New York
This week, New York's highest court issued a surprising ruling about child pornography that spurred state lawmakers to action. YNN's Zack Fink has the details.
Updated 05/18/2012 08:13 PM
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US
Jurors in the John Edwards campaign finance trial won't deliver a verdict until Monday at the earliest. They asked the judge to re-examine a number of exhibits. Ed Scannell has more.
05/18/2012 06:04 PM
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New York
Lawmakers could make a change to this year's political calendar in order to avoid holding a primary on one of the most sensitive dates of the year. Our Nick Reisman explains.
05/17/2012 09:00 PM
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New York
Governor Cuomo continued his push for reforms of the state office for People with Developmental Disabilities Wednesday with a stop in Syracuse as the State Senate passed his plan overwhelmingly. But the bill appears to be stalled in the Assembly. Our Nick Reisman has details.
05/16/2012 09:00 PM
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Southern Tier
The allegations against Binghamton based senator Tom Libous could soon turn into an investigation. A state ethics commission has reportedly taken the first steps that could lead to a formal investigation. Our Nick Reisman has more on this developing story.
Updated 05/15/2012 10:07 PM
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New York
The Democrat-controlled State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to raise the state's minimum wage, but the bill faces a much tougher battle in the Republican-led Senate. As Zack Fink reports, it's unclear how hard the governor will push the issue ahead of the end of the legislative session next month.
Updated 05/15/2012 08:09 PM
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New York
Former State Senator Pedro Espada has been convicted on four charges related to stealing from his health care clinic in the Bronx. But a judge declared a mistrial on several other counts against the former senator, as well as all the counts against his son. YNN's Grace Rauh has more from Brooklyn.
Updated 05/14/2012 09:42 PM
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New York
The Assembly appears poised to pass a minimum wage increase later this week, but it remains unclear whether Governor Cuomo and Senate leaders will support the new bill. YNN's Nick Reisman has the latest on the battle to raise the minimum wage in New York State.
Updated 05/14/2012 09:00 PM
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New York
President Obama gave the commencement address at Barnard College in New York City on Monday. The president paid tribute to the women who raised him and called on the graduates to fight complacency as they enter the work force. YNN's Josh Robin has more.
Updated 05/14/2012 05:56 PM
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The 10th day of deliberations wrapped up for the jury in the corruption case of former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. Yet again, they could not reach a verdict. Our Grace Rauh has been covering the trial from the beginning and has the latest.
05/11/2012 07:34 PM
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