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November 18, 2008
State workers join budget-cutting foes, Syracuse Post-Standard
SUNY Orange president gets big raise, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Port Jervis schools to privatize bus system, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Ex-Manager Charged in L.I.R.R. Disability Probe, New York Times
Veteran LIRR official arrested in pension scandal, Newsday
Mount Vernon mayor wants to undo sister's raise, Journal News
Mount Vernon: Firefighters' criminal records not city's to release, Journal News
Mayor halts 'ghost' tickets, Albany Times Union
Westchester's Kriss to get $70G for unused time, Journal News
November 17, 2008
Hospital paid top executives $8.5M in 2007, Journal News
Local lawmakers: Prison cuts difficult but necessary, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
Mayor appointed to state post, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
Essex County gives raises in new contract, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
Mike the Knife cuts own staff, New York Post
Gap in city overtime budgets, Oneonta Daily Star
It's wrong to blast union release time, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
3 women win $1M in Nassau sex harassment lawsuit/, Newsday
Roger Toussaint's 'Word', New York Post
Report blasts public contract secrecy, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Running school district a job to rival pay for the governor, new website reveals, Hornell Evening Tribune
Op-ed column: Contracts should be made public for the taxpayer before they are finally ratified, SchnenectadyDaily Gazette
MTA office bloat, New York Post
Indicted council aide keeps plate perk, New York Post
Union blasts state over Tryon cuts, Gloversville Leader-Herald
Union quits panel studying juvenile justice, SchnenectadyDaily Gazette
Insurers Detail Rail Workers’ Path to Disability Pay, New York Times
Free ride from tickets, Albany Times Union
Teachers Win Bonuses at High-Need Schools, New York Times
Principals and their assistants reap rewards, Staten Island Advance
School food workers slated to get 10% raise, Buffalo News
DA asks board not to cut secretary’s stipends, Gloversville Leader-Herald
Village of Florida DPW approves first union contract, Middletown Times Herald-Record
SF board eliminates dispatch positions, Finger Lake Times
Proposed Mount Vernon budget would raise taxes over 13 percent, Journal News
November 14, 2008
Giving and taking, Journal News
Mayor won't ask unions for concessions, Kingston Daily Freeman
Yorktown highway superintendent declines $25G raise, Journal News
Yonkers unions fear city layoffs, Journal News
Steinhaus aims to cut 43.5 jobs, add 10, Poughkeepsie Journal
Troy BOE adopts teacher contract, Troy Record
Amid budget talks in Peekskill, concerns grow over layoff rumors, Journal News
Asharoken sued over health benefits plan, Newsday
Town budget cuts include eliminating post, Poughkeepsie Journal
Judge Supports Soldier With Police Record Seeking to Join Force, New York Times
Former soldier cleared to be NYPD, New York Daily News
Town seeks workers comp insurer, Finger Lake Times
4 months after hiring, Harriman top cop fired, Middletown Times Herald-Record
November 13, 2008
'The well has run dry', Albany Times Union
Schools, health care face state cuts, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Former governors have had to resort to cuts, Newsday
Truth-telling in Albany, Journal News
Gov. Paterson must put onus on labor unions for budget cuts, New York Daily News
Gov's brave talk, New York Post
Mayor: Budget shortfall could spell 200-300 layoffs, Journal News
Nurses, Sullivan County reach tentative contract, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Kriss' exit date will affect pension, Journal News
November 12, 2008
Sharing the pain in $2B cuts, Albany Times Union
Unions must be part of shared sacrifice in New York, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Municipal job cuts beat pay cuts: Mike, New York Post
Steinhaus budget meets resistance in Dutchess Legislature, Kingston Daily Freeman
Social Service workers seek pay upgrades, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Our view: Residency law must be enforced, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Suit against school to end, Albany Times Union
