Despite the recession and a state hiring freeze for agencies, the state Senate has added 161 new staff positions, given raises to employees and boosted payroll after last summer's leadership coup, state records show.
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Flood Watch for a portion of Western New York, including the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie County from Saturday morning through Sunday morning.
New language being added to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that's expected to pass the Senate next week will a rule requiring all copilots on regional passenger airlines to have at least 800 hours of training, including experience in adverse weather conditions such as icing.
The legislation, known as the PACT (Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking) Act, now goes on to President Obama. The House of Representatives passed its version of the bill last spring.
Cash strapped New York State's effort to put "cash based" businesses under microscope of tax auditors may not add up well for small restaurant and bar owners.
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