in+auction+properties&quot;&gt;Chemung sees 60 percent jump in auction properties&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Finger Lakes Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b9698e709f2b971468922.txt&quot;&gt;Seneca Falls village dissolution plan projects an annual savings of $534,000 a year&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b969a332658b798741403.txt&quot;&gt;Hundreds turn out for Dundee school safety meeting &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b969b4da7930619439174.txt&quot;&gt;It's official: Massa leaves Congress &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b96a04ae4182374111503.txt&quot;&gt;Local chairs favor quick decision on Massa replacement&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090385/1126/news/Massa+tells+TV+audience+++I+did+nothing+sexual+&quot;&gt;Massa tells TV audience, 'I did nothing sexual'&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090361/1126/news/Paterson+to+call+special+election+soon+to+fill+Massa+s+seat&quot;&gt;Paterson to call special election soon to fill Massa's seat&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090360/1126/news/Massa+s+resignation+creates+4th+House+vacancy&quot;&gt;Massa's resignation creates 4th House vacancy&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090357/1126/news/Black++Hispanic+students+making+strides+in+graduation+rates+statewide&quot;&gt;Black, Hispanic students making strides in graduation rates statewide&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Glens Falls Post Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_9e2d6488-2bf9-11df-9c1d-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Town hopes to save Civil War recruitment center&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_b6064f48-2bf9-11df-a759-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Adirondack Park Agency taking up boathouse issue&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_a2a5b278-2bf8-11df-84b7-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Meeting on Lake George guidance counselor draws heat&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_4c275836-2bf1-11df-9e0a-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Budget gap looms for Glens Falls school district&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_6a03b26a-2beb-11df-88a7-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Warrensburg voters approve bus-leasing&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_d8071cb6-2beb-11df-9900-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Dates set for Glens Falls forums&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_06881866-2beb-11df-b8d7-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Meeting capsule: Moreau Town Board&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_3e4cb9b0-2be5-11df-b893-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Meeting capsule: Glens Falls Common Council&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_019bc7fa-2bd5-11df-bcfb-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;GOP candidate urges consolidation of Defense, Homeland Security departments &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_dff5ae00-2bc4-11df-9a97-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Bar owners shun training event&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_c66de3d8-2bc1-11df-8e82-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Air service files suit over accident at Saratoga County airport&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_09a41060-2bc1-11df-9cf5-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Queensbury teacher who drove drunk gets coaching job back&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_113f7e56-2b9c-11df-a4e9-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Seat belt patrol planned&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/opinion/columns/ktingley/article_bfce983e-2c01-11df-9311-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;editorial: An impressive top 20&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Herkimer Evening Telegram&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x2096606622/VHS-takeover-bid-closes-in-on-county-approval&quot;&gt;VHS takeover bid closes in on county approval&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/education/x2102348465/Tough-budget-year-in-store-for-schools&quot;&gt;Tough budget year in store for schools&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Hornell Evening Tribune&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1918408939/Tax-decrease-expected-in-Hornell&quot;&gt;Tax decrease expected in Hornell&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1918408983/Hogan-goes-off-on-bloggers&quot;&gt;Hogan goes off on bloggers&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Ithaca Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090368/1126/news/Massa+appearance+on+Glenn+Beck+not+a+thing+of+beauty++politicians+from+both+parties+agree&quot;&gt;Massa appearance on Glenn Beck not a thing of beauty, politicians from both parties agree&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090384/1126/news/Little+learned+in+Larry+King+appearance&quot;&gt;Little learned in Larry King appearance&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090374/1126/news/Conservative+pundits+separate+themselves+from+Massa&quot;&gt;Conservative pundits separate themselves from Massa&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090383/1126/news/Ithaca+school+board+rejects+closing+Fall+Creek+school+--+for+now&quot;&gt;Ithaca school board rejects closing Fall Creek school -- for now&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090382/1126/news/Lansing+approves+schools+capital+plan&quot;&gt;Lansing approves schools capital plan&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090336/1126/news/Letter+from+Ithaca+Police+Chief+Ed+Vallely&quot;&gt;Letter from Ithaca Police Chief Ed Vallely&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090376/1126/news/Police+union+says+officer+needs+backing+from+Ithaca+leaders&quot;&gt;Police union says officer needs backing from Ithaca leaders&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090355/1126/news/Tompkins+beats+state+high+school+graduation+rate&quot;&gt;Tompkins beats state high school graduation rate&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090329/1126/news/Dryden+schools+prepare+layoff+scenario&quot;&gt;Dryden schools prepare layoff scenario&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100310/VIEWPOINTS01/3100306/1129/viewpoints/Higher-fees-can-offset-some-cuts&quot;&gt;editorial:  Higher fees can offset some cuts&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Jamestown Post-Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/category.detail/nav/5018/Page-One.html&quot;&gt;JPS Proposes Eliminating Equivalent Of 50 Full-Time Jobs, 5 Percent Tax Increase&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553014.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Southwestern Moves To Terminate Four Teachers, Raise Taxes 3.8 Percent&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553004.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;PVCS Expects Budget Increase&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/553011.html?nav=5010&quot;&gt;editorial: Southern Tier Is Better Off With Young&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Kingston Daily Freeman&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b972e83df5b6130789527.txt&quot;&gt;Kingston High's 4-year grad rate falls to 60%&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b972d8295780987506974.txt&quot;&gt;Road work to begin at Kingston-Ulster housing site&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9723923a4e3631976822.txt&quot;&gt;No funding hikes for Ulster County agencies&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b972e344765a131404109.txt&quot;&gt;Belleayre Resort builder slams Ulster County legislators&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97250303591438983312.txt&quot;&gt;Rondout Valley budget draft raises levy 2.96%&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9724a46b9ef520618810.txt&quot;&gt;Woodstock Town Board hears objections to Comeau property dog park&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97322068ae9440667564.txt&quot;&gt;Notice error won’t stall fire truck vote in Ulster&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97329f20bf5309151228.txt&quot;&gt;Lazio, visiting region, focuses on state's fiscal woes&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9731dbd2f82152888086.txt&quot;&gt;Hinchey urges gas drilling safeguards&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9725c28f741714542549.txt&quot;&gt;Poughkeepsie to use stimulus funds for transit hub&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/10/opinion/doc4b950e29dcad4118932614.txt&quot;&gt;editorial:  Koch's noble mission&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Knickerbocker Blog&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/nyers_still_want_paterson_terrible_OKWzaLoY4FVOZO04hZfrXM&quot;&gt;NYers still want Paterson to stay -- but also think he's terrible&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/endquote_9K1mShI4Lr1uUbnfoiIvWO&quot;&gt;ENDQUOTE&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/albany_legislators_not_sweet_on_PJ0QmVmlykBB1KITQgR5lO&quot;&gt;Albany legislators not sweet on soda tax&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/bloomberg_on_wtc_we_have_to_bail_t29RMNoJXs7TvlNQx2zctM&quot;&gt;Bloomberg on WTC: 'We have to bail out America'&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/corbitt_successor_quits_as_state_NsKAH2bCX6DULqz1tBLY9M&quot;&gt;Corbitt's successor quits as State Police chief&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/gop_vice_chairman_says_he_won_be_JmIiSX727YeZbhmPuTVwOO&quot;&gt;GOP vice chairman says he won't be backing Levy&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/giuliani_to_headline_grimm_fundraiser_FgoNVurMKLNkqg6UmiLz4H&quot;&gt;Giuliani to headline Grimm fundraiser&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/long_convinced_levy_isn_running_X3Pvmeme0AkgfQK4Ms1bQN&quot;&gt;Long convinced Levy isn't running&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Lockport Union Sun &amp; Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_069001907.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Lockport to announce school closing, 're-purposing' today&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_069001548.html&quot;&gt;Lockport Police Board appointment is halted&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_068223849.html&quot;&gt;Residents nominated to Niagara County hiring panel&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_068223529.html&quot;&gt;Retirements could help Wilson budget&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_068223327.html&quot;&gt;Vote set on Restaino appointment&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Middletown Times Herald-Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/3100367&quot;&gt;Local school districts' progress mixed on graduation rates&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/100319999&quot;&gt;Class of 2009 Graduation Rates*&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/3100368&quot;&gt;Pine Bush schools superintendent proposes 6% staff cuts, 4% tax hike&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/100309681&quot;&gt;State needs volunteers to track herring spawning&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/100309682&quot;&gt;Newburgh-Beacon Ferry to resume service Wed.&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/100309683&quot;&gt;Ulster hit with big bills for overtime, salt in storm&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/3100344/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Former Ellenville teacher sentenced for rape&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/3100343/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Goshen native tapped to become acting state police superintendent&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/3100336/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Proposed Cornwall School District budget calls for 17 layoffs, 4.77% tax hike&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/NEWS/3100334/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Lazio makes campaign stop in Kingston&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/BIZ/3100342/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Gillibrand bill advances in-home care for seniors&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/OPINION/3100331&quot;&gt;editorial:  Newburgh schools can afford to pay for police presence&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NY1&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114882/monserrate-kicks-off-senate-run--defends-campaign-slogan&quot;&gt;Monserrate Kicks Off Senate Run; Defends Campaign Slogan&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114922/acting-state-police-superintendent-announces-his-retirement&quot;&gt;Acting State Police Superintendent Announces His Retirement&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114945/school-bus-drivers-authorize-strike&quot;&gt;School Bus Drivers Authorize Strike&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114920/grad-rates-on-the-rise-across-city--state&quot;&gt;Grad Rates On The Rise Across City, State&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621651/WXXI.Local.Stories/Lt.Gov.Ravitch.Working.on.State.Borrowing.Bail.Out.Plan.&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt:  Lt Gov Ravitch Working on State Borrowing Bail Out Plan&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_convicted_abuser_hiram_monserrate_announces_his_campaign_to_reclaim_his_seat.html&quot;&gt;Convicted abuser Hiram Monserrate announces his campaign to reclaim his seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_untitled__2aqueduct10m.html&quot;&gt;'Unlicensable' AEG may be bounced from struggling Aqueduct racino project as early as today  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_race_to_the_bottom_chronology_of_aqueduct_racino_mess.html&quot;&gt;Race to the bottom: Chronology of Aqueduct racino mess&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_massa_pickle_just_a_tickle.html&quot;&gt;'I tickled him': Ex-Rep. Massa has bizarre interview with Fox's Glenn Beck over groping allegations  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_obama_spokesman_robert_gibbs_calls_rep_eric_massas_charges_of_dem_conspiracy_cra.html&quot;&gt;Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs calls Rep. Eric Massa's charges of Dem conspiracy 'crazy' &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_li_fire_chief__bravest_busted_in_gun_threat.html&quot;&gt;Long Island fire chief, NYC firefighter busted in gun threat&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_transit_exec_accused_of_kickbacks.html&quot;&gt;NYC Transit supervisor Jacqueline Jackson faced few hurdles in running kickback schemes: officials &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_pa_silverstein_remain_at_odds.html&quot;&gt;Port Authority chief Christopher Ward and developer Larry Silverstein still at odds over Ground Zero  &lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_mta_backin_up_on_cuts_expected_to_keep_some_bus_routes.html&quot;&gt;MTA backin' up on cuts, expected to keep some bus routes  &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_no_tears_for_the_boss_fired_library_staff_vindicated_by_downfall.html&quot;&gt;Fired library staff 'vindicated' by Brooklyn Public Library Chief Dionne Mack-Harvin's downfall&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/10/2010-03-10_beep_sends_budget_wish_list_from_bottom_of_the_barrel.html&quot;&gt;Borough President Helen Marshall protests Queens budget with priorities, revenue and savings options&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mta_eyes_bus_rescues_u66ROe7AjFtJgoMwhTdaMI&quot;&gt;MTA eyes bus rescues&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/nyc_graduation_rate_up_points_to_FAINvHqY8mX0rtMq5JiVHO&quot;&gt;NYC graduation rate up 2.6 points to 59 percent  &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/backers_bail_on_slots_plot_at_aqueduct_qWtD8lvhc6Qr1T7IqzSdgP&quot;&gt;Frederic U. Dicker and Carl Campanile:  Backers bail on slots plot at Aqueduct&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/vigilante_fire_chief_arrested_iAKK6T7ZtSHjOMeslGdqSP&quot;&gt;'Vigilante' fire chief arrested&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/city_hs_grad_rate_hits_high_mark_wl9OPLN8N0ZBbvG90ORq7I&quot;&gt;Record speaks for itself&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/pol_now_in_tickle_pickle_ojMX2sCyUzHSfyfGOaw3jL&quot;&gt;Pol now in tickle pickle&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/scandal_poll_toll_on_andy_0RCSxHcbTj1pbObLsE4SuM&quot;&gt;Scandal's poll toll on Andy&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/new_police_boss_quit_too_A5T0sQVa22wpkpeojHKDpN&quot;&gt;New state police boss: I quit, too&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/bloomy_blasts_pa_over_wtc_QbGPqZ3ilnX4eKenmrIJjI&quot;&gt;Bloomberg blasts PA over WTC&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/chester_mulls_job_cuts_e2ENcxwQjdtALpWJ0znN5O&quot;&gt;W'chester mulls job cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/it_all_greek_to_ny_2ML0dIswG4rKRcNjUD0T1L&quot;&gt;Nicole Gelinas:  It's all Greek to NY&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/debt_addicts_ElSJGtPiB8VaCdjVRtCoJM&quot;&gt;editorial:  Debt addicts&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/aqueduct_slots_all_lemons_U9m1hlFaUgiu0CbfmeadyL&quot;&gt;editorial:  Aqueduct slots: all lemons&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/greg_meeks_loud_silence_K0YVuUVp2Z8JisgVuX5LXJ&quot;&gt;editorial:  Greg Meeks' loud silence&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10ravitch.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson’s No. 2 Sets Broad Plan on New York Fiscal Crisis&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/education/10marketing.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Pressed by Charters, Public Schools Try Marketing&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10police.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;In Swirl of Paterson Scandal, 2nd State Police Superintendent Quits&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10aqueduct.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Minister Withdraws as Investor in Aqueduct Casino&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10levy.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;G.O.P. Sounds Out a Democrat for Governor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10massa.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Ex-Congressman Describes Tickle Fights With Aides&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10graduation.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Another Rise in City Pupils Graduating in Four Years&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10park.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;State Agrees to Let the City Finish Brooklyn Bridge Park&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/state-police-losing-its-second-chief-this-month/&quot;&gt;State Police Losing Its Second Chief in Two Weeks&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/i-tickled-aide-but-that-was-all-massa-says/&quot;&gt;I Tickled Aide, but That Was All, Massa Says&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/maps-competition-and-monserrates-new-logo/&quot;&gt;Maps, Competition and Monserrate’s New Logo&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/state-submits-to-a-study-of-test-scores/&quot;&gt;State Submits to a Study of Test Scores&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/nyregion/10about.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Jim Dwyer:  A Small Scandal Overshadows a Big One, and a Governor Gets Breathing Space&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/hoyer-dismisses-massas-claims-as-untrue/&quot;&gt;Hoyer Dismisses Massa’s Claims as ‘Untrue’&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/opinion/10wed4.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;editorial:  Meet the Candidate: A Convicted Abuser&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;News10 (Central NY)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498346/who-will-represent-gop-in-49th-district-race-&quot;&gt;Who will represent GOP in 49th District race?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498326/erie-boulevard-west-construction-to-be-postponed&quot;&gt;Erie Boulevard West construction to be postponed&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498328/graduation-rates-released&quot;&gt;Graduation rates released&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498323/hoffman-will-run-for-23rd-district&quot;&gt;Hoffman will run for 23rd District&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498313/prescription-drug-card-program-expanded&quot;&gt;Prescription drug card program expanded&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498329/democrats-weigh-in-on-massa-controversy&quot;&gt;Democrats weigh in on Massa controversy&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498308/massa-admits-to-groping-staff-member&quot;&gt;Massa admits to groping staff member&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498340/acting-new-york-state-police-superintended-perez-retiring&quot;&gt;Acting New York State Police Superintended Perez retiring&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498362/dinapoli-on-budget&quot;&gt;DiNapoli on budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Niagara Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_068232416.html&quot;&gt;Lewiston town attorneys won’t tackle CWM &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_068232316.html&quot;&gt;Election policy talk gets testy; Lew-Port super lays out hypothetical cuts to pre-K, AP courses&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_068232118.html&quot;&gt;Town of Niagara residents sound off on offender&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_068231719.html&quot;&gt;Council members called to testify in Anello trial&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_068230805.html&quot;&gt;Niagara County residents nominated to hiring panel&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Olean Times-Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b96c0db4382c682843524.txt&quot;&gt;Town planning board meets behind closed doors to get legal regarding wind-turbine farms &lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b96c114649b2318562709.txt&quot;&gt;City preparing to start work on updating zoning laws &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneida Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b972ba5605f0949273828.txt&quot;&gt;Residents, school board face off over elementary school project at Canastota board meeting&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b972b794fa7e917416192.txt&quot;&gt;Oneida City Library budget passes 214 to 132&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b972a15be324513923784.txt&quot;&gt;Oneida's Senior Van options ‘being met’&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b972a3a5b036562505374.txt&quot;&gt;Oneida Town Hall turns focus on area seniors' needs&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneonta Daily Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_069041510.html&quot;&gt;Board plans talks on proposed water district&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/opinion/local_story_069040010.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;editorial: Academy Award another step forward for women&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oswego Palladium-Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palltimes.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b97244f0241d582565969.txt&quot;&gt;OCSD budget process sparks debate among board members, superintendent&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Plattsburgh Press Republican&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_068221555.