Kriss to get bill for gadgets, software, Journal News
November 11, 2008
Paterson gets cold reception in Albany on belt-tightening ideas, Buffalo News
NY public worker unions oppose reopening contracts, Newsday
Idea of Cuts to Health Care and Education Causes a Stir, New York Times
State jobs for veterans, but not enough, Albany Times Union
Budget Analyst: Bloomberg Cuts Are Fine, Now He Needs to Take on Public Employees, PolitickerNY.com
Unions fight gov's 'cutting' remark$, New York Post
Judge Restores Transit Union Dues Deduction, New York Times
City Council Takes A Hard Look At Overtime, Jamestown Post-Journal
Greene tax levy hike hinges on health plan, Kingston Daily Freeman
Budget draft calls for 30% tax levy hike, SchnenectadyDaily Gazette
Swift pact OK by firefighters is doubtful, Buffalo News
Fire Department study to be aired, Buffalo News
Westchester aide Kriss resigns amid criminal charges, Journal News
Watching the public's purse, Journal News
Needing State Money, New York Mayors Get Their Own Joe, PolitickerNY.com
Ex-Niagara Falls mayor answers corruption charge, Associated Press
Falls worker admits harassment in bias case, Buffalo News
Cops suing city for pay, New York Post
Six Court Officers Suspended for Drinking, New York Times
FLCC president getting raise, Finger Lake Times
Superintendent survey on Brighton district Web site, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Utica schools chief candidate meets public, Utica Observer-Dispatch
November 10, 2008
Paterson Says Schools and Medicaid Face Cuts, New York Times
N.Y. salary secrets seen as costly, Elmira Star-Gazette
Transit Union Leader Vows No More Strikes, New York Times
At 11th hour, Troy BOE delays contract agreement, Troy Record
Teachers get 5-year contract, Kingston Daily Freeman
Firefighters push for cash for 4 positions, Poughkeepsie Journal
Wayne supervisors to vote on pay raise, Finger Lake Times
Mayor refines offer to firefighters, Buffalo News
Park officials further question thousands of free passes, Newsday
School attorney: Watson ignored advice on Arrington, Poughkeepsie Journal
Comptroller: Westport clerk stole money, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
November 07, 2008
L.I.R.R. Retirees' Free Golf Not Justified, State Says, New York Times
Prison guards face job cuts, Syracuse Post-Standard
Albany comptroller Tom Nitido takes state job, Albany Times Union
Former employee sues Town of Tuxedo, Middletown Times Herald-Record
November 06, 2008
Disabled veterans plan passes by 800,000, Finger Lake Times
Factors add up in defeat of firefighters contract, Buffalo News
Bloomberg shifts gears, plans 3,000 cuts to cope with budget tsunami, New York Daily News
Director Accuses Police Complaint Board of Bias, New York Times
Aide's claim to cost Erie County $155,000, Buffalo News
Sullivan reaches tentative pact, Middletown Times Herald-Record
November 05, 2008
City Budget to Propose More Taxes and Fewer Jobs, New York Times
NYC budget woes hit police, fire, health services, Newsday
Walden might drop benefits for trustees, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Residency referendum OK'd in Utica, Utica Observer-Dispatch
November 04, 2008
Mayor Bloomberg gives District Council 37 raise, warns of layoff, New York Daily News
DC37 gets 4 percent hikes in deal with city, New York Post
City and Municipal Union Reach 2-Year Deal, New York Times
State agencies come up with $844M in savings, Gannett News Service
Governor zips up the pocketbook, Albany Times Union
"Release time'' deals rip off the taxpayer, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Sergeant at Attica goes to court over fairness of lieutenant's exam, Buffalo News
CSEA workers ratify contract with 3% to 4% pay increases, Journal News
City worker charged with records tampering, Oswego Palladium-Times
Troy cop faces possible disciplinary charges, Troy Record
November 03, 2008
Corrections officers get 10% raise over two years, Crain's New York Business
Plans for municipal layoffs being set, New York Post
Taxpayers pay for some area public employees to do union work, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Municipal employees paid to do union work, Syracuse Post-Standard
Lowest-paid Albany workers may get raises, Albany Times Union
City inks deal with union for 8% increase, New York Daily News
