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(AP) Among the bills agreed upon by the Senate and Assembly last night is the nation's first airline passenger's "bill of rights." The measure would require airlines to provide food, water, clean toilets and fresher air to passengers stuck on tarmacs more than three hours....more...Wills, lawyers and more: Tips for 20- and 30-somethings who want to get their estates in order (The Wichita Eagle)
Get married, buy a house and have a baby. These are life-changing events that often compel people to write their wills. An upcoming vacation is another big catalyst. Since my husband and I married in 2003, we have been meaning to put our financial and medical wishes in writing. We haven't done it. Meanwhile, we've bought a house and had a baby. Somewhere in there we also zip-lined through the ......more... Fast Feedback (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
The State Assembly has passed a measure that says the state should apologize for its role in slavery. The measure acknowledges that New York played a role in the slave trade. The Senate is now considering the bill....more... Fast Feedback (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
A new study finds food and beverage costs have risen nearly 4% in the last year. Experts are placing most of the blame on the higher of corn due to increased ethanol production. At the grocery store, the prices of eggs and even soda have gone up, along with beef....more... Fast Feedback (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
SYRACUSE STATE SENATOR JOHN DEFRANCISCO IS SPONSORING THE BILL IN ALBANY.IT'S PASSED THE SENATE ---AND THERE'S AN EVENT IN SYRACUSE THIS AFTERNOON...AIMED AT PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE ASSEMBLY TO ACT. Do you agree with this legislation?...more... Fast Feedback (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
Right now both the State Senate and the Assembly have passed versions legalizing medicinal marijuana. Members of both of houses are now trying to iron out their differences in the bills. Earlier this week, Governor Elliot Spitzer said he would consider signing the legislation....more... Fast Feedback (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
One of the best bargains in the country might be in our own backyard. Syracuse University is offering season tickets in each upper end zone for just $100. It's a unique deal aimed at improving attendance inside teh loude house....more... A highway to the sky (Methow Valley News)
The North Cascades Highway climbs to a hypnotic 5,477 feet above sea level at Washington Pass, joining the northern west and east sides of Washington state ? two sides of the same state that are as different as distant cousins....more... Fast Feedback (WSTM-TV NBC 3)
State Senator John Defrancisco has co-sponsored a bill to raise the fines for people illegally using handicap parking spaced. Under the new law, someone could get a $50 to $100 fine for the first offense. The bill has passed in the senate and has been forwarded on to the state assembly....more... |