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Doug Hoffman formally kicks off campaign for Congress again&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_068221606.html&quot;&gt; Moriah Shock loss is a loss for families&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_068221609.html&quot;&gt;APA to discuss boathouses, invasives&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_068221623.html&quot;&gt;Schumer touts jobs bill&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_068221626.html&quot;&gt;City Council, Library Board at odds&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_068221628.html&quot;&gt;VIC rally to protest closure of 2 sites&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_068221631.html&quot;&gt;CITY MEETING WILL EXPLAIN REHAB PROGRAM&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0204_in_my_opinion/local_story_068221647.html&quot;&gt;Lawrence M. Cummings:  Triborough handcuffs school negotiators&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0201_editorials/local_story_068221644.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Senator focuses on farm issues &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/3090388/1126/news/Poor-recyclables-sorting-irks-Tompkins-officials&quot;&gt;Poor recyclables sorting irks Tompkins officials&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Poughkeepsie Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100334/1006/Doxsey-s-mileage-pay-led-county-in-2009&quot;&gt;Doxsey's mileage pay led county in 2009 &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100310/NEWS01/3100318/1006/City-signs-contract-with-Mobile-Life-ambulance&quot;&gt;City signs contract with Mobile Life ambulance&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100309/NEWS01/100308032/1006/County-legislator-found-to-have-questionable-mileage-expenses&quot;&gt;County legislator found to have questionable mileage expenses&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100310/OPINION01/3100313/1004/opinion/Editorial--Dover-project-getting-input&quot;&gt;editorial:  Dover project getting input&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Reuters&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/03/09/us/politics/politics-us-newyorkstate-debt.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;NY Gov Says May Seek Extra Power to Cut Spending&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/03/09/us/politics/politics-us-usa-politics-newyork.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;NY Voters Dislike Governor, Want to Keep Him&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/03/09/us/politics/politics-us-usa-congress-massa.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;Massa Resigns to Avoid Ethics Probe&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Schenectady Daily Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0309_sangeloret/&quot;&gt;Schenectady school official will retire in June&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0310tryon/&quot;&gt;Fulton County supervisors harshly critical of proposed Tryon cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0310kidid/&quot;&gt;Saratoga County may take over child ID program&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0310cp/&quot;&gt;Clifton Park Town Board hears fears of Jonesville traffic&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0310sewer/&quot;&gt;Sewer report shows growth of dairy industry in Glove Cities&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0310_gradrates/&quot;&gt;Region's graduation rates improve&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0309_super/&quot;&gt;Day 7: Witnesses recall Raucci's drive for power in school distric&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0310_power/&quot;&gt;Backers: Power line across state would lower costs&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/10/0310_edit1/&quot;&gt;editorial:  Ravitch plan shouldn't be so quickly dismissed&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;The Saratogian&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9706379a3e0846520159.txt&quot;&gt;Lawsuit targets county, airport operator&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97071dc022f759156276.txt&quot;&gt;Moreau considers ways to spend $5M saved in capital reserve fund&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97152e78ab6389886271.txt&quot;&gt;School facilities, transportation budget lines to see cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b97089dcbfb2441007692.txt&quot;&gt;City of Saratoga Springs seeks input on federal aid distribution&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Troy Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b96f613050ce702446139.txt&quot;&gt;Dinosaur nearing final hurdle&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b96f3b57a91c780279276.txt&quot;&gt;Poll: Approval rating for AG Andrew Cuomo drops&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b96f474517a3865391305.txt&quot;&gt;Pittstown abandons zoning overhaul amid resident protest&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9700a591ce3430880288.txt&quot;&gt;Graduation rates up statewide&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b96fdc3b4642629109878.txt&quot;&gt;Rensselaer County Legislature nixes request by DA McNally to give staffers raises&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b9715373d578169792862.txt&quot;&gt;Residents voice concerns about citywide Troy reassessment&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b970ce676a9a832985790.txt&quot;&gt;Jimino warns of tough times in State of the County&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/doc4b96f52bbc155795099905.txt&quot;&gt;Breslin calls Albany county budget gap ‘perilous’&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Utica Observer-Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x2102349195/Whitesboro-schools-weighing-cuts-of-teachers-staff&quot;&gt;Whitesboro schools weighing cuts of teachers, staff&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x2034411205/Audit-slaps-Middleville-on-finances&quot;&gt;Audit slaps Middleville on finances&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1918410199/Council-tackles-public-safety-budgets&quot;&gt;Utica Common Council: Public safety budgets must be cut&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1224403329/Dont-overburden-us-with-taxes-Uticans-say&quot;&gt;Don't overburden us with taxes, Uticans say&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1224403307/Voters-approve-Stockbridge-Valley-bus-purchase&quot;&gt;Voters approve Stockbridge Valley bus purchase&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1224403300/Utica-library-vote-may-be-separate-from-school-budget&quot;&gt;Utica library vote may be separate from school budget&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x324655149/New-Hartford-fails-to-collect-dispatching-fees-from-N-Y-Mills&quot;&gt;New Hartford fails to collect dispatching fees from N.Y. Mills&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x324654544/Bogie-owner-Nuisance-law-unconstitutional&quot;&gt;Bogie II owner files notice of claim against city&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1918409616/Destito-schedules-budget-hearings&quot;&gt;Destito schedules budget hearings&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1224402682/Utica-school-board-petitions-available-Wednesday&quot;&gt;Utica school board petitions available Wednesday&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x324653933/Hinckley-Reservoir-within-0-2-feet-of-2007-low&quot;&gt;Hinckley below ’07 level, but flow change not planned yet&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x2096606088/Hennessy-calls-for-renegotiation-of-Insight-House-lease&quot;&gt;Hennessy calls for renegotiation of Insight House lease&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x2096606031/Committee-to-review-reducing-size-of-county-board&quot;&gt;Committee to consider reducing size of county board&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;WXXI (Rochester)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621663/WXXI.Local.Stories/Graduation.Rates.Drop.in.City.Schools&quot;&gt;Graduation Rates Drop in City Schools&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621662/WXXI.Local.Stories/Duffy.Says.Grad.Rates.Argue.for.Mayoral.Control&quot;&gt;Duffy Says Grad Rates Argue for Mayoral Control&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621661/WXXI.Local.Stories/Manning.Credit.Card.Rules.Fall.Short&quot;&gt;Manning: Credit Card Rules Fall Short&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621449/WXXI.Local.Stories/White.House..House.Democrats.Discount.Massa's.Claims&quot;&gt;White House, House Democrats Discount Massa's Claims&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Washington Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/09/AR2010030902157.html&quot;&gt;Massa investigated for allegedly groping staffers&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/09/AR2010030903654.html&quot;&gt;Lawmakers insist shower run-ins like the one Massa alleges are far from norm&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2010/03/massa-on-king-i-dont-have-the.html&quot;&gt;Massa on King: 'I don't have the energy to fight everyone all the time'&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2010/03/massa-on-beck-you-can-take-any.html&quot;&gt;Massa on Beck: 'You can take anything out of context'&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/house/eric-massa-on-glenn-beck-the-b.html&quot;&gt;Chris Cillizza:  Eric Massa on Glenn Beck: The best/worst televised political implosion ever?&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/09/AR2010
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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/nyregion/09paterson.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson Finds Friends at a Forum on the Budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621168/WXXI.Local.Stories/Paterson.Completes.Busy.Day.of.Public.Events..Refuses.Comment.on.Scandals&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt:  Paterson Completes Busy Day of Public Events, Refuses Comment on Scandals&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909404&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Doug Hoffman says he'll run again for NY's 23rd CD  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909337&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Democrat Levy looks to antsy GOP&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_mike_and_gov_are_ripping_ravitch_borrow_fest_plan.html&quot;&gt;Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Paterson rip Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch's borrow fest plan  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/obama_group_tells_hiram_no_you_can_JSS6pBKJoi2TddY8DYRkFP&quot;&gt;Obama group tells Hiram: No, you can't&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/nyregion/09paterson.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson Finds Friends at a Forum on the Budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621168/WXXI.Local.Stories/Paterson.Completes.Busy.Day.of.Public.Events..Refuses.Comment.on.Scandals&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt:  Paterson Completes Busy Day of Public Events, Refuses Comment on Scandals&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909404&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Doug Hoffman says he'll run again for NY's 23rd CD  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909337&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Democrat Levy looks to antsy GOP&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_mike_and_gov_are_ripping_ravitch_borrow_fest_plan.html&quot;&gt;Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Paterson rip Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch's borrow fest plan  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/obama_group_tells_hiram_no_you_can_JSS6pBKJoi2TddY8DYRkFP&quot;&gt;Obama group tells Hiram: No, you can't&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Adirondack Daily Enterprise&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511674.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Essex County has new assistant public defender&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511673.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt; Essex County vaccinates more than 5,000, most for swine flu&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511649.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;SL board hosts three public hearings tonight&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511648.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Soldier honored at Big Tupper&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511652.html?nav=5003&quot;&gt;editorial: Happy mountain holler&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909337&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Democrat Levy looks to antsy GOP&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909361&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Raucci Trial:  Good rat, bad rat?&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909339&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Board of Regents:  Testing process gets look&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909118&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Ruling clears way for SUNY lawsuit :  Judge denies request to dismiss claims of admission policy bias   &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909353&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Breslin predicts $35M budget gap&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909314&amp;amp;category=BUSINESS&quot;&gt;New labor battle at inn&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909315&amp;amp;category=BUSINESS&quot;&gt;Doctors bolster state's economy&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Watch (Gannett)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/08/lazio-levy-not-a-factor/&quot;&gt;Lazio: Levy Not A Factor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/08/malpass-files-for-u-s-senate-run/&quot;&gt;Malpass Files For U.S. Senate Run&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/08/state-senate-expresses-opposition-to-sugar-tax/&quot;&gt;State Senate Expresses Opposition To Sugar Tax&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/08/paterson-would-like-to-discuss-investigations-but/&quot;&gt;Paterson Would Like To Discuss Investigations, But …&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/08/archbishop-praying-for-paterson/&quot;&gt;Archbishop Praying For Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/08/albany-scandals-make-majority-of-new-yorkers-embarrassed/&quot;&gt;Albany Scandals Make Majority of New Yorkers Embarrassed&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=901689&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Paterson seeks to show he's still in charge  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909404&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Doug Hoffman says he'll run again for NY's 23rd CD  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/09/local_news/news01.txt&quot;&gt;Biodigester project closer to completion&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/09/local_news/news03.txt&quot;&gt;Cayuga County village elections to be held next week&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/09/local_news/news05.txt&quot;&gt;Brutus close to water district funding&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Batavia Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/6558246.txt&quot;&gt;Council votes to pursue consolidation with town&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/09/opinion/editorials/6551915.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: A tax on jobs&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080374/1116/news/Students++school+administrators+have+mixed+feelings+about+changes+to+Regents+exams&quot;&gt;Students, school administrators have mixed feelings about changes to Regents exams&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080372/1116/news/Agencies+make+pitches+to+oversee+taxicabs+in+Broome&quot;&gt;Agencies make pitches to oversee taxicabs in Broome&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080353/1116/news/City+officials++coordinator+make+push+for+ACA+memorial+funds&quot;&gt;City officials, coordinator make push for ACA memorial funds&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Bloomberg News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&amp;amp;sid=aSIlZZ0xHdiI&quot;&gt;Vermont, Alaska, New York Lead States in Funding Tied to Census&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981716/judge-dismisses-suit-on-maid-of.html&quot;&gt;Judge dismisses suit on Maid of Mist licensing&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981675/ravitch-says-he-met-with-cuomo.html&quot;&gt;Ravitch says he met with Cuomo about budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981741/termini-project-gets-tax-credits.html&quot;&gt;Termini project gets tax credits; Seeks to remake Hotel Lafayette &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980900/massa-blames-his-troubles-on-democratic.html&quot;&gt;Massa stuns capital with new claims&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/981030/michigan-avenue-pastor-is-one.html&quot;&gt;Michigan Avenue pastor is one of city's top developers&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981736/common-council-member-seeks-wind.html&quot;&gt;Buffalo  Common Council member seeks wind-power debate&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981735/north-district-seat-on-city-school.html&quot;&gt; North District seat on city School Board may spark 3-way race&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981734/new-probation-unit-seizes-weapons.html&quot;&gt;New probation unit seizes weapons&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981732/collins-downplays-ruling-that.html&quot;&gt;Collins downplays ruling that lets county lawyers join jail inspectors&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981693/business-coalition-targets-state.html&quot;&gt;Business coalition targets State Senate Democrats&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981689/elimination-of-regents-tests-called.html&quot;&gt; Elimination of Regents tests called unlikely&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981762/newstead-subdivision-plan-rejected.html&quot;&gt;Newstead subdivision plan rejected&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981759/solar-energy-moratorium-sought.html&quot;&gt;Solar energy moratorium sought&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981714/senator-blocking-bill-backed-by.html&quot;&gt;Senator blocking bill backed by families of Flight 3407&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981707/lee-legislation-seeks-online-delivery.html&quot;&gt;Lee legislation seeks online delivery of bills&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981705/board-oks-measures-tied-to-public.html&quot;&gt;Arkon Board OKs measures tied to public works complex&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981760/west-seneca-school-cuts-mulled.html&quot;&gt;West Seneca school cuts mulled&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981712/town-board-acts-to-aid-hilbert.html&quot;&gt;Hamburg Town Board acts to aid Hilbert&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981728/front-yard-parking-to-be-discussed.html&quot;&gt;Fredonia front yard parking to be discussed&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981727/reval-attracts-residents-to-meeting.html&quot;&gt;Reval attracts residents to Hanover meeting&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981737/landlord-registration-to-begin.html&quot;&gt;Landlord registration to begin May 1 in Falls&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981725/sperrazza-will-seek-re-election.html&quot;&gt;Sperrazza will seek re-election to Niagara County court&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981723/lawmakers-reduce-raises-for-restaino.html&quot;&gt;Niagara County lawmakers reduce raises for Restaino&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981722/reiters-use-of-town-truck-approved.html&quot;&gt;Reiter’s use of Lewiston town truck approved&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981721/fema-to-accept-town-flood-plain.html&quot;&gt;FEMA to accept Wheatfield   flood plain data&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/981483/downsizing-the-legislature.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Downsizing the Erie County Legislature&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/09/981677/a-step-toward-school-aid.html&quot;&gt;editorial: A step toward school aid&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Federal Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Canandaigua Daily Messenger&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x2034407823/Ontario-County-School-districts-look-to-share&quot;&gt;Ontario County School districts look to share &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x182992891/Soda-tax-won-t-make-people-or-economy-healthier&quot;&gt;Mike Elmendorf: Soda tax won’t make people — or economy — healthier&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x2096603639/Regional-approach-makes-sense-for-ambulance-services&quot;&gt;editorial: Regional approach makes sense for ambulance services&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capital News 9&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498186/witness-testifies-about-rats-and-explosives&quot;&gt;Raucci Trial:  Witness testifies about rats and explosives&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/politics/498258/lawmakers-divided-on-soda-tax&quot;&gt;Lawmakers divided on soda tax&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/politics/498208/paterson-addresses-budget&quot;&gt;Paterson addresses budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/politics/498193/poll--most-ny-voters-want-paterson-to-finish-term&quot;&gt;Poll: Most NY voters want Paterson to finish term&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/politics/498183/governor-paterson-defends-record&quot;&gt;Governor Paterson defends record&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capitol Confidential&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23486/nprs-wait-wait-makes-with-the-funny-at-albanys-expense/&quot;&gt;NPR’s ‘Wait, Wait’ makes with the funny at Albany’s expense&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23483/how-many-state-workers-are-there-2/&quot;&gt;How many state workers are there?&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23473/shelly-on-borrowing-ill-consider-it/&quot;&gt;Shelly on borrowing: I’ll consider it&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23467/cuomo-polling/&quot;&gt;Cuomo polling?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23464/republican-leaders-to-meet-with-lazio-tonight-they-think/&quot;&gt;Republican leaders to meet with Lazio tonight, they think&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23460/ad-suggests-paterson-would-close-hospitals/&quot;&gt;Ad suggests state would close hospitals&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23452/hey-that-tax-web-site-sounds-familiar/&quot;&gt;Hey, that tax Web site sounds familiar&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23453/archbishop-dolan-is-praying-for-david-paterson/&quot;&gt;Archbishop Dolan is praying for David Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23449/poll-we-dont-like-paterson-but-let-him-ride-it-out/&quot;&gt;Poll: We don’t like Paterson, but let him ride it out&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Catskill Daily Mail&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95ebb02c5bb050831424.txt&quot;&gt;Biotech company establishing a business incubator at Greenville High School&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95ecaf63bd1396616126.txt&quot;&gt;Village splitting clerical duties&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95edb460a61286543019.txt&quot;&gt;‘Parent Portal’ to enhance communication&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/09/opinion/doc4b95f29e1dfc3261300904.txt&quot;&gt;James L. Seward: Strengthen domestic violence laws&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;City Limits&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citylimits.org/news/article.cfm?article_id=3899&quot;&gt;Feeling the Recession's Impact &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citylimits.org/news/article.cfm?article_id=3900&quot;&gt;Fewer Services For The Homeless &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citylimits.org/news/article.cfm?article_id=3901&quot;&gt;1.5 Percent Less For Education &lt;/a&gt; (Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.citylimits.org/news/article.cfm?article_id=3902&quot;&gt;Thin Gruel For Soup Kitchens &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Corning Leader&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/news/x2102347295/Massa-blasts-Democrats&quot;&gt;Massa blasts Democrats&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Crain's New York Business&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100308/REAL_ESTATE/100309884&quot;&gt;Construction workers to rally at Ground Zero&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100308/FREE/100309886&quot;&gt;Gov: Budget failure could cause NY depression&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100308/FREE/100309889&quot;&gt;Federal jobs bill means $2.3B in NY budget aid&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100308/FREE/100309881&quot;&gt;SEC looking for hedge fund talent&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Daily Politics&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/most-ill-advised-headline-of-t.html&quot;&gt;Most Ill-Advised Headline Of The Day &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/dem-mayor-to-massa-stop-the-ma.html&quot;&gt;Dem Mayor To Massa: 'Stop The Madness!'