Ryan's veto of police-force cuts likely to stand, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Steinhaus plan: 9 layoffs, higher bus fares, cutting sheriff's budget by $1.8 million, Poughkeepsie Journal
City pensions' $1 B long-shot gamble, New York Post
Hyde Park homeowners face 6.9% tax hike,
Averill Park school head calls for spending freeze, Troy Record
Budget mess means some winter reductions at parks, Associated Press
Lawmakers OK raise for county executive, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Tentative Florida budget includes pay raises, Daily Gazette
October 31, 2008
Court upholds Broome stance on repayment of unused sick pay, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Steinhaus: County to shrink work force, Poughkeepsie Journal
Albany police union protest suspect's bail, Albany Times Union
It's not easy to spend less and cut jobs, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Officials: N.Y. Mills police contract fair, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Mamakating budget includes 20% tax hike, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Wyandanch schools face bigger deficit, more cuts, Newsday
Utica firefighter files notice of claim against chief, councilwoman, Utica Observer-Dispatch
October 30, 2008
Insurance Dept. Enters L.I.R.R. Inquiry, New York Times
Don't forget those propositions on Nov. 4, Finger Lake Times
The four-day school week: A fuel's paradise?, NYS School Boards Association
CUNY gives top brass $55k raise, New York Post
City institutes purchasing, hiring freeze, Ithaca Journal
Police group defends county spending on overtime, Journal News
Tapping city savings would be 'cowardly,' alderman says, Kingston Daily Freeman
October 29, 2008
Pension blues, too, NY Fiscal Watch
State pension fund takes hit on Wall St., Buffalo News
Retirement fund for NY state workers loses 20 pct., Newsday
New York state pension fund loses $30 billion, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Big meltdown in N.Y. pension funds, New York Daily News
DiNapoli estimates impact of credit crisis on pension fund, Press Release
Suffolk police labor officials under investigation, Newsday
Warwick school plan has heavy cost, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Department of Education spends $5M a year on couriers, New York Daily News
Fewer cops not a problem, chief says, Albany Times Union
Board passes salary raise for supervisor, Buffalo News
Seneca board voting on health coverage, Finger Lake Times
Cortlandt proposed budget freezes hiring, raises taxes 2.8%, Journal News
Voters to decide on retirement plan for Valhalla Ambulance Corps volunteers, Journal News
October 28, 2008
State's hiring freeze melts away, Buffalo News
Loophole lets private lawyers qualify for state pensions, Newsday
Furious lawmakers seek to close state pension loophole, Newsday
Ballot proposal would aid veterans seeking civil service jobs, Middletown Times Herald-Record
NY comptroller: physicians inflate insurance costs, Newsday
State alleges $13.8M in overbilling, Albany Times Union
Audit: offices filed for costs that were waived, Gannett News Service
Easy ticket to ride the gravy train, New York Post
LIRR chief suspends employee over pension advice, Newsday
Cuomo blames LIRR management for disability abuses, Newsday
Officials: $4.5M cut from salaries, overtime, Journal News
October 27, 2008
Retirement fund for state's teachers drops by $7 billion, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Disabled vet issue to be on Nov. 4 ballot, Buffalo News
Doctors and Advisers Eased Path for L.I.R.R. Disability Claims, New York Times
Getting jobs amid red ink, Albany Times Union
Buffalo schools, teachers unlikely to reach accord on health insurance, Buffalo News
Political buttons OK for teachers in Hudson Valley, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Mortgage revenue loss freezes salaries in LaGrange, Poughkeepsie Journal
DA offers a plea deal to ex-chief, Albany Times Union
Westchester's overtime bill hits $32M, Journal News
Tuition a perk for some county employees, Journal News
School breach left personnel files exposed, Albany Times Union
Western New York youth center staffed at $1.7M cost, but no kids, Gannett News Service
Mamaroneck mayor's traffic tickets featured on MSNBC show, Journal News
Schools defend retirement accounts,
October 24, 2008
State's highest court backs BTF on health insurance, Buffalo News
