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A New York archaeological team began work Friday on a state-owned campground at an 18th-century military site where a temporary ferry service is being considered to replace the closed Champlain Bridge, officials said.

As the H1N1 swine flu sweeps through the region, the shortage of vaccine becomes more obvious.

GOVERNOR PATERSON URGES NEW YORKERS TO TAKE PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO REDUCE SPREAD OF H1N1 FLU IN NEW YORK STATE As cases of H1N1 flu increase in New York State, Governor David A. Paterson today urged New Yorkers to stay home if sick, avoid going to a hospital emergency room unless flu symptoms are severe and follow additional preventive measures to ...

New York governor David Paterson, a longtime supporter of same-sex marriage, is putting his money where his mouth is - by placing a marriage equality bill on the state senate's November 10 agenda.

Ghouls and goblins are so over! It's time to move on to the very important task of coping with -- by snarking at - the wholesome delights of the family-intensive holiday season.

The Tea Party wing of the Republican Party had the perfect strategy for upstate New York's 23rd congressional district: 1. Support a candidate who doesn't live in the district - in this case, Conservative Douglas Hoffman.

Bill Owens pulled out an extraordinary victory in New Yorka s 23rd Congressional District against the extreme right wing of a Republican Party in disarray, making him the first Democrat to hold that seat since the Civil War.

From a New York political observer: The biggest defeat for RINOs in New York wasn't the pre-election collapse of Dede Scozzafava in the 23rd CD.

Remember that "I Love Lucy" episode when the always star-struck Lucy eats at Hollywood's Brown Derby and finds William Holden sitting in the next booth? Hilarity, of course, ensues, with Lucy making a fool of herself trying to get Holden's attention -- not the first fan to try interacting with a celebrity trying to have a quiet dinner at a ...

The Democratic governor of New York, David Paterson, has issued a proclamation calling for an extraordinary session of both houses of the New York State Legislature to tackle a handful of issues.

Authorities say a state transportation department employee has been struck and killed while directing traffic at a work zone in central New York.

In New York, "Leonardo Da Vinci's Workshop: Inventor + Artist + Dreamer," opens Nov.

Share + Nov 4, 2009 3:44 pm US/Eastern GALEN, N.Y. Authorities say a central New York man has been charged with trying to set fire to a car where his estranged wife sought refuge during a domestic dispute.

ALBANY -- Voters on Tuesday rejected some Democratic county leaders across New York in what appears to be widespread displeasure with the state's high taxes and an anti-incumbent movement, particularly in the suburbs.

Palestinians may have to abandon the goal of an independent state if Israel continues to expand Jewish settlements and the United States does not stop it, chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said on Wednesday.

The Swiss government on Wednesday suspended a deal to repair its damaged relations with Libya until two Swiss citizens held in the Arab country are allowed to return home.

Stephen Wiltshire was diagnosed as autistic at aged three, did not speak until five but as an adult sells his art for thousands of British pounds.

Share + Nov 3, 2009 3:00 pm US/Central NEW YORK 1 of 1 President Barack Obama speaks as New Jersey Gov.

Republican Chris Christie, a 47-year-old former federal prosecutor, became the first member of his party in a dozen years to win a statewide contest in heavily Democratic New Jersey.

Obama's political clout was on the line Tuesday as Virginia and New Jersey chose governors in contests that could serve as warning signs for Democrats about the public's mood heading into an important midterm election year.