&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/paterson-answers-the-special-p.html&quot;&gt;Paterson Answers The Special Prosecutor Question&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/weiner-and-bloomberg-agree-no.html&quot;&gt;Weiner And Bloomberg Agree: No Conflict For Cuomo  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/?offset=5&quot;&gt;1199/GNYHA: 22,278 Jobs On The Line &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/populist-peralta-runs-against.html&quot;&gt;Populist Peralta Runs Against Albany &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/barron-if-clinton-can-do-it-wh.html&quot;&gt;Barron: If Clinton Can Do It, Why Can't Paterson?  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/paterson-im-not-compromised.html&quot;&gt;Paterson: I'm Not Compromised&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/anti-gay-rhetoric-in-13th-sd.html&quot;&gt;Anti-Gay Rhetoric In 13th SD&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/archbishop-paterson-deserves-b.html&quot;&gt;Archbishop: Paterson Deserves Benefit Of The Doubt&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/a-man-for-all-boroughs.html&quot;&gt;A Man For All Boroughs?&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/levy-no-plans-to-switch-partie.html&quot;&gt;Levy: 'No Plans' To Switch Parties&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/watch-out-nancy-pelosi.html&quot;&gt;Watch Out Nancy Pelosi?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/siena-poll-voters-reject-calls.html&quot;&gt;Siena Poll: Voters Reject Calls To Dump Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/jacobs-warns-levy-dont-jump.html&quot;&gt;Whither The GOP?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Dunkirk Observer&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537024.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Hanover to conduct property assessment-update&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537023.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Front-lawn parking to be discussed during hearing&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537020.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Sen. Young won’t seek Massa’s seat in Congress&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537021.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Masonic Temple fire probe ends, cause electrical&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Elmira Star Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080356/1117/news/Santulli+touts+Chemung+Medicaid+program+to+state+leaders&quot;&gt;Santulli touts Chemung Medicaid program to state leaders&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Finger Lakes Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b953e9175e1f162411894.txt&quot;&gt;The Seneca Falls village dissolution plan: What's in It (part 2)&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b931da453043031809816.txt&quot;&gt;Special election awaits 29th &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080367/1126&quot;&gt;Eric Massa admitted to using inappropriate language last fall&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080364/1126/news/Poll++Majority+embarrassed+to+be+New+Yorkers&quot;&gt;Poll: Majority embarrassed to be New Yorkers&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080357/1126/news/Board+of+Regents+considers+cutting+number+of+exams&quot;&gt;Board of Regents considers cutting number of exams&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Glens Falls Post Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_b611ae4a-2b24-11df-83a8-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Moreau debates construction projects&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_7e5860d2-2b0d-11df-96c2-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Voters to decide Tuesday on Warrensburg school bus leases&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_dfbe7a7c-2b04-11df-8103-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;GE seeks 'more targeted, more beneficial' dredging project&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Environment, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_0cdd58a0-2b02-11df-8873-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Town may loan employee to alleviate county shortfall&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_bd8888be-2aee-11df-b9cf-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;One of two Hudson Falls justices resigns&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520589.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;A New Way to Communicate for Politicians&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520590.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Gloversville to weigh raises for employees&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520591.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Fage top user of sewer plant&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520592.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Johnstown district prepares to offer school for sale&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Herkimer Evening Telegram&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x2096604316/Years-behind-the-badge&quot;&gt;Years behind the badge&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Hornell Evening Tribune&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x324651821/-I-plan-on-honoring-my-commitment-to-the-City-of-Hornell&quot;&gt;‘I plan on honoring my commitment to the City of Hornell’&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/newsnow/x1918407016/Hornell-s-Hogan-bows-out-of-Congressional-run&quot;&gt;Hornell’s Hogan bows out of Congressional run&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Ithaca Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080375/1126/news/3-Democrats-say-they-won-t-run-for-Eric-Massa-s-seat--Reed-remains-only-GOP-contender&quot;&gt;3 Democrats say they won't run for Eric Massa's seat; Reed remains only GOP contender&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080385/1126/news/School+referendum+Tuesday+in+Lansing&quot;&gt;School referendum Tuesday in Lansing&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080386/1126/news/Candidates++forum+Wednesday+in+Cayuga+Heights&quot;&gt;Candidates' forum Wednesday in Cayuga Heights&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080371/1126/news/Broome+County+office+building+tests+positive+for+PCBs&quot;&gt;Broome County office building tests positive for PCBs&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080377/1126/news/County+balks+at+price+of+broadband+proposal&quot;&gt;Tompkins County balks at price of broadband proposal&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080376/1126/news/Broome+County+considers+fees+for+overweight+trucks&quot;&gt;Broome County considers fees for overweight trucks&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080369/1126/news/Lifton+decides+against+run+for+Congress&quot;&gt;Lifton decides against run for Congress&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080365/1126/news/Massa+s+office+in+Corning+overwhelmed+with+calls+of+support&quot;&gt;Massa's office in Corning overwhelmed with calls of support&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080370/1126/news/Chemung+County+DA+to+take+over+Greenwood+shooting+investigation&quot;&gt;Chemung County DA to take over Greenwood shooting investigation&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080342/1126/news/Barbara+Lifton+decides+against+run+for+Eric+Massa+s+seat&quot;&gt;Barbara Lifton decides against run for Eric Massa's seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100309/VIEWPOINTS01/3090310/1129/viewpoints/The-price-of-health-reform&quot;&gt;editorial:  The price of health reform&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Jamestown Post-Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552915.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Massa Blames Democrats&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552916.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;State Sen. Young Won’t Seek Vacant Seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552917.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Staffing Expected To Remain Stable&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Journal News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS03/3090353/1026/NEWS10/Slaughterhouse-a-major-issue-in-New-Hempstead-village-elections&quot;&gt;Slaughterhouse a major issue in New Hempstead village elections&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS03/3090346/1026/NEWS10/Orangetown-Town-Board-report&quot;&gt;Orangetown Town Board report&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103090344&quot;&gt;Indian Point gets NRC's top safety rating&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS02/3090351/1018/NEWS02/Mayor-defends-Peekskill-after-SNL-joke-about-hellhole&quot;&gt;Mayor defends Peekskill after 'SNL' joke about 'hellhole'&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS02/3090347/1018/NEWS02/Conn.-man-sues-3-Port-Chester-officers-claims-brutality&quot;&gt;Conn. man sues 3 Port Chester officers, claims brutality&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS02/3090342/1018/NEWS02/Eastchester-voters-asked-to-consider-eliminating-most-busing-for-high-school-middle-school&quot;&gt;Eastchester voters asked to consider eliminating most busing for high school, middle school&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103090336&quot;&gt;Briarcliff keeps valet parking at Scarborough station&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS02/3090338/1018/Defendants-in-Yonkers-corruption-probe-say-government-is-trying-to-hinder-trial-preparation-efforts&quot;&gt;Defendants in Yonkers corruption probe say government is trying to hinder trial preparation efforts&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS05/3090343/1018/NEWS02/Lowey-announces-federal-money-for-Yonkers-nursing-school&quot;&gt;Lowey announces federal money for Yonkers nursing school&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS02/3090329/1018/NEWS02/Mt.-Vernon-school-board-adopts-3--utility-tax-amid--10M-budget-shortfall&quot;&gt;Mt. Vernon school board adopts 3% utility tax amid $10M budget shortfall&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/NEWS03/3090346/1019/Orangetown-Town-Board-report&quot;&gt;Orangetown Town Board report&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/99999999/DATABASE10/90519008/-1&quot;&gt;Feburary's foreclosure filings plunge in Lower Hudson Valley&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/OPINION/3090309/1015/OPINION01/Our-recommendations-for-Croton&quot;&gt;editorial:  Our recommendations for Croton&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/OPINION/3090310/1015/OPINION01/Our-recommendations-for-Pelham&quot;&gt;editorial:  Our recommendations for Pelham&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/OPINION/3090306/1015/OPINION01/Our-recommendations-for-New-Hempstead&quot;&gt;editorial:  Our recommendations for New Hempstead&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100309/OPINION/3090307/1015/OPINION01/Our-recommendation-for-Hillburn&quot;&gt;editorial:  Our recommendation for Hillburn&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Kingston Daily Freeman&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95b50a8081d143768877.txt&quot;&gt;Three Kingston apartment projects on hold&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95ae60960c5104564293.txt&quot;&gt;Employee benefits cost up sharply in draft Kingston school budget&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95af2ea2dbe328908409.txt&quot;&gt;Village of New Paltz hopes to settle water dispute with NYC&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95bda03a685467372032.txt&quot;&gt;Catskill village clerk to retire after 30 years&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95b61a203b9706583913.txt&quot;&gt;NRC gives Indian Point good grades&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95b55d210df970311597.txt&quot;&gt;Gillibrand: Lower Medicare age to 55&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95b5d58ca64879104757.txt&quot;&gt;Let Paterson probe run its course, Gillibrand says&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/09/opinion/doc4b9134aa13d90051777407.txt&quot;&gt;editorial:  One force in Saugerties&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Knickerbocker Blog&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/hiram_plan_go_after_peralta_assembly_yclHptaKv7Df4XbWMOqlxJ&quot;&gt;Hiram's plan B: go after Peralta's Assembly seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/monserrate_release_carries_stabbing_UVZ9egxaCRGF55jHFKcraP&quot;&gt;Monserrate release carries 'stabbing' headline&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/soda_dangerous_substance_says_paterson_MTMCubO6IDbC4P17wKhDOL&quot;&gt;Soda a 'dangerous substance,' says Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/gov_down_on_borrowing_as_ravitch_C8ttHculjrbufqFE7Dqn2H&quot;&gt;Gov down on borrowing as Ravitch pitches financial control board&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/paterson_declines_now_tell_his_side_QbzGDHpKQIEM2YVI9UHq0J&quot;&gt;Paterson declines to tell his side of the story, for now&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/gov_hits_all_time_low_in_favorability_U9ZX6jeNYw8oI0tkuGnClL&quot;&gt;Gov hits all-time low in favorability: Siena poll&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Legislative Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65938.113122_Senate_panel_digs_into_agency_spending_habits.html&quot;&gt;Senate panel digs into agency spending habits&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65937.113122_Voter_support_for_Paterson_plummets_in_48_hours.html&quot;&gt;Voter support for Paterson plummets in 48 hours &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65936.113122_NOW_says_its_time_for_Paterson_to_leave.html&quot;&gt;	 NOW says it's time for Paterson to leave&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65935.113122_Amidst_scandals_budget_work_continues.html&quot;&gt;Amidst scandals, budget work continues&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65934.113122_Library_funding_faces_more_cuts.html&quot;&gt;Library funding faces more cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65933.113122_CPB_warns_about_mortgage_scams.html&quot;&gt;CPB warns about mortgage scams&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65932.113122_Steiners_education_reform_plan_is_based_on_one_simple_question.html&quot;&gt;Steiner's education reform plan is based on one simple question&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65931.113122_SUNY_strategic_planning_effort_proceeds.html&quot;&gt;SUNY strategic planning effort proceeds&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65929.113122_Member_items_are_focus_of_two_separate_bills.html&quot;&gt;Member items are focus of two separate bills&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65927.113122_Treatment_preferred_over_juvenile_detention.html&quot;&gt;Treatment preferred over juvenile detention&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65925.113122_Miss_USA_protesting_cancer_screening_budget_cuts.html&quot;&gt;Miss USA protesting cancer screening budget cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65924.113122_Authorities_reform_becomes_law_in_NY.html&quot;&gt;Authorities reform becomes law in NY&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65921.113122_Tourism_industry_wants_continued_state_investment.html&quot;&gt;	 Tourism industry wants continued state investment&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65920.113122_Art_patrons_fear_loss_of_funding.html&quot;&gt;	 Art patrons fear loss of funding&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65918.113122_Museum_exhibit_honors_birth_of_women_suffrage_in_New_York.html&quot;&gt;Museum exhibit honors birth of women suffrage in New York &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65917.113122_Empire_State_College_will_host_open_house.html&quot;&gt;Empire State College will host open house&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65915.113122_Commission_pitches_Paterson_a_curveball.html&quot;&gt;	 Commission pitches Paterson a curveball&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-c-2010-03-08-65922.113122_New_Yorks_GOP_lacks_bigname_players.html&quot;&gt;Alan Chartock: New York's GOP lacks big-name players&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Lockport Union Sun &amp; Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_067233638.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Resident group taking Niagara Metals, Royalton zoning board to court&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_067220725.html&quot;&gt;Sheriff's department changes transmissions to plain English&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lockportjournal.com/local/local_story_067214741.html&quot;&gt;Obesity epidemic weighs on county&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Middletown Times Herald-Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/100309722&quot;&gt;Maybrook sells property to pay for new Village Hall&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/3090323&quot;&gt;City of Newburgh postpones vote on proposal for school police&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/3090325&quot;&gt;Two sides blaming each other after squabble at Middletown board meeting&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/3090324&quot;&gt;Middletown School board's Roy no longer under threat&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/3090320&quot;&gt;More school districts consider sharing services&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/3090321&quot;&gt;Drilling proponents, foes square off in New Paltz&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/100309733&quot;&gt;Newburgh school budget meetings set in March&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/100309734&quot;&gt;Pine Bush seeks input from public on school budget&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/COMM/3090312/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Warwick welcomes stimulus&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/COMM/3090311/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;One Monticello village trustee doesn't do interviews&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/BIZ/3090319/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Hinchey plan would cut Medicare drug prices&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/NEWS/100309721&quot;&gt;Orange County water-plan forum to be held Wednesday&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100309/OPINION/3090306&quot;&gt;editorial:  Census makes difference that matters to everyone&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NY1&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114811/paterson-turns-his-focus-to-state-budget&quot;&gt;Paterson Turns His Focus To State Budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114862/city-schools-launch-anti-bullying-campaign&quot;&gt;City Schools Launch Anti-Bullying Campaign&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1621168/WXXI.Local.Stories/Paterson.Completes.Busy.Day.of.Public.Events..Refuses.Comment.on.Scandals&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt:  Paterson Completes Busy Day of Public Events, Refuses Comment on Scandals&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_mike_and_gov_are_ripping_ravitch_borrow_fest_plan.html&quot;&gt;Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Paterson rip Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch's borrow fest plan  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_hiram_supporters_say_foes_puppet_of_rich_gay_fanatics.html&quot;&gt;Supporters of ousted state Sen. Hiram Monserrate say Jose Peralta is puppet of 'rich gay fanatics'&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_scandal_as_library_boss_is_up_in_the_air_li_quits_brooklyn_job_suddenly_li_embar.html&quot;&gt;Brooklyn Public Library big resigns over botched layoffs using real-life 'Up in the Air' hatchet co. &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/education/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_parents_to_hold_bakein_at_city_hall_to_protest_policy_of_no_homemade_goods_at_sc.html&quot;&gt;Parents to hold 'bake-in' at City Hall to protest policy of no homemade goods at school bake sales&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_wielding_ax_firms_specialty.html&quot;&gt;Five O'Clock Club, hired by Brooklyn Public Library chief, aids in corporate downsizing &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_bubba_backs_school_softdrink_ban__sez_the_sugar_adds_up_to_fat_kids.html&quot;&gt;Former President Bill Clinton backs school soft-drink ban - says sugar adds up to fat kids &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_departing_rep_eric_massa_goes_down_swinging__at_his_fellow_democrats.html&quot;&gt;Departing Rep. Eric Massa goes down swinging: Rahm Emanuel threatened me - in the nude!  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_probers_say_racino_mess_is_growing.html&quot;&gt;Sources say Aqueduct racino mess is growing&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_holy_help_dave_and_archbishop_in_parley.html&quot;&gt;Holy help! Gov. Paterson huddles with Archbishop Timothy Dolan&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_guv_gulps_pushes_for_soda_levy_senators_say_move_is_sure_to_fall_flat.html&quot;&gt;Gov. Paterson gulps, pushes for soda levy: Senators say move will fall flat&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_transit_boss_link_in_scams_supervisor_charged_with_kickbacks__con_netting_150g.html&quot;&gt;NYC Transit supervisor Jacqueline Jackson charged with kickbacks and con netting $150G  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/bronx/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_diaz_turns_armory_page_in_state_of_boro_address_vows_new_communitybacked_plan.html&quot;&gt;Ruben Diaz vows new community-backed plan for Kingsbridge Armory  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_lack_of_graces_for_spaces_middle_village_goes_to_extremes.html&quot;&gt;Locals in Middle Village go to extremes to guarantee parking spot&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/columnists/hammond/index.html&quot;&gt;Bill Hammond:  A brief glimpse of good David&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_daves_deficits.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Dave's deficits: Paterson lacks credibility - and the money to pay the state's way  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/09/2010-03-09_meet_the_scoundrels__2.