5 school districts lock away $2.6 million in retiree fund, Poughkeepsie Journal
Mediator assigned for fire talks, Olean Times-Herald
Mamaroneck village mayor cited commissioner role when ticketed, Journal News
City school board fires money manager, Poughkeepsie Journal
Lawyer, witness joust over Watson pay raise, Poughkeepsie Journal
Guest view: Pay increases for some Oneida County workers are well deserved, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Nassau to pay $450,000 in police officers' age bias suit, Newsday
Hatch Act not a new issue, Corning Leader
Employees' earnings upped 3 percent for 2008, Olean Times-Herald
Former DPW official gets five years in prison in $1.25 million carting scam, Journal News
October 23, 2008
Increase in health care benefits backed, Buffalo News
Trustee: Misappropriation can't be prosecuted, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Wayne supervisors OK loans to health trust, Finger Lake Times
Railroad retirement board official knocks Cuomo probe, Newsday
School board gives Pickus $5,000 raise, Gloversville Leader-Herald
Judges from state's 6th District to fill gap created by Sherman's conflict, Ithaca Journal
More Suffolk sheriff deputies sought for highway patrol, Newsday
New Hartford appoints highway chief, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Ordway quits post due to Hatch Act, Hornell Evening Tribune
Pleasantville cop faces disciplinary charges beyond criticizing prosecutors, Journal News
Cops suspended, New York Post
October 22, 2008
Union leaders meet with governor, Albany Times Union
Audit: $407 Million in Taxpayer Money Stranded in School Reserve Funds Statewide, NYS Comptroller press release
N.Y. comptroller: School districts put too much money in reserves, Gannett News Service
NY comptroller, schools at odds over reserve cash, Middletown Times Herald-Record
DiNapoli wants schools to use reserves for tax relief, Newsday
Millions locked in school accounts, Oneonta Daily Star
Member: Vote on rail worker disability reform not unanimous, Newsday
JC considers audit after finding retro-pay mistakes, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Pleasantville docks pay of cop who criticized D.A.'s Office, Journal News
A Brooklyn Librarian Is Fined for Promoting His Daughter's Book, New York Times
October 21, 2008
LIRR pension con derailed, New York Post
Railroad Retiree Board Vows Oversight of L.I.R.R., New York Times
Railroad retirement board agrees to disability reforms, Newsday
Our view: Oneida Co. leaders must trim raises, Utica Observer-Dispatch
City, AFSCME Reach Agreement, Jamestown Post-Journal
OFA school nurses want recognition in contract talks stalled for 3 years, Watertown Daily Times
County cool toward sheriff's request for $2.8M, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
LaBella: Next police chief will come from within department, Utica Observer-Dispatch
October 20, 2008
NYPD bans cops from expressing political preferences, Albany Times Union
Rage at Gov's force of a different color, New York Post
Ryan's police cut veto faces override, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
School workers' contract for seven years approved, Buffalo News
School clerk draws $137,000 salary, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Mix-up hid LIRR scam, New York Post
Greece schools implement anonymous 'ethics hotline', Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Editorial: Mills taxpayers should see report, Utica Observer-Dispatch
NYPD eyes ad whizzes for $40 m recruit push, New York Post
Seneca undersheriff questions his firing by sheriff, Ithaca Journal
Mahopac board seeks input on new schools chief, Journal News
NYPD testing dispute redefines drug 'stache, New York Post
New superintendent takes hands-on approach to teacher tenure, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Pay soars for many Oneida County workers, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Proposed County Raises, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Highway super may face prison time, Troy Record
Judge Says No to Teachers' Campaign Buttons, but Yes to Certain Politicking, New York Times
NY Judge Says 'No' to Teacher Campaign Buttons, Associated Press
LIRR pension agency failed to act years ago, Cuomo says, Newsday
Rail transit unions reject need to tighten disability, Newsday
