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Fiscal relief for state governments dealing with substantial budget deficits is a critical component of President Obama's economic and financial recovery agenda
If something can't go on forever, it will stop.
Paterson's fantasy revenues may look good on paper but will never be realized given the burden these fees would mean for business owners who will struggle to afford them
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Harness racing group disciplines fraud defendant
...number 3 in the U.S. in terms of winnings, taking in $1.7 million and winning 12 races including the Messenger Stakes at the Yonkers Raceway.The U.S. harness racing association's move comes on the heels of a similar sanction by the Ontario Racing Commission."The... |more
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Big 10: Glenn grapplers retain grip on top spot
...pins, and Mike Bosco (160) knocked off previously undefeated Anthony Volpe, 2-1, in double overtime. On Saturday, they won the Yonkers (Sec. I) tournament with 11 champions, including Nick Meinsen, who earned a technical fall in the 130-pound final. Â Â Â... |more
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Lured by deals, shoppers treat themselves, too
NEW YORK (AP) â Maria Prieto couldn't resist. Shopping for Christmas presents at a Gap Kids recently, she thought about that 25-percent off coupon she had. Why let it go to waste?So the nurse from New Jersey did what industry analysts call |more
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Lattington's historic 'Hawk Hill' on market for $1.299 million
...was born in Switzerland and began his practice in New York in 1921, forming a partnership with William Treanor, a native of Yonkers. The firm’s largest body of work was in Long Island and Palm Beach, where they built estate homes for society patrons and business... |more
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FOR ART: See file photos of firefighters Palmer and Cain, as wella s lawyer Siegel/td
...at a Staten Island landfill they believe contains human remains."That is just a despicable statement," said James McCaffrey of Yonkers , whose brother-in-law Orio Palmer, 45, a firefighter from Valley Stream , died on Sept. 11, 2001, in Tower Two.McCaffrey... |more
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Paterson identifies additional $1.2 billion for state budget
...from $10 million to $5 million in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 fiscal years. * Restore $1.96 million in video lottery terminal aid for Yonkers so the full $19.6 million payment for city schools could be paid. * Reallocate a portion of proposed reductions to the... |more
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Atlantic City casinos revenue down 8.5 percent last month
...years of gambling and the city looks worse than it did in 1978. been on the boardwalk last summer? Terrible. Bethlehem, Philly and now Yonkers, the death knell for AC. (You may use HTML tags for style) You must sign in to post a comment. Don't have an account? We've... |more
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From the International Herald Tribune: 100, 75, 50 Years Ago
...during dinner on the night of the abduction, thereby disposing of witnesses who had placed her with a blanket in the lunchroom of the Yonkers terminal of the Alpine, N.J., ferry. She also declared that the maid, who later committed suicide, had been home between... |more
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Racino at Aqueduct Raceway could generate $6 billion from gamblers, experts say
...gaming parlors must give back at least 90% of their revenues to gamblers through winnings. The state's eight racinos, including Yonkers, average about 92%, said Lottery Division spokeswoman Jennifer Givner. The remaining portion - or net winnings - is largely... |more
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Students produce lively rendition of 'Lost in Yonkers'
...a superb bunch of actors and bringing his experience and expertise to the job of director, Trevor has surrounded the "Lost in Yonkers" cast with an equally stellar design team. Set designer Andrew McCarthy, a senior, has constructed the period perfect 1942... |more