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Meet the scoundrels - 2: Lawmakers robbed MTA then raged at service cuts  &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/obama_group_tells_hiram_no_you_can_JSS6pBKJoi2TddY8DYRkFP&quot;&gt;Obama group tells Hiram: No, you can't&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/no_rush_to_sweeten_domino_development_M5RbmHODqS72ax37t9mopJ&quot;&gt;No rush to sweeten Domino development's transit improvements&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/eau_no_rd_cop_busted_Z8hhRlZVjgUrkik2DWw8jP&quot;&gt;Eau, no! 3rd cop busted&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/two_dem_flee_rangel_tangle_KA1Ls2RqZBUjdV2xFgcDuM&quot;&gt;Two Dem$ flee Rangel tangle&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/dems_sick_plot_sunk_me_harass_pol_BaS7fvMhfzSBGh5kLnMrKI&quot;&gt;Dems' sick plot sunk me: 'harass' pol&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/dave_mike_in_vitch_lap_LDKubPwAY6P2qRN2tE9h3K&quot;&gt;Dave &amp; Mike in 'vitch $lap&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/lame_duck_ducks_scandal_queries_lGj7kOqy1bkrT8EIdzaTPO&quot;&gt;Lame duck Dave ducks scandal queries&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/politics/massa_blames_resignation_on_health_OG9w9SfXnvFSIL73ZFuT8H&quot;&gt;Naked shower-room confrontation laid bare in Massa's parting shots  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/no_to_billion_dollar_class_of_cops_5Owo5fIHCytsMIk6h1nz6L&quot;&gt;Steve Levy:  'No' to a Billion-Dollar class of cops&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/pro_taxpayer_ny_pol_bRxAVICZnSrez3fyqYZsPN&quot;&gt;editorial:  A pro-taxpayer NY pol&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/nyregion/09massa.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;House Democrat Quitting Amid Ethics Inquiry Blames His Party&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/nyregion/09paterson.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson Finds Friends at a Forum on the Budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/nyregion/09wtc.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Unions to Rally to Build Towers at Ground Zero&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/nyregion/09bigcity.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Susan Dominus:  Budget Boogeyman Stalks New York’s Summer Camps&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/opinion/09tue3.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;editorial:  Healthy Solution: Taxing Sodas&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;News10 (Central NY)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498269/dewitt-passes-hydrofracking-moratorium&quot;&gt;DeWitt passes hydrofracking moratorium&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498270/liverpool-school-budget-discussions&quot;&gt;Liverpool school budget discussions&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498220/bitz-puts-congressional-campaign-on-hold&quot;&gt;Bitz puts congressional campaign on hold&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498244/pataki-says-lawmakers-need-to-be-held-accountable&quot;&gt;Pataki says lawmakers need to be held accountable&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498200/dec-removes-waste-from-i-81-building&quot;&gt;DEC removes waste from I-81 building&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498222/board-member-removed-from-meeting&quot;&gt;Board member removed from meeting&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498254/massa-speaks-out-on-radio-show&quot;&gt;Massa speaks out on radio show&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498271/doug-hoffman-to-run-for-23rd-congressional-seat-again&quot;&gt;Doug Hoffman to run for 23rd Congressional seat again&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498272/new-sewer-to-help-development&quot;&gt;New sewer to help Watertown development&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498258/lawmakers-divided-on-soda-tax&quot;&gt;Lawmakers divided on soda tax&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498208/paterson-addresses-budget&quot;&gt;Paterson addresses budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498221/nurses-rally-against-proposed-budget-cuts&quot;&gt;Nurses rally against proposed budget cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Newsday&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/columnists/dan-janison/levy-faces-a-treacherous-path-to-governor-s-seat-1.1800989&quot;&gt;Levy faces a treacherous path to governor's seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/levy-lazio-woo-state-conservative-party-bigwigs-1.1800885&quot;&gt;Levy, Lazio woo state Conservative Party bigwigs&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/paterson-sticks-to-fiscal-problems-amid-questions-1.1799781&quot;&gt;Paterson sticks to fiscal problems amid questions&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/regents-board-won-t-assure-all-tests-will-survive-cuts-1.1799551&quot;&gt;Regents board won't assure all tests will survive cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/poll-nyers-embarrassed-by-politicians-scandals-1.1800783&quot;&gt;Poll: NYers embarrassed by politicians' scandals&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-lawmakers-ok-mangano-pick-for-county-attorney-1.1799168&quot;&gt;Nassau lawmakers OK Mangano pick for county attorney&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/as-li-eminent-domain-use-rises-resistance-grows-1.1800723&quot;&gt;As LI eminent domain use rises, resistance grows&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/east-enders-decry-bid-to-cut-lirr-service-1.1799601&quot;&gt;East Enders decry bid to cut LIRR service&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-democratic-boss-stakes-claim-with-cuomo-1.1800975&quot;&gt;Suffolk Democratic boss stakes claim with Cuomo&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/freeport-mayor-pba-president-trade-barbs-1.1800959&quot;&gt;Freeport mayor, PBA president trade barbs&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-stewart-manor-voters-right-to-nix-fire-truck-1.1795846&quot;&gt;editorial:  Stewart Manor voters right to nix fire truck&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-justice-system-relies-on-representation-for-all-1.1800813&quot;&gt;editorial:  Justice system relies on representation for all&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-environmental-fund-essential-to-li-1.1795848&quot;&gt;editorial:  Environmental fund essential to LI&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial-u-s-should-let-lirr-spare-new-expense-1.1800834&quot;&gt;editorial:  U.S. should let LIRR spare new expense&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Niagara Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_067231253.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Flood relief for Bergholz residents&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_067224320.html&quot;&gt;LOOW site work on hold for now&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_067221107.html&quot;&gt;Landlord law now on the books&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_067220212.html&quot;&gt;Election day policies up for Lew-Port vote&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_067215136.html&quot;&gt;Reiter still in a ‘Pickle’&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_067210503.html&quot;&gt;Condemnation for Hotel Niagara?&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_067185945.html&quot;&gt;Time to just speak plain English in Sheriff's office&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_067183733.html&quot;&gt;Sperrazza announces re-election bid&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneida Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b95cea687b44198009607.txt&quot;&gt;Madison County Treasurer Cindy Edick seeking re-election&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b95cebdc871f041922266.txt&quot;&gt;Local Oneida County village elections&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b95cf628c1a8792346586.txt&quot;&gt;Hydrofracking meeting April 7 in Cazenovia&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b95cfbbc6b77959157129.txt&quot;&gt;Oneida Public Library budget vote today&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneonta Daily Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_068041540.html&quot;&gt;Economy likely factor in crime rise&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_068041543.html&quot;&gt;Arcuri introduces bill to cut salaries for lawmakers&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/editorials/local_story_067083136.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Ford's actions against Gillibrand juvenile&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oswego Palladium-Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palltimes.com/articles/2010/03/09/news/doc4b95caeab3d8f547538979.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Seniors cope with Social (in)Security struggles&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Plattsburgh Press Republican&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_067223631.html&quot;&gt;SUNY unions concerned about education proposal&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0201_editorials/local_story_067223555.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  State budget a matter of strict priorities&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;PolitickerNY.com&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/rahm-and-eric-shower&quot;&gt;Rahm and Eric, Before the Shower&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/bloomberg-fine-with-cuomo-investigating-paterson&quot;&gt;Bloomberg Fine With Cuomo Investigating Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/paterson-not-met-cuomo-investigators&quot;&gt;Paterson Has Not Met With Cuomo Investigators&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/massas-salty-language-fracking&quot;&gt;Massa's Salty Language: 'Fracking'&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/health-care-workers-point-out-budget-cuts-not-pretty&quot;&gt;Health Care Workers Point Out Budget Cut 'Not Pretty'&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/anti-peralta-literature-invokes-same-sex-marriage&quot;&gt;Anti-Peralta Literature Invokes Same-Sex Marriage&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/the-third-place-paterson-grew-up&quot;&gt;The Third Place Paterson Grew Up&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/daily-transom/farkas-re-enters-man&quot;&gt;Farkas Re-Takes Manhattan&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/pro-monserrate-literature-jackson-heights&quot;&gt;Pro-Monserrate Literature in Jackson Heights&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/poll-embarassed-new-yorkers-give-paterson-breathing-room&quot;&gt;Poll: 'Embarassed' New Yorkers Give Paterson Breathing Room&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/anti-monserrate-literature-jackson-heights&quot;&gt;Anti-Monserrate Literature in Jackson Heights&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Poughkeepsie Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/303080001/1006/news01/County-Legislature-passes-policy-for-mileage-reimbursement&quot;&gt;County Legislature passes policy for mileage reimbursement&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/100308027/1006/news01/Jury--No-sex-discrimination-in-Dutchess-elections-office-case&quot;&gt;Jury: No sex discrimination in Dutchess elections office case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/100308020/1006/news01/Arlington-bus-requests-deadline-looms&quot;&gt;Arlington bus requests deadline looms&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;&gt;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/100308014/1006/n
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<summary type="html">&lt;ul&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/nyregion/08powell.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Trial Is Elusive in an Assemblyman’s Drunken-Driving Case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NY_NY_GOVERNOR_NYOL-?SITE=NYMID&amp;amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&quot;&gt;NY gov vows to stay in office during church visit &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060351/1126/news/In+the+world+of+Albany++Paterson+woes+are+just+the+latest+scandal&quot;&gt;In the world of Albany, Paterson woes are just the latest scandal&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908998&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;James M. Odato: Another political puzzle &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/silence_of_the_sham_Q90e3f0VOvJib2EdW3XfwM&quot;&gt;Fredric U. Dicker: Silence of the sham&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_charlie_wrangle_for_dems_nod.html&quot;&gt;Rep. Charlie Rangel seeks endorsement from Democratic Committee, gets a rain check instead  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/nyregion/08powell.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Trial Is Elusive in an Assemblyman’s Drunken-Driving Case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NY_NY_GOVERNOR_NYOL-?SITE=NYMID&amp;amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&quot;&gt;NY gov vows to stay in office during church visit &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060351/1126/news/In+the+world+of+Albany++Paterson+woes+are+just+the+latest+scandal&quot;&gt;In the world of Albany, Paterson woes are just the latest scandal&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908998&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;James M. Odato: Another political puzzle &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/silence_of_the_sham_Q90e3f0VOvJib2EdW3XfwM&quot;&gt;Fredric U. Dicker: Silence of the sham&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_charlie_wrangle_for_dems_nod.html&quot;&gt;Rep. Charlie Rangel seeks endorsement from Democratic Committee, gets a rain check instead  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908994&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Who, how and if... &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908999&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Stanley Gee: Capital Profile &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908998&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;James M. Odato: Another political puzzle &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23442/and-the-award-for-best-oscar-night-press-release-goes-to/&quot;&gt;And the award for best Oscar-night press release goes to …&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/NY_NY_GOVERNOR_NYOL-?SITE=NYMID&amp;amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&quot;&gt;NY gov vows to stay in office during church visit &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908845&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Conflict seen in Cuomo investigation of Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908839&amp;amp;BCCode=BNNEWYORKSTATE&quot;&gt;Ground zero hotel wants to attract 9/11 tourists  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_066223127.html&quot;&gt;Grants that saved historic relics now endangered &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=909010&amp;amp;category=STATE&quot;&gt;Different view of Ground Zero &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/08/opinion/our_view.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Cuts, guts needed for state budget&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/08/opinion/carole_estabrook.txt&quot;&gt;Carole Estabrook: Paterson didn't make this mess&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070373/1116/news/Endicott+mayor+asks+Union+to+submit+bid+to+run+En-Joie+Golf+Club&quot;&gt;Endicott mayor asks Union to submit bid to run En-Joie Golf Club&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070368/1116/news/Allocation+of+HUD+funds+in+Binghamton+topic+of+public+hearings&quot;&gt;Allocation of HUD funds in Binghamton topic of public hearings&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100308/VIEWPOINTS02/3080313/1120/VIEWPOINTS/Clear-way-for-drilling&quot;&gt;George Phillips: Clear way for drilling&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy, Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980760/board-of-ethics-seeks-expanded.html&quot;&gt;Buffalo Board of Ethics seeks expanded powers&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980768/liquor-agency-probing-sex-drug.html&quot;&gt;Liquor agency probing sex, drug claims at strip clubs&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980767/ongoing-safety-issue-targeted.html&quot;&gt;Ongoing Elma safety issue targeted&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980742/dynamics-shift-in-governors-race.html&quot;&gt;Dynamics shift in governor’s race&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980762/large-crowd-rallies-to-save-knox.html&quot;&gt;Large crowd rallies to save Knox Farm Park&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980782/projects-hinge-on-state-tax-credit.html&quot;&gt;Projects hinge on state tax credit&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980772/dissolution-part-of-village-elections.html&quot;&gt;Dissolution part of 3 Cattaraugus County village elections&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980773/state-grant-key-to-plan-for-garbage.html&quot;&gt;State grant key to Lockport plan for garbage totes, recycling bins&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980771/craft-plans-campaign-to-keep-trustee.html&quot;&gt;Craft plans campaign to keep Lewiston trustee seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980770/state-funds-sought-for-housing.html&quot;&gt;State funds sought for Lockport housing repairs&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980755/law-mandates-attendance-by-planning.html&quot;&gt;Law mandates attendance by Lockport planning, zoning officials&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980746/extradition-to-lockport-at-center.html&quot;&gt; Extradition to Lockport at center of legal snarl&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980745/residency-holds-up-lockport-selection.html&quot;&gt;Residency holds up Lockport Police Board selection &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/08/980706/portraits-of-america.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Portraits of America&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979758/albanys-dysfunction-is-killing.html&quot;&gt;Donn Esmonde: Albany’s dysfunction is killing city&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capital News 9&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498094/calorie-counts-could-come-to-schenectady&quot;&gt;Calorie counts could come to Schenectady&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498140/discount-cards-save-residents-money&quot;&gt;Discount cards save residents money&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalnews9.com/capital-region-news-12-content/top_stories/498134/downstate-leaders-saying-cuomo-should-recuse-himself-from-paterson-investigation&quot;&gt;Downstate leaders saying Cuomo should recuse himself from Paterson investigation&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Catskill Daily Mail&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b9475022b227987999140.txt&quot;&gt;County wants in on demolition decision making&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b9475bc818b6020726889.txt&quot;&gt;Going straight to the source&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b9476463df46468270215.txt&quot;&gt;Athens trustee candidates run unopposed&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b9476d505f22932722574.txt&quot;&gt;Proposed Athens zoning laws to be presented&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Corning Leader&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/news/x2102345637/Courts-to-decide-wind-farm-fight&quot;&gt;Courts to decide wind farm fight&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/news/x1918406721/Town-board-under-fire&quot;&gt;Town board under fire&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Dunkirk Observer&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536999.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;NRG to continue using bottom ash on area roads&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537001.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Rock salt and brine being spread on county roads&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/537003.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Westfield School Board updated on Central Business Office&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536984.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Brocton meeting to discuss grant possibilities&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536987.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Free child care available at County Family Court&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536991.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Local Big Read Project under way&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536997.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;JCC named Tree Campus USA college&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060351/1126/news/In+the+world+of+Albany++Paterson+woes+are+just+the+latest+scandal&quot;&gt;In the world of Albany, Paterson woes are just the latest scandal&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060338/1126/news/Analysis++Massa+s+exit+gives+GOP+a+boost&quot;&gt;Analysis: Massa's exit gives GOP a boost&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070330/1117/news/Report++Prescription+drug+prices+vary+drastically&quot;&gt;Report: Prescription drug prices vary drastically&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Glens Falls Post Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_19b54ed8-2a77-11df-b26f-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Hadley-Luzerne mulls layoffs as state aid cuts loom&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_d137374c-2a59-11df-a6dc-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Conservation Club costs creep up&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Hornell Evening Tribune&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x2096602416/With-Massa-gone-what-s-next&quot;&gt; With Massa gone, what’s next?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x2096602420/Massa-out-seat-unfilled&quot;&gt;Massa out, seat unfilled&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Ithaca Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070380/1126/news/Arcuri+staff+hold+office+hours+in+Lansing&quot;&gt;Arcuri staff hold office hours in Lansing     &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070381/1126/news/Natural+gas+coalitions+meeting+Saturday+in+Dryden&quot;&gt;Natural gas coalitions meeting Saturday in Dryden&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy, Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070382/1126/news/Census+event+Wednesday&quot;&gt;Census event Wednesday&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070375/1126/news/Voters+want+next+congressman+to+have+integrity++focus+on+local+needs&quot;&gt;Voters want next congressman to have integrity, focus on local needs&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070367/1126/news/Schools+to+Albany++Help+&quot;&gt;Schools to Albany: Help!