david paterson

During his state of the state address, Gov. Cuomo said he wants the state to contract more with firms owned by women and minorities.

Jobs

Cuomo calls for NYS to do more business with women and minorities

Ryan Morden

As part Governor Andrew Cuomo plan for what he calls “economic opportunity for all New Yorkers,” he’s calling for the state to do more business with women…

Broome County Executive Barbara Fiala (left) listens to Bob Williams of the Windsor-Colesville landowner's coalition at the county's press conference.

Energy

Drilling supporters ask Paterson to veto hydrofracking moratorium

Emma Jacobs

Broome County officials are urging Governor David Paterson not to sign a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing. The moratorium is allegedly symbolic, given…

The majority of electricity generated by Niagara River/ Falls hydropower is not allocated locally.

Energy

"They took our hydropower!"

Daniel Robison, WBFO

Hydropower is much cheaper than other forms of electricity. It’s mostly set aside for economic development. Businesses vie mightily for it. A Buffalo News…