In Letter, Rail Unions Defend Disability Plan, New York Times
Connolly gets maximum: Former sheriff sentenced to two years behind bars, Finger Lake Times
Ex-Seneca sheriff gets two-year jail sentence, Cananadaigua Daily Messenger
Town official guilty in cover-up, Albany Times Union
MOSA officials accused of harassment, Schenectady Daily Gazette
October 17, 2008
W. Genny retirement gift: $39K, Syracuse Post-Standard
Attorney settles in Troy case, Saratogian
2nd Disability Exam Advised for L.I.R.R. Workers, New York Times
Deadlines near for Rockland buyouts, budget plan, Journal News
N.Y. Mills police, village OK new contract, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Ramapo Police Commission puts off modified schedules for officers, Journal News
Despite felony, Army vet fights to be a cop, New York Daily News
Staffing among firefighter issues, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Job cuts proposed in 'austerity budget', Poughkeepsie Journal
Cut in overtime funds a concern, Saratogian
October 16, 2008
Firefighters in contract accord, New York Times
No money train for transit worker deal, New York Daily News
Cuts put strain on park police, Newsday
Peace officer forum held at HCCC, Herkimer Telegram
Board approves five-year contract with food service workers’ union, Buffalo News
New contract approved with NCCC union, Buffalo News
Monroe-Woodbury contract opponents get public scolding, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Common Council approves new police contract, Hornell Evening Tribune
Ken-Ton board OKs 5-year contract for school superintendent, Buffalo News
Raises at top approved, Buffalo News
Madison County puts 14 new jobs on hold, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Oneida Co. employee could receive 19% raise, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Falls schools: District attorney awaits hearing for pension fraud issue, Niagara Gazette
Peris to return as interim Brighton schools chief, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Gates Chili names veteran educator Richard Mace Sr. interim superintendent, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Villages take step to join fire units, Syracuse Post-Standard
'09 budget squeezing out new jobs, Syracuse Post-Standard
Stephentown roads chief denies charges, Albany Times Union
Vet with conviction barred from becoming NYC cop, Newsday
Police chief search: Mayor is right to seek public comment, Ithaca Journal
Fired Eastchester employee sues town for his job, Journal News
October 15, 2008
O poster expelled at city HS, New York Post
New School Pension Fraud Bill Is Signed, Newsday
Lawmakers question proposed raises for social services workers, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Watertown Town Council pay increasing, Watertown Daily Times
October 14, 2008
New York State pension contributions for new hires must be reinstated, New York Daily News
CSEA and Otsego at standstill, Oneonta Daily Star
School's staff gets pay raises, Schenectady Daily Gazette
How financial crisis 'scares' service union workers, Syracuse Post-Standard
Sheriff's union files contract grievance, Finger Lake Times
School district's salary increases stirring debate, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Suffolk PBA upset with sheriff has members switch parties, Newsday
6 new conduct charges filed on schools official, Poughkeepsie Journal
Watertown school board OKs pay increases for staff, Watertown Daily Times
No politics allowed?, Watertown Daily Times
Landmark state pension reform bill signed into law, Newsday
Paterson signs pension reform bill, Albany Times Union
Teachers Sue Over Right to Politic, New York Times
NY Teachers Union Sues Over Ban on Political Pins, Reuters
New York Teachers Sue Over Ban on Campaign Buttons, Associated Press
Some LIRR retirees could lose disability pensions, Newsday
Lawmakers Seek Oversight of Railroad Retirees, New York Times
Disabling LIRR $cam, New York Post
Nassau agency cited for car mileage, overtime abuse, Newsday
October 10, 2008
5-day week upsets officers, Albany Times Union
Hornell police contract OK'd by public safety board, Hornell Evening Tribune
State of denial, Journal News
Lawmakers seek swift probe of LIRR disability payouts, Newsday
Budget squeeze affects county personnel, Schenectady Daily Gazette
Overtime money outlays mount at county jail, Poughkeepsie Journal