&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070353/1126/news/Schumer++Arcuri+step+up+for+Lansing-made+dialysis+test&quot;&gt;Schumer, Arcuri step up for Lansing-made dialysis test&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070329/1126/news/Seneca/Schuyler+Town+Talk++Division+of+Seneca+County+Sheriff+Department+to+receive+state+accreditation&quot;&gt;Seneca/Schuyler Town Talk: Division of Seneca County Sheriff Department to receive state accreditation&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/VIEWPOINTS02/3080301/1129/viewpoints/Drilling--Use-extra-caution&quot;&gt;Sara Schaffzin: Drilling: Use extra caution&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy, Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Journal News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103080330&quot;&gt;Who's on ballot in Westchester, Putnam&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103080335&quot;&gt;Legislators spar over health premiums&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100308/NEWS02/3080322/1026/NEWS10/Gillibrand-Dems-risk-big-losses-in-2010&quot;&gt;Gillibrand: Dems risk big losses in 2010&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100308/NEWS02/3080321/1018/NEWS02/Gillibrand-Paterson-should-step-down-if-allegations-true&quot;&gt;Gillibrand: Gov. should step down if allegations true&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100308/NEWS02/3080325/1018/Speaker-in-New-Rochelle-discusses-anti-Israel-elements-in-college&quot;&gt;Speaker in New Rochelle discusses anti-Israel elements in college&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100308/NEWS03/3080338/1019/news03/North-Rockland-district-Expect-3M-cut-in-state-aid-for-2010-11&quot;&gt;North Rockland district: Expect $3M cut in state aid for 2010-11&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100308/OPINION/3080307/1015/OPINION01/Public-s-voice-needed-on-school-spending&quot;&gt;editorial: Public's voice needed on school spending&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100308/OPINION/3080306/1076/OPINION01/Teachers%20aren+%27t%20disadvantaged%20compared%20to%20private%20sector&quot;&gt;Joan Fitzgerald: Teachers aren't disadvantaged compared to private sector&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Kingston Daily Freeman&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b945b2e62137940105569.txt&quot;&gt;Rondout Valley High School projects on time, on budget&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b945be52cf81267460585.txt&quot;&gt;Catskill explores funding to form new water district&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b945c7a30c51208940666.txt&quot;&gt;Marlboro school district sets kindergarten registration&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b945caa34001804608397.txt&quot;&gt;Hillside Fire Co. elects officers for 2010, seeks new members&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/08/opinion/doc4b901e74ef89d680921704.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: No laughing matter&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Knickerbocker Blog&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/mayor_tax_sugary_drinks_aakOVmSlHhqBy5ItaPKYyM&quot;&gt;Mayor: Tax sugary drinks&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NY1&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114807/paterson-addresses-brooklyn-congregation--touts-record&quot;&gt;Paterson Addresses Brooklyn Congregation; Touts Record&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_what_scandals_gov_paterson_says_hell_keep_governing_until_the_end_of_year.html&quot;&gt;What scandals? Gov. Paterson says he'll keep governing until the end of year  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_look_out_for_nys_health.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Look out for N.Y.'s health: State can't be made the loser in U.S. reform bill  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_meet_the_scoundrels__1.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Meet the scoundrels - 1: Lawmakers kill student MetroCards and blame MTA&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/columnists/crouch/index.html&quot;&gt;Stanley Crouch: Every history has its knaves &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_citytime_is_money.html&quot;&gt;editorial: CityTime is money: Bloomberg must get high-tech payroll system under control  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_a_governor_through_attrition_ag_cuomo_hasnt_risen_to_the_top_dems_power_eroded_d.html&quot;&gt;Mike Lupica: Andrew Cuomo hasn't risen to the top - Spitzer, Paterson and Hevesi have plummeted  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_charlie_wrangle_for_dems_nod.html&quot;&gt;Rep. Charlie Rangel seeks endorsement from Democratic Committee, gets a rain check instead  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/education/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_dont_close_any_ps_say_parents_irked_by_joelcharter_link.html&quot;&gt;Don't close any public schools, say parents irked by Joel Klein-Eva Moskowitz link &lt;/a&gt; (Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_dave_finds_sanctuary_in_friendly_church.html&quot;&gt;Gov. Paterson finds sanctuary in Brooklyn's Cornerstone Baptist Church  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_noticket_cop_is_suing_over_row_with_boss.html&quot;&gt;No-ticket cop Anthony Minoia is suing over row with boss - he was assigned to 'punishment post' &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_im_the_bad_guy_says_nypd_detective.html&quot;&gt;'I'm the bad guy, cause I'm a cop,' says NYPD detective in DWI crash  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_grateful_i_still_have_nypd_job.html&quot;&gt;Cop who pled guilty to DWI: 'Grateful' I still have NYPD job &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_cops_drive_drunk_but_keep_on_rolling_daily_news_finds_even_after_fatal_crashes_t.html&quot;&gt;NYPD cops drive drunk, but no one puts on brakes: Even after fatal crashes, police are still on job &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/08/2010-03-08_untitled__photo08m.html&quot;&gt;Daily News wins 32 awards in annual 'Year in Pictures' contest &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/judge_garaufis_conflict_2kwBg5T1nZF0zatHVOYUIO&quot;&gt;editorial: Judge Garaufis' conflict&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/speaker_quinn_pander_8v8ZAAYeHPTRxw5Ojlyp2L&quot;&gt;editorial: Speaker Quinn's pander &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/ravitch_rescue_aIdLeisUIJXklR56IrW5UK&quot;&gt;E.J. McMahon: A Ravitch rescue?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/hike_mta_fares_now_I5yPUlYG6UmDBKonUCAFZI&quot;&gt;Adam Brodsky: Hike MTA fares now&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/shady_nonprofit_let_smith_pork_spoil_QNIEqgbDNkoKTQGnudGugL&quot;&gt;Shady nonprofit let Smith's pork spoil&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/dave_pardons_ex_hood_IZijvhvSEDcn52KxcmJqYN&quot;&gt;Dave pardons ex-hood&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/pro_dem_gop_twist_achohP3sHS9MdeBP8hPrmJ&quot;&gt;Pro-Dem GOP twist&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/silence_of_the_sham_Q90e3f0VOvJib2EdW3XfwM&quot;&gt;Fredric U. Dicker: Silence of the sham&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/will_not_be_daunted_dave_k7gduFyQRTzNWhSgfdW6OK&quot;&gt;'I will not be daunted': Dave&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/rai_ing_the_dead_in_medicaid_rip_Ocmt6BxwUyL8WO3OwwmCVI&quot;&gt;Rai$ing the dead in Medicaid 'rip-offs'&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare, Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/nypd_axes_snoop_hubby_by_murray_sVZoMlt0imznl3vsFmO2XM&quot;&gt;NYPD axes 'snoop' hubby&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/lobbyists_feel_the_queeze_icd9x8fYW1tqeMDRBppwEL&quot;&gt;Lobbyists feel the $queeze&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/nyregion/08powell.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Trial Is Elusive in an Assemblyman’s Drunken-Driving Case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/nyregion/08family.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;For Juveniles in Family Court, Judges Seek Safer Alternatives to Prison&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/nyregion/08paterson.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;At Church, Paterson Vows to Stay in Office&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/nyregion/08clocks.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Experimental Clocks Tell Straphangers if the Wait May Soon Be Over&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/nyregion/08seniors.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Obscure Budget Proposal Threatens Senior Centers&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/nyregion/08soda.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Bloomberg Says a Soda Tax ‘Makes Sense’&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;News10 (Central NY)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/top_stories/498158/dec-to-work-on-deteriorating-building-monday&quot;&gt;DEC to work on deteriorating building Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498134/downstate-leaders-saying-cuomo-should-recuse-himself-from-paterson-investigation&quot;&gt;Downstate leaders saying Cuomo should recuse himself from Paterson investigation&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news10now.com/cny-news-1013-content/politics/498093/massa-s-abrupt-resignation-brings-many-unanswered-questions&quot;&gt;Massa's abrupt resignation brings many unanswered questions&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Newsday&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/paterson-rejects-calls-to-publicly-rebut-allegations-1.1798536&quot;&gt;Paterson rejects calls to publicly rebut allegations&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/state-li-s-delinquent-taxpayers-owe-more-than-82m-1.1798598&quot;&gt;State: LI's delinquent taxpayers owe more than $82M&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/hempstead-mayor-urges-residents-to-help-stop-killings-1.1798267&quot;&gt;Hempstead mayor urges residents to help stop killings&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/new-lirr-timetables-start-monday-1.1797903&quot;&gt;New LIRR timetables start Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/columnists/other-columnists/almost-ran-contenders-draw-more-buzz-than-also-rans-1.1798052&quot;&gt;'Almost-ran' contenders draw more buzz than also-rans&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/mangano-to-cut-high-paid-managers-1.1798687&quot;&gt;Mangano to cut high-paid managers&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Niagara Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_066183534.html&quot;&gt;Council to vote on leasing pothole machine again&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_066183019.html&quot;&gt;New and improvedLewiston  library open for business&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Olean Times-Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b93033c00c4b053741930.txt&quot;&gt;Chief Pezzimenti ends career as Allegany fire chief &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b9303c460ac7689997058.txt&quot;&gt;The impact of O.A.T.S. on the community &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oswego Palladium-Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b945a02015cb432822640.txt&quot;&gt;Lawmakers letting the air out of wind power project&lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Plattsburgh Press Republican&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_066223124.html?keyword=topstory&quot;&gt;Pending job loss brings wide range of emotions&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_066223138.html&quot;&gt;Park closings stir questions&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_066223142.html&quot;&gt;IDA-tax plan irks regional leadership&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_066223153.html&quot;&gt;Of Interest: March 8, 2010&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Poughkeepsie Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080334/1006/news01/Knolls-at-Dover-project-clears-key-hurdle--hearing-set&quot;&gt;Knolls at Dover project clears key hurdle; hearing set&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080317/1006/news01/Local-briefs&quot;&gt;Hyde Park to meet on board alternates&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080321/1006/news01/Advocates-urge-Pleasant-Valley-to-keep-historic-train-station-in-town&quot;&gt;Advocates urge Pleasant Valley to keep historic train station in town&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080315/1006/news01/Your-lawmakers&quot;&gt;Your lawmakers&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Rochester Democrat &amp; Chronicle&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/100307004/1003/Sale-of-Hemlock--Canadice-lakes-could-go-to-city-council-this-week&quot;&gt;Sale of Hemlock, Canadice lakes could go to city council this week&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/100307007/1003/Massa-describes-incident-with-aide&quot;&gt;Massa describes incident with aide&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070351/1003/Area-schools-feeling-pressure-with-cut-in-state-aid&quot;&gt;Area schools feeling pressure with cut in state aid&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070331/1003/Rochester-ramps-up-census-preparation&quot;&gt;Rochester ramps up census preparation&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070339/1003&quot;&gt;Lead abatement effort gets $5.2 million shot in arm&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070348/1003&quot;&gt;Brighton to talk school budget&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100308/OPINION04/3080303/1041/OPINION/Enact-this-year-s-wine-sales-bill-in-Albany&quot;&gt;editorial: Enact this year's wine sales bill in Albany&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Schenectady Daily Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/07/0308_zim/&quot;&gt;Last part of Smith trail in Saratoga County set to begin&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/07/0308_dean_suit/&quot;&gt;Judge: Former Cobleskill dean can sue for retaliation&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/08/308_prrints/&quot;&gt;editorial: Let teens join fire companies, not fight fires&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Spin Cycle (Newsday)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/cuomo-and-long-island-s-levy-the-long-view-1.1798862&quot;&gt;Cuomo and Long Island's Levy: the Long view&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/weekenders-the-li-nys-campaign-trails-1.1798841&quot;&gt;Weekenders: The LI, NYS campaign trails&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/schumer-s-odyssey-from-cameras-to-in-camera-1.1798793&quot;&gt;Schumer's odyssey: from cameras to in-camera&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/spin-cycle-1.812042/welcome-to-the-year-of-the-almost-ran-1.1798773&quot;&gt;Welcome to the year of the almost-ran&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Syracuse Post-Standard&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/group_takes_preliminary_look_a.html&quot;&gt;Group takes preliminary look at Otisco for proposed $150 million resort&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/more_than_100_people_celebrate.html&quot;&gt;About 100 people celebrate Nancy Gwin as the Syracuse woman heads to federal prison&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2010/03/beware_yogi_gun_rules_in_parks.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Beware, Yogi: Gun rules in parks, elsewhere falling&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;The Saratogian&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b9473df48651254472969.txt&quot;&gt;Moreau reassesses property values for first time since 1981&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b947995ae282051971742.txt&quot;&gt;Financial education assistance for military spouses suspended&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b947ad8e5129798913289.txt&quot;&gt;DPW Deputy Tim Cogan traces work for city back 40 years (with video)&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b9474748d354302859099.txt&quot;&gt;Free rabies clinics to begin March 16&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Troy Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b94942a84a23349211069.txt&quot;&gt;Murphy decries suspension of aid to soldiers' spouses&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/08/news/doc4b94951534acd572582135.txt&quot;&gt;School districts grapple with aid cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/08/opinion/doc4b949561e8a0f541165453.txt&quot;&gt;James V. Franco: Yet another plan for Proctor’s&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Utica Observer-Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x2102345472/Hinckley-Reservoir-level-8-to-10-feet-from-impacting-drinking-water&quot;&gt;Low water concern at Hinckley, relief elsewhere&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/viewpoints/x2096601592/Our-view-Surcharge-on-cell-phones-wrong-for-911&quot;&gt;editorial: Surcharge on cell phones wrong for 911&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/viewpoints/x1224398301/Our-view-Air-traffic-control-tower-no-place-for-childish-behavior&quot;&gt;editorial: Air traffic control tower no place for childish behavior&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100308/NEWS/3080329/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Monticello candidates downplay race as factor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100308/NEWS/3080328/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Senator talks health reform&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Healthcare, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100308/NEWS/3080318/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Town of Wallkill OKs land deal with Middletown&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100308/NEWS/3080320/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Tracy Baxter Reports: Fill out your census form and be counted&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Washington Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/07/AR2010030703168.html&quot;&gt;Ethics clouds over Rangel and Paterson are the talk of political Harlem&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Watertown Daily Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100308/NEWS05/303089989/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt; Potsdam looks at cutting 10 to 12 teachers&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100308/NEWS03/303089986&quot;&gt; General Brown students get tech savvy&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100308/NEWS03/303089963&quot;&gt; Drum soldier reportedly dies in Afghanistan duty&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100308/NEWS03/303089985&quot;&gt; Districts hard-pressed to pay for replacing resource officers&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100308/NEWS03/303089990&quot;&gt;LaFargeville water meter project hits a snag&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100308/NEWS03/303089998&quot;&gt; Small business conference for military, vets March 18&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100308/NEWS05/303089984&quot;&gt;Hermon-DeKalb girds for bigger state aid loss&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;
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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/nyregion/07perkins.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;In Harlem, Epicenter for Charter Schools, a Senator Wars Against Them&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/06/us/AP-US-NY-Governor-Legal.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;NY Gov Faces Legal Minefield in Conduct Inquiries&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_states_soda_tax_plan_bubbling_to_surface.html&quot;&gt;Health officials ready to make push for statewide soda tax&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908733&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/7/2010&quot;&gt;He's the man in the wings: Lt. Gov. Ravitch, veteran of fiscal crises, has credibility with lawmakers   &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070340/1003/news01/Eric-Massa-s-exit-gives-GOP-an-opportunity-in-29th-District&quot;&gt;Eric Massa's exit gives GOP an opportunity in 29th District&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/gov_pick_me_cTgc2pyc1DYN4cv0B2ecLM&quot;&gt;Gov's 'pick me!' path to power&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/nyregion/07perkins.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;In Harlem, Epicenter for Charter Schools, a Senator Wars Against Them&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/06/us/AP-US-NY-Governor-Legal.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;NY Gov Faces Legal Minefield in Conduct Inquiries&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_states_soda_tax_plan_bubbling_to_surface.html&quot;&gt;Health officials ready to make push for statewide soda tax&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908733&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/7/2010&quot;&gt;He's the man in the wings: Lt. Gov. Ravitch, veteran of fiscal crises, has credibility with lawmakers   &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070340/1003/news01/Eric-Massa-s-exit-gives-GOP-an-opportunity-in-29th-District&quot;&gt;Eric Massa's exit gives GOP an opportunity in 29th District&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/gov_pick_me_cTgc2pyc1DYN4cv0B2ecLM&quot;&gt;Gov's 'pick me!' path to power&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908733&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/7/2010&quot;&gt;He's the man in the wings: Lt. Gov. Ravitch, veteran of fiscal crises, has credibility with lawmakers   &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908653&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/7/2010&quot;&gt;State cuts likely to mean rising number of homeless working families, singles  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908607&amp;amp;category=state&quot;&gt;Retired colonel joins race: Gibson wants GOP line in 20th congressional race  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908652&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Fred LeBrun:  Out of the woods? Maybe not&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908730&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Michael Hiser:  Fiscal wolves upon us&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908732&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Michael Brannigan:  Let's think again about contact sports&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908734&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Casey Seiler:  A losing hand for all players &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908723&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;editorial:  Mail call? &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908725&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;editorial:  What went wrong with the buyout? &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908728&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Tomas Dvorak and Sara Gagnon:  Self-inflicted casualties of the census&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/06/us/AP-US-NY-Governor-Legal.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;NY Gov Faces Legal Minefield in Conduct Inquiries&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/07/local_news/news05.txt&quot;&gt;Robert Harding: Reforming Albany on minds of many&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/07/opinion/our_view.txt&quot;&gt;editorial:  Paterson owes public a clear explanation&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060343/1116/news/Third+Democrat+joins+race+for+Broome+County+Sheriff&quot;&gt;Third Democrat joins race for Broome County Sheriff&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/978203/the-houses-that-city-hall-built.html&quot;&gt;The houses that City Hall built&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/979094/county-ordered-to-let-investigators.html&quot;&gt;Erie County ordered to let investigators into jail&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979768/pulaski-association-schedules.html&quot;&gt;Pulaski Association schedules events&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979755/living-the-dream-in-rebecca-park.html&quot;&gt;Living the dream in Rebecca Park&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978819/road-condition-concerns-residents.html&quot;&gt;Road condition concerns Tonawanda residents&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979774/trustee-defends-role-village-plays.html&quot;&gt;Orchard Park Trustee defends role village plays in residents’ lives&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979767/school-board-studies-4-million.html&quot;&gt;Holland School Board studies $4 million project&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979752/board-adds-required-class-on-finances.html&quot;&gt;Hamburgh Schools board adds required class on finances&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979753/talks-boost-development-hopes.html&quot;&gt;Niagara Falls:  Talks boost development hopes, but progress still slow&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979747/nu-professor-recommended-to-be.html&quot;&gt;NU professor recommended to be on search committee&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979746/program-may-include-employee-drug.html&quot;&gt;City of Lockport program may include employee drug testing&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979689/pols-testing-the-waters.html&quot;&gt;Bob McCarthy:  Pols testing the waters&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979758/albanys-dysfunction-is-killing.html&quot;&gt;Donn Esmonde:  Albany’s dysfunction is killing Buffalo&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/07/979690/teen-drug-alcohol-use-rises.