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Deal reached on ethics overhaul on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

A comprehensive ethics bill could be passed in the legislature and signed by Governor Cuomo as early as next week. Capital Tonight’s Nick Reisman has the latest.

The Farm Report: Pictures on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Things are growing at the Wilson Street Urban Farm…imagine that, a farm with things growing.
You can check out the pictures by clicking here and keep yourself up to date with everything going on down on the farm.
Alive!

Deep Weiner Thought on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Andrew Breitbart may have been vindicated by Anthony Weiner, but let’s not forget that Breitbart remains a lying smear artist who has intentionally destroyed many more lives and livelihoods than Weiner could ever imagine.

Anthony Weiner: I Used To Respect Him on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

…but now it’s impossible to do so. I can be fairly certain I’m not the only person writing a piece on our newest disgraced, lying Congressman tonight. I’ve been wearing blinders ever since that train-wreck of a press conference this afternoon. I very much wanted to keep my opinion un-distilled because discussing this sort of [...]

Anthony Weiner Asplodes on Monday, June 6th, 2011

He shouldn’t have sexted, sure. He especially shouldn’t have lied about it. He shouldn’t have denied it for a solid week. He is such a strong progressive voice in the Congress, and is among the most vocal critics of Republicans and their policy. He may not have resigned, and he will stand for re-election next [...]

Chris Collins releases four-year financial plan on Monday, June 6th, 2011

Erie County Executive Chris Collins is out with a new four-year financial plan for the County. YNN’s Doug Sampson reports it’s a plan that could mean more layoffs for county workers, and budget issues for the library system.

Weinermobile Goes Into Reverse on Monday, June 6th, 2011

First off, here’s a little general advice for the male gender: nobody wants pictures of your junk.

Auto dealership, businesses vandalized on Monday, June 6th, 2011

Police say over the weekend, vandals slashed the tires of 38 cars and smashed the windows of three more in the parking lot of Valone Ford on Route 60. In total, they caused about $10,000 worth of damage.

Hit-and-run driver sentenced on Monday, June 6th, 2011

35-year-old Andrew Siwy will spend one year in a county correctional facility. Siwy pleaded guilty in February, admitting to leaving the scene of a personal injury auto accident. The accident left 44-year old Lynette Venezia with severe injuries.

Police identify nine-year-old drowning victim on Monday, June 6th, 2011

We now know the name of the Buffalo boy who drowned over the weekend in a pond on Squaw Island. Buffalo police have identified the victim as 9-year-old Joel Rama. YNN’s Ryan Burgess tells us if more can be done to prevent this incident from happening a…

If SUNY is New York’s Economic Engine on Monday, June 6th, 2011

If SUNY is New York’s Economic Engine, we are really screwed (but you knew that already, didn’t you). SUNY Chancellor Zimpher released her her $290,000 report on the SUNY Research Foundation today (A report was paid for with public funds, of course). The report is a dismal, scathing indictment of the problems that secrecy, arrogance, [...]

Lawmakers announce ethics reform deal on Monday, June 6th, 2011

A comprehensive ethics bill could be passed in the legislature and signed by the governor as early as next week. Capital Tonight’s Nick Reisman joined us now from the State Capitol with more.

Residents weigh-in on city redistricting plan on Monday, June 6th, 2011

Buffalo residents weighed-in on a plan to re-draw the city’s district lines Monday. The change needs to happen because of a population decline reflected by the U.S. Census. YNN’s Kaitlyn Lionti tells us more about the public hearing and what residents …

Kaleida and unions remain distant on contract on Monday, June 6th, 2011

Kaleida Health union leaders said Monday night the two sides remain far apart on the details of a new contract, and the union could take more drastic steps in the next few weeks – including the possibility of a strike.

Cardenas Turns Down Second Plea Deal Offer on Monday, June 6th, 2011

An Albion man accused of raping and killing his teenage sister-in-law appeared in Orleans County Court Monday afternoon. YNN’s Kate McGowan joins us from the courthouse with more.