Diversity must be focus of police recruitment, Poughkeepsie Journal
Rochester fires worker, suspends 3 in demolition contract inquiry, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
CSD cost hobbles Rochester, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
New Dutchess County Legislature labor relations committee, Poughkeepsie Journal
Schools stiff parent councils to trim fat in budget, New York Post
October 09, 2008
End the double-dip, Newsday
State strips four attorneys of pensions, pension credits, Newsday
Subpoenas for Insurers of Workers at L.I.R.R., New York Times
Source: Subpoenas issued for docs who saw LIRR workers, Newsday
5 doctors subpoenaed in LIRR probe, New York Daily News
4-day workweek touted as energy-saving idea, Poughkeepsie Journal
JC scrambles for funding to cover pay for firefighters, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Nassau County: Court: Jail officers are owed back pay, Newsday
Guardsman say service led to harassment, Albany Times Union
Canandaigua seeks attorney general's opinion on who can fire lawyer, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Bias claims against Hempstead Town employee rejected, Newsday
Spano's security squad costs $100G above estimate, Journal News
October 08, 2008
Paterson won't rule out layoffs, Poughkeepsie Journal
Paterson sets deficit talks with NY union heads, Newsday
Gold-plated pensions, New York Post
Paulin proposes less generous pensions to help the state weather the economic slump, Journal News
'Double-dipper' pension reform bill to Paterson, Newsday
Retirees may be abusing insurance, LIRR says, New York Times
RR probe's new targets, New York Post
Falls schools: Audit slams Falls schools, Niagara Gazette
JC faces shortfall for firefighters' pay, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
School district offers apology, Albany Times Union
Free health insurance cut, Finger Lake Times
Nassau: Texting ban, police contract approved, Newsday
Picente names 9 who wrongly got OT pay, Utica Observer-Dispatch
October 07, 2008
Unions Warn of a Fight if Pensions Are Trimmed, New York Times
Revisit pension benefits, Buffalo News
Lawyers settle pension probe, Albany Times Union
Lawyers repay $300K for pension benefits, Schenectady Daily Gazette
Doc eyed in LIRR retire scam, New York Post
Silver Firemen 'Admonished', Observer
HMO OK'd in city for 4 unions, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
Union Blasts Lawmakers Over Paid Negotiator, WWNY TV 7
County hires lawyer to negotiate pact, Watertown Daily Times
Gilligan’s pension details not made public, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Board accepts Frankland’s retirement, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Troy teachers to vote on contract, Albany Times Union
School workers charge Yonkers with retaliation in federal lawsuit, Journal News
October 06, 2008
Ex-fed eyed in LIRR gravy-train scam, New York Post
LIRR needs a switch, Newsday
DOCS to cut $81.6 mil., 200 positions, Legislative Gazette
Supporters of suspended cop to protest at Pleasantville meeting, Journal News
Ten highest-paid on public payroll earn $1.9M, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Top-paid public employees 2007, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Salary, school district size disconnected when it comes to superintendents' pay, Middletown Times Herald-Record
No logic to town supervisors' salaries, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Changes in teacher pay on the horizon, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Debunking the myths about public pay, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Carmel officials say cell phone bills are private; FOI experts disagree, Journal News
County cell saw personal, political use, Journal News
Some Tryon staffers get orders of protection, Schenectady Daily Gazette
SUNY Upstate freezes hiring and cuts spending, Syracuse Post-Standard
School district, employee dispute decided, Utica Observer-Dispatch
October 03, 2008
Exclusive-- Staff turns to court for shield, Albany Times Union
LIRR boss: Change disability benefits system, Newsday
Disability mess spurs LIRR to run ethics class, New York Daily News
LIRR president calls for benefits reform, Newsday
LIRR sics watchdog on fraud, New York Post
LIRR's largest unions have donated thousands to LI politicians, Newsday