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Teen drug, alcohol use rises&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Canandaigua Daily Messenger&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1224398927/Kevin-Frisch-Frustration-without-representation&quot;&gt;Kevin Frisch: Frustration without representation&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/opinions/x1918405927/Massa-s-strength-also-his-weakness&quot;&gt;editorial:  Massa’s strength also his weakness&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Catskill Daily Mail&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b93395ecbae1031247529.txt&quot;&gt;Kinderhook Republican to challenge Murphy for House seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Daily Politics&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/gop-leaders-to-meet-again-with.html&quot;&gt;GOP Leaders To Meet Again With Levy, Losing Love For Lazio?  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/post-80.html&quot;&gt;Charlie Rangel's Love Fest &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Dunkirk Observer&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536974.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Remembering the Masonic Temple&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536973.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Parment says governor should resign&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536972.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Parment concerned over negativity&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536937.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Gillibrand announces middle-class tax cuts&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536934.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Patrons rally in opposition of pending Long Point closure&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536933.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Taxpayers seek changes at TEA Party town hall meeting&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536939.html?nav=5044&quot;&gt;editorial:  Offer options for reductions&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Elmira Star Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060359/1117/news/Chemung-nursing-homes-among-best-in-region--Medicare-survey-shows&quot;&gt;Chemung nursing homes among best in region, Medicare survey shows&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060328/1117/news/Town+and+Country++Horseheads+officials+get+state+lift&quot;&gt;Town and Country: Horseheads officials get state lift&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100307/VIEWPOINTS01/3070324/1121/viewpoints/Highways-paved-with-potential&quot;&gt;editorial:  Highways paved with potentia&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Finger Lakes Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b93256bbdbc5468939979.txt&quot;&gt;To Dissolve or Not to Dissolve: ... it's all up to voters now &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b931edcea2ac087534987.txt&quot;&gt;Supervisor: Parks proposal ‘asinine’ &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b931fb60b642325761415.txt&quot;&gt;City of Geneva seeks ideas to connect lakefront, downtown&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b9320067f28d432893945.txt&quot;&gt;SF budget draft hikes tax rate 24 cents &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b9320ab75a9a297602626.txt&quot;&gt;Virts promoting cooperation &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b931da453043031809816.txt&quot;&gt;Special election awaits 29th &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b931deb34804606765492.txt&quot;&gt;Latest Dundee bomb threat a text message&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b93213e20ae8546941464.txt&quot;&gt;Nozzolio joins push for touch DNA test &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b932225dbdab787281520.txt&quot;&gt;Wayne County agencies ask for more staff &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b9322ea6ce52365406087.txt&quot;&gt;Cooperative narcotics team gets county OK &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b932328659e6573559349.txt&quot;&gt;$250K grant helps call center &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b93245a6d87e039692720.txt&quot;&gt;Candidate petitions due next month&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070340/1003/news01/Eric-Massa-s-exit-gives-GOP-an-opportunity-in-29th-District&quot;&gt;Eric Massa's exit gives GOP an opportunity in 29th District&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070333/1003/news01/Paterson-just-the-latest-scandal&quot;&gt;Paterson just the latest scandal&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Glens Falls Post Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_1665fa5a-299d-11df-ae7e-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Town of Granville waits to fill post&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_3ad8e3a2-299d-11df-badf-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Farm bill sparks debate&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/opinion/columns/ktingley/article_b7026148-299c-11df-959e-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Ken Tingley: Schools, students can learn lesson from bracelet&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_b50ef47c-2970-11df-bb55-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Governor, it's time to step down&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520581.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Bridge will be replaced&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520584.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Fulton County Board of Supervisors to consider contract Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520567.html?nav=5005&quot;&gt;editorial: Districts face tough choices&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Herkimer Evening Telegram&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1224398922/Pols-State-budget-must-be-on-time&quot;&gt;Pols: State budget must be on time&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1918405665/Valley-dodges-mass-layoffs&quot;&gt;Valley dodges mass layoffs&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x2034406392/Village-board-talks-PD-chiefs-future&quot;&gt;Village board talks PD chief's future&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Jamestown Post-Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552790.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;School Districts Say Legislators Hold Key To Saving Local Jobs&lt;/a&gt; (Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552791.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Jamestown Public Safety Leadership Under The Microscope&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552779.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;Rally For Long Point&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552780.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;TEA Party Members Voice Demands For Change&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552713.html?nav=5010&quot;&gt;editorial:  Success of medical exchange network is up to you&lt;/a&gt; (Healthcare)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Journal News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103070354&quot;&gt;Many take dim view of Bradley&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20103070350&quot;&gt;Lawsuit shows Patterson chief's love affair&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100307/NEWS04/3070359/1026/NEWS10/E-mails-reveal-Patterson-supervisor-s-gossip-with-secretary&quot;&gt;E-mails reveal Patterson supervisor's gossip with secretary&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100307/NEWS03/3070309/1026/NEWS10/Q-A-with-Clarkstown-Supervisor-Gromack-about-the-upcoming-business-forum&quot;&gt;Q&amp;A with Clarkstown Supervisor Gromack about the upcoming business forum&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lohud.com/article/20100307/OPINION/3070335/1015/OPINION01/Recent-cases-show-women-still-protecting-their-abusers&quot;&gt;Nancy Cutler:  Recent cases show women still protecting their abusers&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Kingston Daily Freeman&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b933e7b8e06b866484883.txt&quot;&gt;Ulster County overtime hours piled up during snowstorms&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/07/opinion/doc4b9133c0621a7753219232.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Albany's wall of shame&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/07/opinion/doc4b8fc8f7e6249349437422.txt&quot;&gt;Alan Chartock: Why do so many stray?&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Middletown Times Herald-Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100307/OPINION/3070314&quot;&gt;editorial: Assembly needs to follow Senate to help homeowners&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NY1&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114761/lawmakers-to-ask-cuomo-not-to-handle-paterson-probes&quot;&gt;Lawmakers To Ask Cuomo Not To Handle Paterson Probes&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114775/central-park-to-allow-produce-vendors&quot;&gt;Central Park To Allow Produce Vendors&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_states_soda_tax_plan_bubbling_to_surface.html&quot;&gt;Health officials ready to make push for statewide soda tax&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_scandaltainted_rep_charles_rangel_returns_home_to_warm_welcome_from_supporters.html&quot;&gt;Scandal-tainted Rep. Charles Rangel returns home to warm welcome from supporters &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_why_he_ran_from_gov_top_spokesman_got_fed_up_with_lies_say_friends.html&quot;&gt;Peter Kauffmann became 'very disillusioned' with Gov. Paterson's lying ways, says source  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_mike_pals_revolting_oppose_plan_to_retool_charter.html&quot;&gt;Bloomberg supporters Christine Quinn, Helen Marshall oppose plan to retool Charter  &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_dave_dave_dave_you_should_listen_to_yourself.html&quot;&gt;Michael Daly: Gov. Paterson should've learned from his early days in office that honesty is always best policy  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_bam_voters_could_have_made_thompson_mayor.html&quot;&gt;President Obama-inspired voters could have made Bill Thompson mayor  &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_blame_spitzer_for_paterson_our_failed_guv_was_chosen_by_the_last_one_for_purely_.html&quot;&gt;Joyce Purnick:  Blame Spitzer for Paterson: Our failed guv was chosen by the last one for purely political reasons &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_racing_to_the_bottom.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Racing to the bottom: N.Y. stands little chance of winning federal school funds  &lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/07/2010-03-07_general_ed.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  General Ed: Former Mayor Koch pledges to rout and replace the Albany zeroes &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/gov_pick_me_cTgc2pyc1DYN4cv0B2ecLM&quot;&gt;Gov's 'pick me!' path to power&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/pol_core_next_door_8ZZFfTYKjeOsxJ4u0u3COK&quot;&gt;Pol's $core next door&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/do_us_the_favor_gov_MRpNRVxkP1FwDgxCSjTBTM&quot;&gt;Michael Goodwin: Do us the favor, Gov&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/gps_eyed_in_drive_to_nail_meter_qo7ERzVdXcybmlE74mtKGO&quot;&gt;David Seifman: GPS eyed in drive to nail meter-cheater cabbies  &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/shelly_silver_the_shadow_king_ItOaS9lik4HSyPx7zPF2XP&quot;&gt;Maureen Callahan: Shelly Silver, the shadow king&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/sinking_into_the_gowanus_OuPvQ7ma0BBmJ2GEpPTf4M&quot;&gt;Kyle Smith: Sinking into the Gowanus&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/getting_through_the_unions_C2ClyQQAYBjwTeCItpMmmO&quot;&gt;editorial: Getting through to unions&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/judge_judy_friends_SmIgVFQIVp4k83ii30ItKN&quot;&gt;editorial: Judge Judy's friends&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/nyregion/07perkins.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;In Harlem, Epicenter for Charter Schools, a Senator Wars Against Them&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/nyregion/07pardon.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson Rewards Redemption With a Pardon&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/sports/07lathan.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Overseer of Boxing, Supporter of M.M.A. &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/nyregion/07foreclose.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Old-Fashioned Bulwark in a Tide of Foreclosures&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Niagara Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_065230445.html&quot;&gt;Breaking down cost of gas&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_065230353.html&quot;&gt;Landlords fire back against new city program&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_065230037.html&quot;&gt;Talking business in Niagara&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Olean Times-Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b91d6cd78ac2575273083.txt&quot;&gt;Coalition wants state to enforce tax laws&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneonta Daily Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_065095113.html&quot;&gt;Area residents quiz Murphy&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailystar.com/local/local_story_065095444.html&quot;&gt;Crowell to Board: Rein in costs&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Plattsburgh Press Republican&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_065231142.html&quot;&gt;Area jobless rates highest in years&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_065231134.html&quot;&gt;Panel outlines future job market&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_065231152.html&quot;&gt;Revitalization efforts gear up in Tupper Lake&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_065231146.html&quot;&gt;Area deaf want better adherence to law&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0201_editorials/local_story_065231113.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Dr. Hill leaves program with bright future&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Poughkeepsie Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070352/1006/news01/Critics-rip-agency-as-recycling-falters&quot;&gt;Critics rip agency as recycling falters&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070346/1006/news01/Poughkeepsie-seeks-consultant-to-study-city-youth-programs&quot;&gt;Poughkeepsie seeks consultant to study city youth programs&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070350/1006/news01/Burn-plants-seem-cleaner--but-facts-debated&quot;&gt;Burn plants seem cleaner, but facts debated&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100307/OPINION01/3070328/1004/opinion/Amid-scandals--budget-deadline-looms&quot;&gt;editorial:  Amid scandals, budget deadline looms&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Rochester Democrat &amp; Chronicle&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070351/1003/news01/Area-schools-feeling-pressure-with-cut-in-state-aid&quot;&gt;Area schools feeling pressure with cut in state aid&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070331/1003/news01/Rochester-ramps-up-census-preparation&quot;&gt;Rochester ramps up census preparation&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070339/1003/news01/Lead-abatement-effort-gets--5.2-million-shot-in-arm&quot;&gt;Lead abatement effort gets $5.2 million shot in arm&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS01/3070348/1003/news01&quot;&gt;Brighton to talk school budget&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/NEWS0201/3070330/1003/news01&quot;&gt;Mark Hare:  What happened to New York's democracy?&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/OPINION04/3070342/1041/OPINION/Don-t-overlook-New-York-s-biggest-problem---the-state-Legislature&quot;&gt;editorial:  Don't overlook New York's biggest problem - the state Legislature&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100307/OPINION04/3070341/1041/OPINION/Gov.-David-Paterson-should-address-allegations-quickly-and-publicly&quot;&gt;editorial:  Gov. David Paterson should address allegations quickly and publicly&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Schenectady Daily Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/07/0307_edit1/&quot;&gt;editorial: Good teachers come first&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/06/0307_strock0307/&quot;&gt;Carl Strock: Why is only Steve Raucci on trial?&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Staten Island Advance&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/more_island_power_why_its_cruc.html&quot;&gt;More Island Power: Why it's crucial&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/mta_robs_island_of_railway_fre.html&quot;&gt;MTA robs Island of Railway free ride&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/mcmahon_defends_use_of_rangel.html&quot;&gt;McMahon defends use of Rangel money&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/cusick_speaks_at_teen_violence.html&quot;&gt;Cusick speaks at teen violence symposium&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/opinion/editorials/index.ssf/2010/03/snubbed_on_the_charter.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Snubbed on the charter&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Syracuse Post-Standard&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/su_professor_hired_to_rid_heal.html&quot;&gt;SU professor hired to rid health insurance system of conflicts brings conflict of her own, consumer experts say&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/plan_to_limit_their_supply_of.html&quot;&gt;Plan to limit their supply of cigarettes rankles Indian nations&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/specialty_cheese_plant_west_of.html&quot;&gt;Specialty cheese plant west of Auburn is still a go, developers say &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2010/03/measuring_response_times_gaugi.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Measuring Response Times: Gauging volunteer fire company efficiency could yield better, economical service &lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;The Saratogian&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b93402d0aa07510142258.txt&quot;&gt;Saratoga County vies for part in Google Internet test&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b9323243530a051118012.txt&quot;&gt;Public directs state budget questions, concerns at local leaders&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/07/opinion/doc4b932b4c5899b337003556.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Time to talk, guys&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/07/opinion/doc4b9352d68442a557440222.txt&quot;&gt;You Said It: Should Gov. Paterson resign?&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Tonawanda News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_066003256.html&quot;&gt;Group plans summit to discuss economic development&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Troy Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/07/news/doc4b934faa183f8538075047.txt&quot;&gt;Rensselaer County Legion Posts concerned about future&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Utica Observer-Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x2102344637/How-Casales-firm-landed-rare-contract&quot;&gt;How Casale's firm landed rare contract&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x2102344340/Roefaro-likely-to-kill-sales-tax-proposal&quot;&gt;Plan likely to hike sales tax in Utica&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/opinions/editorials/x2096601572/Our-view-Public-owed-answers-on-Empire-Aero&quot;&gt;editorial: Public owed answers on Empire Aero&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Washington Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/05/AR2010030503049.html&quot;&gt;David S. Broder:  The daring Charlie Rangel&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Watertown Daily Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100307/NEWS03/303079834&quot;&gt;City looks at schools' geothermal energy use&lt;/a&gt; (Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100307/NEWS05/303079830&quot;&gt;Ogdensburg willing to sell water to new district&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100307/NEWS05/303079853&quot;&gt;DOT re-evaluating paving plans for Route 37&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100307/NEWS04/303079849&quot;&gt;Lewis legislators oppose farm bill&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100307/NEWS02/303079819&quot;&gt;Gillibrand backs law on dairy labeling&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;
