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Dannemora Escape Accomplice Let Out On Parole
Dannemora Escape Accomplice Let Out On Parole
Dannemora Escape Accomplice Let Out On Parole
The infamous Joyce Mitchell, who helped two inmates and murderers escape from Clinton Correctional Facility, was released from prison. In one of the biggest news stories of the past decade, Joyce Mitchell- who was an employee of the prison- helped aid the inmates escape in a convoluted employee-gone-bad-love-affair type story...
Another Arrest at Crossgates, This Time for Stalking
Another Arrest at Crossgates, This Time for Stalking
Another Arrest at Crossgates, This Time for Stalking
Fights, a stabbing, and now stalking. Crossgates is yet again in the news after a man was arrested this past Wednesday.  Cbs 6 Albany posted about Jamel Jones, a 34 year old male, who was arrested for unlawful imprisonment and stalking...
New York Lawmakers to Look at Why People are Leaving
New York Lawmakers to Look at Why People are Leaving
New York Lawmakers to Look at Why People are Leaving
So people are leaving New York.  That's not news.  But, some lawmakers are now trying to figure out why. I almost did a survey to see what you would say, but instead I figured you could comment and let me know since I'm writing about this...
This is Really One of the Most Common Languages in New York?
This is Really One of the Most Common Languages in New York?
This is Really One of the Most Common Languages in New York?
English and Spanish aside, what do you think is the most common language in New York?  Well, it's definitely not one that I expected. Business Insider did an article about the most common languages in each state, excluding English and Spanish...
Some Local Supermarkets To Charge Extra for Paper Bags
Some Local Supermarkets To Charge Extra for Paper Bags
Some Local Supermarkets To Charge Extra for Paper Bags
Some local Supermarkets are going to start charging for paper bags. Initially I read about Price Chopper initiating the charge this Spring on News 10 abc, but it turns out it's not just them.  So starting this March, according to News 10 abc, Price Chopper is going to be charging an extra 5 cents per paper bag...
Lawmaker Wants to Double Tax on Beer in New York
Lawmaker Wants to Double Tax on Beer in New York
Lawmaker Wants to Double Tax on Beer in New York
One lawmaker out of New York City wants to double the tax on beer in New York State. I caught this posted by Channel 7 abc out of Buffalo, because a bill has already been written.  Harvey Epstein of the New York Assembly has sponsored Bill Number A8915 to double the tax on beer...
State Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Flavored Vap Products
State Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Flavored Vap Products
State Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Flavored Vap Products
Governor Cuomo overstepped his authority on this one. At least, according to a New York State Supreme Court that overturned his emergency ban on flavored vaping products.  The ruling was made just this past week to overturn Cuomo's ban on flavored vaping products...

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