Voting on LIRR contracts, Newsday
Teachers: we won't 'button down' in schools, New York Post
500M spent but Education Dept. still fielding bids on bus GPS systems, New York Daily News
October 02, 2008
Teachers to Be Measured Based on Students' Standardized Test Scores, New York Times
Teachers get hit on the button, New York Post
4 NYPD officers with HIV get disability pensions, Newsday
5-year Akron pact has 20% raise, Buffalo News
Firefighter union won't sign HMO change now, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
Renzi got improper retirement credits, Watertown Daily Times
EDITORIAL: With both sides suspicious, compromise critical in city-firefighter negotiations, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
Board to pursue firing of official, Poughkeepsie Journal
Two Putnam legislators rescind support for employee raises, citing national financial crisis, Journal News
EMPAC sparks new round be between fire union, RPI, Troy Record
Spa City public safety chief wary of budget cut impact, Albany Times Union
Middaugh's secretary must repay OT, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Attorney sues state, county to get pension restored, Newsday
Levy lashes out at union, lawmakers over budget, Newsday
How good principals make a difference, New York Post
October 01, 2008
Some see inconvenience with teacher training plan while others see benefits, Hornell Evening Tribune
City residency rules revisited, New York Daily News
City gives initial OK to new police contract, Hornell Evening Tribune
Counties face budget crunch, Oneonta Daily Star
Rome plans hiring, wage freeze, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Vestal board considering cuts to 2009 budget, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Onondaga County to explore salary hikes, Syracuse Post-Standard
Dissolving village could raise taxes for town residents, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Ex-school official to repay $8,000, Elmira Star-Gazette
N.Y. Mills chief retires during probe, Utica Observer-Dispatch
September 30, 2008
Wall St. plunge hurting the state, Gannett News Service
Comptroller: Wall Street crisis may cost NY 40,000 jobs, $3.5B, Associated Press
Seasonal workers' schedules cut at parks, Watertown Daily Times
State moves toward 4-day week, Albany Times Union
SUNY faces new round of cuts, Gannett News Service
New policy sought in Albany after report on Silver's travel, New York Sun
Sheldon Silver's latest shell game, New York Daily News
Solons busy outside office, new income report shows, New York Sun
205 in N. Rockland schools earn $100G+, Journal News
Ethics law proposal shot down by panel, Watertown Daily Times
Council, unhappy with budget, passes it anyway, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
SUNY bracing for tough cuts to deal with reduction in state aid, Buffalo News
Court-sharing panel mulling state report, Watertown Daily Times
Former SUNY Potsdam President Up For Top NCCC Job, WWNY TV 7
Greece schools chief gets 3% raise, hike in health cost, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Oswego superintendent search draws two men, Syracuse Post-Standard
Under fire, Cicero assessor resigns, Syracuse Post-Standard
ER village officials to begin selection of new police chief,
Ex-NYPD captain slapped with conflict-of-interest rap, New York Daily News
Highway supervisors sue Colonie, Albany Times Union
Court upholds sex count in teacher’s case, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
The Arc of the Sun, New York Sun
Losing money, New York Sun is to shut down, New York Times
September 29, 2008
Police chiefs share in big retirement benefits, Buffalo News
NY goes from bad to wor$e, New York Post
Silver racks up air miles at taxpayers' expense, New York Sun
'Double fault' hubby, New York Post
Municipalities rethink plans as revenues drop, Poughkeepsie Journal
Editorial: Scrutinize Oneida Co. overtime pay, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Thousands of pages of documents in Mount Vernon corruption case, Journal News
Fired Putnam highway worker files lawsuit, Journal News
Rangle un-moved, New York Post
He Cadil-lacks good judgment, New York Post
Advisers tell JC it's $43.68M in debt, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Highway payrolls uneven, Albany Times Union
Yonkers officials say car, fuel records back to 2003 exist, Journal News