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<summary type="html">&lt;ul&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/nyregion/06albany.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Dysfunction Displaces Work in a Distracted Albany&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/05/us/AP-US-NY-Governor-Cuomo.html?_r=1&amp;amp;ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson Probe Puts Cuomo in a Delicate Position&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_upstate_dem_quits_house_in_sex_scandal.html&quot;&gt;Rep. Eric Massa quits House over sex scandal: 'This ethics issue is my fault and mine alone'  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908478&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;Paterson finds balm in Harlem&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/100306001/1003/Rep.-Eric-Massa-to-resign-his-office-Monday&quot;&gt;Rep. Eric Massa to resign his office Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/lonely_dave_is_03JL5uucuW2avS5gj2gc5K&quot;&gt;Gov predicts he'll be 'vindicated'&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/nyregion/06albany.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Dysfunction Displaces Work in a Distracted Albany&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Associated Press&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/05/us/AP-US-NY-Governor-Cuomo.html?_r=1&amp;amp;ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson Probe Puts Cuomo in a Delicate Position&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_upstate_dem_quits_house_in_sex_scandal.html&quot;&gt;Rep. Eric Massa quits House over sex scandal: 'This ethics issue is my fault and mine alone'  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908478&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;Paterson finds balm in Harlem&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/100306001/1003/Rep.-Eric-Massa-to-resign-his-office-Monday&quot;&gt;Rep. Eric Massa to resign his office Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/lonely_dave_is_03JL5uucuW2avS5gj2gc5K&quot;&gt;Gov predicts he'll be 'vindicated'&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908478&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;Paterson finds balm in Harlem&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908477&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;DA: Raucci chose dark for most impact&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908475&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;June Regents tests up for cuts&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908400&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;Federal funds to pay for Sacandaga bridge&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908398&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;Spa deficit may force more layoffs&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=907809&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;Crisis sours Paterson image maker&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908037&amp;amp;category=&amp;amp;BCCode=&amp;amp;newsdate=3/6/2010&quot;&gt;Sweeney deal includes a first&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908349&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Former official to repay state&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908490&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Rex Smith:  Hunger for truth not so strong &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908488&amp;amp;category=OPINION&amp;amp;TextPage=1&quot;&gt;Jack D. Lauber:  Waste to energy technology presents a viable solution &lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/05/us/AP-US-NY-Governor-Cuomo.html?_r=1&amp;amp;ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson Probe Puts Cuomo in a Delicate Position&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/06/us/politics/AP-US-Massa-Resigns.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;Massa, Facing Harassment Complaint, Resigns&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/05/us/politics/AP-US-New-York-Political-Meltdown.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;New York Politics Rocked by Upheavals&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/06/latest_news/latestnews03.txt&quot;&gt;State milk prices continue to decline&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/06/local_news/news05.txt&quot;&gt;Realtors to help revise city housing codes&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/06/opinion/our_view.txt&quot;&gt;editorial:  Our View: Hit &amp; Misses&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Batavia Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/6544827.txt&quot;&gt;Industrial development agencies plan to sue over 'cost recovery'&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/06/opinion/editorials/doc4b915e8fee100762269162.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Cut pork, not park&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050380/1116/news/Town+of+Union+offers+tax+exemptions+for+home+improvement+projects&quot;&gt;Town of Union offers tax exemptions for home improvement projects&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/978601/state-mulls-cutting-number-of.html&quot;&gt;State mulls cutting number of Regents exams&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978772/paterson-keeps-normal-schedule.html&quot;&gt;Paterson keeps normal schedule, rejects calls for his resignation&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978827/officials-urge-repeal-of-state.html&quot;&gt; Officials urge repeal of state tax on IDAs&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978790/van-every-pleads-guilty.html&quot;&gt;Van Every pleads guilty&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977977/city-sends-check-to-fire-union.html&quot;&gt;Fire union blasts comptroller over check&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/978158/mayor-brown-appoints-city-planner.html&quot;&gt;Brown appoints strategic planning chief&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978820/recent-holding-center-hanging.html&quot;&gt;Recent Holding Center hanging cited in Justice Dept. filing&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978819/road-condition-concerns-residents.html&quot;&gt;Road condition concerns Tonawanda residents&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/978114/alden-town-clerk-admits-embezzling.html&quot;&gt;Alden town clerk admits taking $12,403&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978812/blasdell-proposes-tax-rate-increase.html&quot;&gt;Blasdell proposes tax rate increase&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978793/district-plans-vote-on-proposal.html&quot;&gt;Lake Shore School District plans vote on proposal to close Brant, Hoag schools&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/978153/massa-will-resign-from-congress.html&quot;&gt;Massa resigning House seat&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978756/heap-outreach-sessions-planned.html&quot;&gt;North Tonawanda HEAP outreach sessions planned&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978747/hazardous-waste-drop-off-scheduled.html&quot;&gt;Niagara County Hazardous waste drop-off scheduled to debut today&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978743/farmers-air-concerns-to-state.html&quot;&gt;Niagara County Farmers air concerns to state legislators&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/06/978758/it-seems-to-us.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  It seems to us . . .&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Canandaigua Daily Messenger&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x154407741/Union-blamed-for-canceled-fire-training&quot;&gt;Union blamed for canceled fire training&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x1121879153/Penn-Yan-gets-250K-grant-to-build-call-center-and-create-300-jobs&quot;&gt;Penn Yan gets $250K grant to build call center and create 300 jobs&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x927809817/FLCC-breaks-ground-on-multi-million-dollar-student-center&quot;&gt;FLCC breaks ground on multi-million dollar student center&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x927809873/Property-values-going-up-in-the-city-of-Canandaigua&quot;&gt;Property values going up in the city of Canandaigua&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Capitol Confidential&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23433/citing-ethics-investigation-massa-will-resign-monday/&quot;&gt;Citing ethics investigation, Massa will resign Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23427/common-cause-comes-to-reluctant-conclusion-paterson-should-go/&quot;&gt;Common Cause comes to ‘reluctant conclusion’ gov should go&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23423/enter-chris-gibson/&quot;&gt;Enter Chris Gibson&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23431/tonight-on-new-york-now-paterson-crisis-analysis/&quot;&gt;‘New York Now’: Paterson crisis analysis&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;City Room (NY Times)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/ex-building-inspector-charged-with-selling-training-certificates/?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Ex-Building Inspector Charged With Selling Training Certificates&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/new-rules-trouble-some-public-defender-groups/&quot;&gt;New Rules Trouble Some Defense Lawyers for the Poor&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/a-buoyant-rangel-visits-harlem/&quot;&gt;Problems Aside, Rangel Expects Key Endorsement&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/watchdog-group-urges-paterson-to-resign/&quot;&gt;Watchdog Group Urges Paterson to Resign&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/when-not-to-accept-comments/&quot;&gt;When Not to Accept Comments&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/as-crises-mount-patersons-public-support-erodes/&quot;&gt;As Crises Mount, Paterson’s Public Support Erodes&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/spitzers-lawyer-takes-governors-call/&quot;&gt;Spitzer’s Lawyer Takes Governor’s Call&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Corning Leader&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/news/x2102343218/Massa-to-resign-from-office&quot;&gt;Massa resigns, apologizes&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.the-leader.com/news/x1224398681/Gillibrand-speaks-with-constituents&quot;&gt;Gillibrand speaks with constituents&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Daily Politics&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/senate-dems-take-aim-at-da-ric.html&quot;&gt;Senate Dems Take Aim At DA Rice&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/gov-through-march-10.html&quot;&gt;Gov Through March 10&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/a-deeply-flawed-and-imperfect.html&quot;&gt;'A Deeply Flawed And Imperfect Person'&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/massa-out.html&quot;&gt;Massa Out&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/post-79.html&quot;&gt;Kaine Questions Wisdom Of Gov. Ravitch&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/paterson-the-people-will-suppo.html&quot;&gt;Paterson: The People Will Support Me &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/massa-under-pressure-to-resign.html&quot;&gt;Massa Under Pressure To Resign - And Will  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/would-be-lg-hires.html&quot;&gt;Would-Be LG Hires&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/quinn-criticizes-charter-revis.html&quot;&gt;Quinn Criticizes Charter Revision Commission Process&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/?offset=10&quot;&gt;Paterson At The Palm&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/clinton-ny-dems-need-to-stand.html&quot;&gt;Clinton: NY Dems Need To 'Stand And Deliver'  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/common-causeny-to-gov-resign.html&quot;&gt;Common Cause/NY To Gov: Resign&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/hope-springs-eternal-2.html&quot;&gt;Hope Springs Eternal&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/q-poll-paterson-support-plumme.html&quot;&gt;Q Poll: Paterson Support Plummets &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Dunkirk Observer&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536927.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Temporary north county government locations&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536926.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Records recovery ongoing at disaster site&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536893.html?nav=5007&quot;&gt;Sheriff Gerace re-elected trustee&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536886.html?nav=5046&quot;&gt;Assemblyman Joe Giglio:  Parks boost state economy&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536887.html?nav=5044&quot;&gt;editorial:  Some of the best, worst of the week&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Elmira Star Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050394/1117/news/Many-area-residents-surprised-by-Massa-s-resignation-announcement&quot;&gt;Many area residents surprised by Massa's resignation announcement&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050391/1117/news/Massa+resignation+causes+party+leaders+to+scramble+for+a+congressional+candidate&quot;&gt;Massa resignation causes party leaders to scramble for a congressional candidate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050373/1117/news/Special+elected+needed+to+fill+Massa+s+seat&quot;&gt;Special elected needed to fill Massa's seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Finger Lakes Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b9133a9df551934306844.txt&quot;&gt;The Grape Debate&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91376e1969b605020566.txt&quot;&gt;Geneva City Council weighs in on FLCC project&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b913c2dbc40d455632165.txt&quot;&gt;Newark faces possible 4.5 percent tax hike &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b8ff5d5322c3494957882.txt&quot;&gt;Massa won't seek 2nd term &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b8ff9444f8a4231386008.txt&quot;&gt;Geneva rental code change on hold &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b8ff9f12faed695033201.txt&quot;&gt;Wayne Health cited for 'immediate jeopardy' violation &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b8ffae118312889461998.txt&quot;&gt;Former DeSales principal leaves legacy of commitment&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fltimes.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b8ffc5a8fe87568445044.txt&quot;&gt;Newark OKs search for canal funds &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/100306001/1003/Rep.-Eric-Massa-to-resign-his-office-Monday&quot;&gt;Rep. Eric Massa to resign his office Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/100306002/1003/David-Paterson-vows-to-stay--clear-his-name&quot;&gt;David Paterson vows to stay, clear his name&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Glens Falls Post Star&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_8f158276-28db-11df-8ef7-001cc4c03286.html&quot;&gt;Spa City wrestles budget gap&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poststar.com/news/opinion/editorial/article_78166152-28d7-11df-89c6-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Craziness aside, Bunning had a point&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Gloversville/Johnstown Leader Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520556.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Event pushes for full count&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520557.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Canjo leader to step down&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520548.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Lack of funds halts project at airport&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/520549.html?nav=5011&quot;&gt;Town of Perth proposes 3-month ban on outdoor wood boilers&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Herkimer Evening Telegram&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1031751032/Mohawk-residents-want-to-vote-on-future-of-village-justice&quot;&gt;Mohawk residents want to vote on future of village justice&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1483435532/Mayor-talks-work-life&quot;&gt;Ilion Mayor talks work, life&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.herkimertelegram.com/news/x1483435520/Ilion-officials-Constraint-needed-in-next-budget&quot;&gt;Ilion officials: Constraint needed in next budget&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Hornell Evening Tribune&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1918404757/Massa-done-as-Congressman&quot;&gt;Massa done as Congressman&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1031750685/-Murky-the-word-a-day-after-Massa-bombshell&quot;&gt;‘Murky’ the word a day after Massa bombshell&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x1031750711/Village-elections-11-days-away&quot;&gt;Canisteo Village elections 11 days away&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Ithaca Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050393/1126/news/Lifton+considers+running+for+Massa+s+congressional+seat&quot;&gt;Lifton considers running for Massa's congressional seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050364/1126/news/How+they+voted+in+Tompkins+County&quot;&gt;How they voted in Tompkins County&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050357/1126/news/Tompkins+residents+will+soon+hitch+rides+on+Internet&quot;&gt;Tompkins residents will soon hitch rides on Internet&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050363/1126/news/Tompkins+gets++2.2M+grant+to+purchase+6+buses&quot;&gt;Tompkins gets $2.2M grant to purchase 6 buses&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Jamestown Post-Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552714.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Call For Patterson To Step Down&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552715.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Assemblyman Parment Sees ‘Negative Sentiment’ Toward Politics&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552718.html?nav=5018&quot;&gt;Statistics Show State’s Recession Deepened In 2009&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552732.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;Nashville Mayor Speaks At DJDC Meeting&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552734.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;Croscut Presents Commendation To Fischer&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552735.html?nav=5057&quot;&gt;Westfield Residents Give Input On Wind Farm Project&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/552729.html?nav=5070&quot;&gt;editorial:  Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Kingston Daily Freeman&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91e8f87cddf660284643.txt&quot;&gt; Firm to make solar panels at TechCity in town of Ulster (videos)&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91eb87510d9541525491.txt&quot;&gt; Ulster County executive seeks disaster aid in wake of winter storms&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91ebeb9f129250846943.txt&quot;&gt; Dutchess planning nominee advances&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/03/06/opinion/doc4b8eb70c395d1734459796.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Get tough&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Middletown Times Herald-Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100306/NEWS/3060326/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Obama hears of Newburgh violence&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100306/NEWS/3060320/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Solar panel manufacturer plans to hire 100 in Town of Ulster&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Energy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100306/NEWS/3060324/-1/NEWS&quot;&gt;Sullivan County feeling stretched by residents' aid requests&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Mouth of the Potomac (Daily News)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2010/03/massa-makes-retirement-officia.html&quot;&gt;Massa Makes Retirement Official&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2010/03/rangel-steps-down-temporarily.html&quot;&gt;Rangel Steps Down 'Temporarily'&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;NY1&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114688/paterson-says-he-has-no-plans-to-resign&quot;&gt;Paterson Says He Has No Plans To Resign&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114747/-i-ny1-exclusive---i--developer-describes-plans-for-new-coney-island-park&quot;&gt;NY1 Exclusive: Developer Describes Plans For New Coney Island Park&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114691/rangel-remains-defiant-about-running-for-reelection&quot;&gt;Rangel Remains Defiant About Running For Reelection&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/top_stories/114752/pilot-meter-parking-program-angers-brooklyn-drivers--businesses&quot;&gt;Pilot Meter Parking Program Angers Brooklyn Drivers, Businesses&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/news_beats/ny1_itch/&quot;&gt;A Long Night In Harlem&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/news_beats/education/&quot;&gt;Parents Mistakenly Told Schools Were Failing&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_untitled__gov06m.html&quot;&gt;Gov. Paterson's photo op at JFK restaurant opening can't mask his crumbling reputation  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_ravitch_cuomo_in_daveless_ny_talk.html&quot;&gt;Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch calls meeting with Andrew Cuomo to discuss plan if Gov. Paterson resigns  &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_team_patersons_key_players_starting_to_bail_out.html&quot;&gt;Gov. Paterson's core shrinking after 3 top aides bolt just weeks before state budget deadline  &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_upstate_dem_quits_house_in_sex_scandal.html&quot;&gt;Rep. Eric Massa quits House over sex scandal: 'This ethics issue is my fault and mine alone'  &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_judged_crazy.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Judged crazy: Overturn court order to move mentally ill from adult homes  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_well_drink_to_that.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  We'll drink to that: If feds clean up Gowanus Canal, we will toast from it &lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/lonely_dave_is_03JL5uucuW2avS5gj2gc5K&quot;&gt;Gov predicts he'll be 'vindicated'&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ex_commish_tells_of_abuse_case_outrage_QnEewIg2F4AnLBiPBc3PEO&quot;&gt;Ex-commish tells of outrage over Paterson abuse-case&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/silver_answer_all_the_allegations_QzWWPlx2ZCffydLqgSVVIP&quot;&gt;Silver: Answer all the allegations now!&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/gov_hits_bottom_in_dreadful_new_IJpHGPmi5MwPwGRXeAGnAM&quot;&gt;Gov hits bottom in dreadful new poll&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/guilty_dem_quitting_SmXAOPqRRdNcq2EwieJsRL&quot;&gt;'Guilty' Dem: I'm quitting&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/time_to_pack_it_in_dave_ERIeH7ZSv4L8tGrvkfQAGN&quot;&gt;editorial: Time to pack it in, Dave&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/go_get_em_ed_OK8L1q0vh7DtwedURf1neJ&quot;&gt;editorial: Go get 'em, Ed&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/get_well_soon_hugh_MNcMCqmcDFYPqvCWTBlaRP&quot;&gt;editorial: Get well soon, Hugh&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;New York Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/nyregion/06albany.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Dysfunction Displaces Work in a Distracted Albany&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/nyregion/06paterson.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Paterson Insists He’ll Clear His Name&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/nyregion/06massa.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Congressman Accused of Harassment Resigns&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/nyregion/06perfume.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Two Officers Are Charged in Robbery at Warehouse&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/us/06seneca.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Senecas See Comeback Over Sale of Cigarettes&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/massa-says-hell-resign-on-monday/&quot;&gt;Massa Says He’ll Resign on Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/opinion/06herbert.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;Bob Herbert:  Cops vs. Kids&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/06/opinion/06sat2.html?ref=opinion&quot;&gt;editorial:  Justice for Judges&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Niagara Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_064220724.html&quot;&gt;Lewiston Town Supervisor Steven L. Reiter is in a pickle&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_064220603.html&quot;&gt;Teletech:  Firm’s future in question&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_064220525.html&quot;&gt;Niagara Falls Schools:  Worker to be back on job&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_064220312.html&quot;&gt;Village of Lewiston:  Craft announces bid for village seat&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.niagara-gazette.com/local/local_story_064220235.html&quot;&gt;Village of Lewiston:  LEWISTON: Geiben to run for mayor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Olean Times-Herald&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91955c86ec4591997822.txt&quot;&gt;Democrats left surprised, GOP sees opening &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Oneida Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.oneidadispatch.com/articles/2010/03/05/news/doc4b91cb9bbe2d3157167712.txt&quot;&gt;Canastota village trustee candidates want to keep taxes down and control spending&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Plattsburgh Press Republican&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_064224059.html&quot;&gt; City sends welcome package to Saturday Night Live producers&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_064224102.html&quot;&gt; DEC to pay McCulley legal fees in Old Mountain Road case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_064224108.html&quot;&gt; Three area state reps decry budget situation &lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_064224111.html&quot;&gt; Shelter committee to serve three towns&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_064224114.html&quot;&gt; Community gardeners look to renew city contract&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0201_editorials/local_story_063202552.html&quot;&gt;editorial: Proud to be part of spelling bee&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;PolitickerNY.com&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/paterson-celebrates-palm-not-going-resign&quot;&gt;Paterson At The Palm, 'Not Going to Resign'&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/salty-massa-retiring-monday&quot;&gt;'Salty' Massa Retiring on Monday&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/certain-point&quot;&gt;'At a Certain Point'&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/defense-bloombergs-commission&quot;&gt;In Defense of Bloomberg's Commission&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/bloomberg-and-mrs-jay-z&quot;&gt;Bloomberg and Mrs. Jay-Z&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/paterson-didnt-even-really-want-go-world-series&quot;&gt;Paterson: I Didn't Even Really Want to Go to the World Series&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/larry-kudlow-favors-cnbc-over-senate&quot;&gt;Larry Kudlow Favors CNBC Over U.S. Senate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/stringer-says-slow-down-charter-review-commission&quot;&gt;Stringer Says Slow Down on the Charter Review Commission&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/charter-review-commission-not-slam-dunk&quot;&gt;Charter Review Commission Not a Slam-Dunk&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/common-cause-reluctantly-calls-resignation&quot;&gt;Common Cause Reluctantly Calls for Resignation&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/bill-clinton-on-david-paterson&quot;&gt;Bill Clinton on David Paterson&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/patersons-poll-numbers-come-down&quot;&gt;Paterson's Poll Numbers Come Down, More&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Poughkeepsie Journal&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060329/1006/news01/N.Y.