Miami Herald - Fri Nov 27
A new New York law seeks to protect consumers by regulating "life settlements," in which the elderly sell their life insurance for far more than the value upon cancellation to get cash, often to stave off hard times.
New law curbs selling of life-insurance policiesPoughkeepsie Journal - Fri Nov 27
ALBANY - A new law seeks to protect consumers by regulating "life settlements," in which the elderly sell their life insurance for far more than the value upon cancellation to get cash, often to stave off hard times.
Some free rides for the holidaysTimes Union - Thu Nov 26
As we pass Thanksgiving and head fully into the holiday season, it's a sure bet that for plenty of people, cheer and beer will be one and the same in the coming weeks.
New York attempts to regulate 'life settlement' industryPress & Sun-Bulletin - Thu Nov 26
A new law seeks to protect consumers by regulating "life settlements," in which the elderly sell their life insurance for far more than the value upon cancellation to get cash, often to stave off hard times.
Bethlehem adopts farmland protection planNiskayuna Journal - Wed Nov 25
Town-level plan first of its kind in Albany County The Bethlehem Town Board voted unanimously to adopt an Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan on Tuesday, Nov.
County moves to save jobsTimes Union - Wed Nov 25
In what may be an early Christmas gift to county workers, lawmakers are proposing that most of those targeted for layoffs in the 2010 budget have their jobs restored, including 74 at the nursing home.
Governor asks lawmakers to let him cut deficitNiagara Gazette - Tue Nov 24
Gov. David Paterson on Tuesday asked the Legislature to provide him emergency power to close a $3.2 billion deficit in the face of inaction by the lawmakers.
Albany County exec disapproves of budget amendmentsNiskayuna Journal - Tue Nov 24
Albany County Executive Mike Breslin criticized proposed 2010 budget amendments by the Legislature stating they are 'irresponsible.' According to information from Breslin's office, the budget proposal creates a gap of more than $3 million, and a tax increase of close to 11 percent.
Boom in illegal drug useTimes Union - Tue Nov 24
America might be in the midst of a recession, but the Capital Region is experiencing a boom in the use and abuse of heroin, cocaine, illegal prescription drugs and high-potency marijuana, federal data shows.
Who was minding the man cave?Times Union - Tue Nov 24
A state cleaning-crew chief who pleaded guilty in the "man cave" case to defrauding the government also was accused of racial discrimination against black workers, according to a report by the Inspector General's Office.
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