-recycling--well-below--U.S.-rate--report-says&quot;&gt;N.Y. recycling 'well below' U.S. rate, report says&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060326/1006/news01/FDR-home-to-get--2.8-million-in-repairs&quot;&gt;FDR home to get $2.8 million in repairs&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/100305025/1006/news01/City-gets--1.4-million-in-federal-funds-for-transit-hub&quot;&gt;City gets $1.4 million in federal funds for transit hub&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20100306/OPINION01/3060307/1004/opinion/Editorial--Storm-responses-do-merit-reviews&quot;&gt;editorial:   Storm responses do merit reviews&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Rochester Democrat &amp; Chronicle&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060326/1003/Rochester-schools-take-hard-look-at-snack-choices-for-students&quot;&gt;Rochester schools take hard look at snack choices for students&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060327/1003/Four-Rochester-schools-to-get-greater-autonomy-&quot;&gt;Four Rochester schools to get greater autonomy&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100306/NEWS01/3060328/1003/James-Smith-s-statements-will-be-allowed-in-trial&quot;&gt;James Smith's statements will be allowed in trial&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100306/OPINION04/3060313/1041/OPINION/Thumbs-up--down&quot;&gt;editorial:  Thumbs up, down&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Schenectady Daily Gazette&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/06/0306_bridge/&quot;&gt;$20M boost to get Batchellerville Bridge replaced&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/06/0306_moneyfornothing/&quot;&gt;$500K spent so far on idle Schenectady officers&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/06/0306_jtown/&quot;&gt;Johnstown adds video cameras to downtown&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/mar/06/306_prrint/&quot;&gt;editorial: NBT Bank should repay school's stolen funds&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Staten Island Advance&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/mayor_puts_a_happy_face_on_isl.html&quot;&gt;Mayor puts a happy face on Island 'snub'&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/teachers_and_parents_paint_a_b.html&quot;&gt;Teachers and parents paint a bleak picture&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/titone_opts_for_assembly_not_s.html&quot;&gt;Titone opts for Assembly, not Snug Harbor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/opinion/editorials/index.ssf/2010/03/listen_to_the_riders.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  Listen to the riders&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.silive.com/opinion/editorials/index.ssf/2010/03/chinas_own_jobs_crisis.html&quot;&gt;editorial:  China’s own jobs crisis&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Syracuse Post-Standard&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/group_asks_town_to_declare_120.html&quot;&gt;Group asks town to declare 1,200 acres in Tully Vally a protected area&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/centered_on_syracuse_whats_in.html&quot;&gt;Centered on Syracuse: What's in store for Gov. Paterson?&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/administrative_law_judge_to_me.html&quot;&gt;Administrative law judge to meet next week with PSC, Entergy to hammer out deal&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/onondaga_county_legislators_as.html&quot;&gt;Onondaga County legislators ask Gov. David Paterson to ban hydrofracking until further study&lt;/a&gt; (Environment, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/gillibrand_says_shell_try_to_h.html&quot;&gt;Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says she'll try to help with Syracuse's I-81 building hangover&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;The Saratogian&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91d59583f22432182358.txt&quot;&gt; NYRA: 'All bets off' if New York City OTB closes&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91d4ccd7361526953348.txt&quot;&gt; Milton plans review of draft ethics code&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91c0724420b558473476.txt&quot;&gt; Equine drug testing locale changing&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Tonawanda News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_064235803.html&quot;&gt;City of Tonawanda:  Officials ponder how to deal with abandoned grocery carts&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_064235631.html&quot;&gt;City of Tonawanda:  School board's Olka charged with harassment&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_064235207.html&quot;&gt;Opposition to IDA tax grows&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Troy Record&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91e8e3c1fc9505748683.txt&quot;&gt; Ground broken for $18M Watervliet project&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91ea49c59b4013615167.txt&quot;&gt; Input sought on Dewey Loeffel Superfund designation&lt;/a&gt; (Environment)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91ea96c7192535690709.txt&quot;&gt; Ex-CDPC head admits using state funds&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91ebf38d0b1028951052.txt&quot;&gt; Nassau takes steps to reverse ruling&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/06/news/doc4b91e61ebf9e9853767569.txt&quot;&gt; Firms have plan to make Proctor’s new City Hall&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/03/06/opinion/doc4b9153b5bd2d7721932462.txt&quot;&gt;Alan S. Chartock: Hold elected office? No way.&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Utica Observer-Dispatch&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/news/x1224397962/Arcuri-proposes-salary-cut-for-Congress-members&quot;&gt;Arcuri proposes salary cut for Congress members&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uticaod.com/viewpoints/x324649190/Our-view-Mayor-Roefaro-needs-to-make-cuts-in-budget&quot;&gt;editorial: Mayor Roefaro needs to make cuts in budget&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Washington Post&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/house/eric-massa-to-resign-from-cong.html&quot;&gt;Eric Massa to resign from Congress&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Watertown Daily Times&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100306/NEWS03/303069972&quot;&gt;Petition circulating for Keewaydin&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100306/NEWS03/303069983&quot;&gt;JCIDA approves tax breaks&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100306/NEWS03/303069956&quot;&gt;LeRay Planning Board OKs White Pines development&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100306/NEWS05/303069976&quot;&gt;St Lawrence County treasurer candidates emerging&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20100306/OPINION01/303069974/-1/opinion&quot;&gt;editorial: I-81 closure&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;
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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/us/politics/05memo.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Rash of Scandals Tests Democrats at Sensitive Time&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/162/0/1619753/WXXI.Capitol.Bureau.Report/Paterson%27s.Communications.Director.Resigns&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: Paterson's Communications Director Resigns&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100304/NEWS01/3040404/1126/news/New-York-is-finalist-in-Race-to-the-Top-competition&quot;&gt;New York is finalist in Race to the Top competition&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Federal Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908039&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;State buyout fails to hit goal &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/05/2010-03-05_eliot_spitzer_book.html&quot;&gt;'Journal of the Plague Year' written by Eliot Spitzer confidant reveals ex-gov was suicidal&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/summit_grants_gov_stay_mqdcN6KSZ68etUjV0MX3kL&quot;&gt;Summit grants gov a 'stay'&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Times&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/05/us/politics/05memo.html?ref=nyregion&quot;&gt;Rash of Scandals Tests Democrats at Sensitive Time&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NYS Public Radio&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain/article/162/0/1619753/WXXI.Capitol.Bureau.Report/Paterson%27s.Communications.Director.Resigns&quot;&gt;Karen DeWitt: Paterson's Communications Director Resigns&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gannett News Service&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100304/NEWS01/3040404/1126/news/New-York-is-finalist-in-Race-to-the-Top-competition&quot;&gt;New York is finalist in Race to the Top competition&lt;/a&gt; (Education, Federal Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908039&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;State buyout fails to hit goal &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Daily News&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2010/03/05/2010-03-05_eliot_spitzer_book.html&quot;&gt;'Journal of the Plague Year' written by Eliot Spitzer confidant reveals ex-gov was suicidal&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York Post&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/summit_grants_gov_stay_mqdcN6KSZ68etUjV0MX3kL&quot;&gt;Summit grants gov a 'stay'&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;

&lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Adirondack Daily Enterprise&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511586.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Prisoner count change could reduce North Country’s clout&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511587.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Proposed police station at former Pet House a no-go&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511589.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;New door to secure police station&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511591.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;Senator introduces resolution to save John Brown Farm&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511592.html?nav=5008&quot;&gt;School board: Petrova window bids are just under budget&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511613.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Franklin County opposes closure of Paul Smiths VIC&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511612.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Crippen won’t run for Franklin County Legislature&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511610.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Hornbeck nomination in limbo (update)&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511611.html?nav=5047&quot;&gt;Adirondack Council wants Douglas case dismissed&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/511606.html?nav=5003&quot;&gt;editorial: Small businesses of the Park, unite&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Times Union&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=907809&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Crisis sours image maker&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908037&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Sweeney deal includes a first &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908039&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;State buyout fails to hit goal &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908003&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Tough times stoke taxes &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908004&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Spa move may threaten city's festivals &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908019&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Troy delays reassessment vote &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908051&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt; Report due today on official  &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908053&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Chief search forum held &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=907875&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Former Gov. Carey on the mend at age 90 &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=907883&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;State goes to face-off for $700M &lt;/a&gt; (Education, Federal Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908041&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;A duty to convict only the guilty &lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908042&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;APA seat in dispute &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=907891&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Town garage to get solar boost &lt;/a&gt; (Energy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=907784&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Audit: Rensselaer lax with receipts &lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=907885&amp;amp;category=REGION&quot;&gt;Some Albany freshmen resent senior advisers &lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908038&amp;amp;category=BUSINESS&quot;&gt;Coldest spell for area jobless &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908052&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;editorial: Gov. Paterson's troubles grow&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908061&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;edtiorial: Sorry, Mr. Rangel &lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=908064&amp;amp;category=OPINION&quot;&gt;Nancy L. Zimpher: Aiding SUNY can revive N.Y. &lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Education, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Albany Watch (Gannett)&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/04/sampson-says-its-too-soon-to-decide-patersons-fate/&quot;&gt;Sampson Says “It’s Too Soon” To Decide Paterson’s Fate&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/04/vanderhoef-forms-u-s-senate-exploratory-committee/&quot;&gt;Vanderhoef Forms U.S. Senate Exploratory Committee&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/04/paterson-allies-to-discuss-political-advice-for-the-governor/&quot;&gt;Paterson allies to discuss political advice for the governor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/04/patersons-communications-director-resigns/&quot;&gt;Paterson’s Communications Director Resigns (Updated)&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/04/sharpton-convenes-meeting/&quot;&gt;Sharpton Convenes Meeting&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Amsterdam News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amsterdamnews.com/articles/2010/03/04/news/doc4b8ede1c78908693771209.txt&quot;&gt;Paterson demands: Facts, not fiction&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amsterdamnews.com/articles/2010/03/04/news/doc4b8eda4f35143327336414.txt&quot;&gt;Rangel requests leave of absence from chairmanship&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amsterdamnews.com/articles/2010/03/04/news/doc4b8ed984412f5137758037.txt&quot;&gt;Ford puts the brakes on campaign&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amsterdamnews.com/articles/2010/03/04/opinion/editorials/doc4b8ed15068a8d034563661.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: ‘Negroes who gain high office must walk like angels’&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Associated Press&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/05/us/politics/AP-US-New-York-Political-Meltdown.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;New York Politics Rocked by Upheavals&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/04/us/politics/AP-US-Massa-Investigation.html?ref=politics&quot;&gt;Retiring Dem Facing Complaint by Male Staffer&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_064004058.html&quot;&gt;Influential black leaders are losing faith in governor&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100304/NEWS01/3040342/1126/news/Little+luck+in+efforts+to+expand+gambling+in+N.Y.&quot;&gt;Little luck in efforts to expand gambling in N.Y.&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Auburn Citizen&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/05/local_news/news01.txt&quot;&gt;Helping others provides a lesson&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/05/local_news/news02.txt&quot;&gt;Safety, bureaucracy among union's gripes&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/05/local_news/news04.txt&quot;&gt;County jobless rate reaches 18-year high&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/05/local_news/news05.txt&quot;&gt;Two debates to be held for Aurora mayor candidates&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/05/local_news/news06.txt&quot;&gt;Task force expects legal battle on truck rules&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/05/local_news/news07.txt&quot;&gt;Council says fire dept. can begin steps to buy truck&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2010/03/05/opinion/guy_cosentino.txt&quot;&gt;Guy Cosentino: Paterson can still salvage his legacy&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Batavia Daily News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/05/news/6539541.txt&quot;&gt;Panel says Genesee Legislature should impose union wage freeze&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/05/news/6541451.txt&quot;&gt;State parks cuts decried&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/05/news/doc4b9005e2a8212307231546.txt&quot;&gt;Batavia, Genesee listed among top 'micropolitan' areas&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/05/news/6537926.txt&quot;&gt;School leadership program offered&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/05/news/6539554.txt&quot;&gt;Town of Batavia opposes cuts to farmland program&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/05/news/6539648.txt&quot;&gt;Batavia Town Board agrees to split cost of preparing consolidated charter.&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2010/03/05/opinion/editorials/6538221.txt&quot;&gt;editorial: Track to future, or a dead end?&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Binghamton Press &amp; Sun-Bulletin&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100304/NEWS01/3040399/1116/news/Binghamton+police+to+adjust+duties+after+officers+won+t+be+replaced&quot;&gt;Binghamton police to adjust duties after officers won't be replaced&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100305/VIEWPOINTS02/3050303/1120/VIEWPOINTS/Detector-law-secures-homes&quot;&gt;Robert Fisher: Detector law secures homes&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
  &lt;/ul&gt;

  &lt;h2&gt;Buffalo News&lt;/h2&gt;
  
  &lt;ul&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977464/fate-in-doubt-as-paterson-is-teetering.html&quot;&gt;Fate in doubt as Paterson is teetering&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977466/state-inspectors-sent-to-county.html&quot;&gt;State inspectors sent to Erie County  jail&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government, State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977727/regions-jobless-rate-rises-to.html&quot;&gt;Region’s jobless rate rises to 9.2 percent&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977735/state-among-finalists-for-race.html&quot;&gt;State among finalists for ‘Race to Top’ funds&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977690/federal-aid-sought-for-parking.html&quot;&gt;Federal aid sought for Buffalo parking ramp&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977678/day-care-center-project-gets-200000.html&quot;&gt;Buffalo day care center project gets $200,000 from state&lt;/a&gt; (State Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977667/census-has-trouble-hiring-workers.html&quot;&gt; Census has trouble hiring workers here&lt;/a&gt; (Federal Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977650/legislature-downsizing-heading.html&quot;&gt;Erie County Legislature downsizing heading to the ballot&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977689/town-law-targeted-in-adult-video.html&quot;&gt;Tonawanda town law targeted in adult video case&lt;/a&gt; (Law/Courts, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977718/cut-sought-in-blasdell-mayors.html&quot;&gt;Cut sought in Blasdell mayor’s pay&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977681/mayor-2-trustees-unopposed-for.html&quot;&gt;Springville mayor, 2 trustees unopposed for March 16 elections&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977707/interview-team-being-formed-to.html&quot;&gt;Interview team being formed to aid Brocton superintendent search&lt;/a&gt; (Education)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977706/local-products-sought-for-display.html&quot;&gt;Cattaraugus products sought for display purposes&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977679/two-running-unopposed-for-village.html&quot;&gt;Two running unopposed for Farnham Village Board seats&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977674/dyster-to-sign-landlord-registry.html&quot;&gt;Dyster to sign landlord registry bill&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy, Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977682/state-preservation-league-will.html&quot;&gt;State Preservation League will host workshop&lt;/a&gt; (Business/Economy)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977702/geiben-in-race-for-full-mayoral.html&quot;&gt;Geiben in Lewiston race for full mayoral term&lt;/a&gt; (Politics &amp; Elections)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977698/lewis-renames-restaino-to-social.html&quot;&gt;Lewis renames Restaino to social services post&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977697/candidates-being-sought-to-head.html&quot;&gt;Candidates being sought to head Niagara County Office of the Aging&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/03/05/977693/genewick-plans-meeting-saturday.html&quot;&gt;Genewick plans meeting Saturday with Lockport constituents&lt;/a&gt; (Local Government)&lt;/li&gt;
  
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buffalonews.com/20