Reject the city manager idea, Buffalo News
6 Months Later, Spitzer Is Contrite, Yes, but Sometimes Still Angry, New York Times
Levy administration questions ex-deputy's union work, Newsday
Clay supervisor to quit Oct. 13 to take county job, Syracuse Post-Standard
Lawmaker disciplined after finding, Albany Times Union
Sam Hoyt, New York state Assemblyman from Buffalo, hand-slapped over sex with intern, New York Daily News
Shel blasts pol's 'affair of state" with intern, New York Post
Panel: Kriss must pay $2,500 for purchases, Journal News
Unatego interim offered job, Oneonta Daily Star
September 26, 2008
Comptroller announces reforms to pension system, Poughkeepsie Journal
New unit to probe abuse, Albany Times Union
State comptroller takes aim at pension cheats, Newsday
Pension reforms, Newsday
New York plans to cut 200 prison jobs through attrition, Poughkeepsie Journal
Paterson says more cuts needed, Elmira Star-Gazette
Many LIRR retirees' claims cite same illnesses, Newsday
New subpoenas from Cuomo on L.I.R.R. disability cases, New York Times
AG probing whether LIRR benefits went off track, New York Daily News
NY Corrections to cut spending, no layoffs, Associated Press
Budget bind turns spotlight on reserve teacher policy, New York Times
Union, City Dig In Heels Over Fate of Reserve Teachers, New York Sun
Former Schenectady police chief indicted, Schenectady Daily Gazette
Schools learn the wrong lesson, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Monticello loses when trustees tangle, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Ex-Levy deputy Sabatino to work for Suffolk union, Newsday
Cattaraugus-Little Valley Names New Superintendent, Syracuse Post-Standard
School Board names Peterson superintendent, Buffalo News
City, unions reach deal on health insurance, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
Members of New York police union OK new contract, Associated Press
Scrutinize all new hiring, Gloversville Leader-Herald
Peter Martin resigns supervisor seat in Brighton, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
In Kingston, not all overtime is created equal, Kingston Daily Freeman
County settles workers’ compensation claim, Buffalo News
Search for OCSD leader continues, Oswego Palladium-Times
Spa City DPW clerk arrested, Albany Times Union
September 25, 2008
Pension probes eye docs, New York Post
MTA chief calls for pension reforms for rail workers, Newsday
Ethics panel quizzes Hoyt in private on affair with intern, Buffalo News
Ethics panel hears legislator, Associated Press
Ball calls for quick decision in possible ethics probe, Journal News
OCC president up for $37,000 bonus, Syracuse Post-Standard
Municipalities, schools brace for less aid, Journal News
New Utica teachers' contract: Cost of retirees benefits unknown, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Former police chief expected to surrender in drug probe, Albany Times Union
Monticello meeting for contract vote is cut short, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Bloomberg: Job cuts not imminent amid financial turmoil, Newsday
City, police nearing labor agreement, Hornell Evening-Tribune
Warwick sues ex-school chief, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Fewer blacks, more whites are hired as city teachers, New York Sun
Hev pal heads school ethics, New York Post
Council bill would urge days off for two Muslim holidays, New York Sun
Sullivan County to offer early retirement, Middletown Times Herald-Record
Mayor defends giving job to alderman's son, Kingston Daily Freeman
City requests deposition of chief be denied, Gloversville Leader-Herald
Ex-substitute teacher who hid conviction arraigned, Buffalo News
September 24, 2008
Agents raid office in L.I.R.R. disability inquiry, New York Times
LIRR knew retirees were getting disability payments, New York Daily News
Raid on LIRR-Worker 'Gravy Train" agency, New York Post
Agents raid Westbury railroad retirement board office, Newsday
A slushy freeze, Albany Times Union
Power Authority to be run by veteran of L.I. utility, New York Times
Kessel named to head New York Power Authority, em>Newsday
Web site allows taxpayers to view government spending, Poughkeepsie Journal
'Open Book' on costs, Albany Times Union
Financial data for 3,100 agencies on comptroller's site, Newsday
State Web site lets you track your tax dollars at work, Syracuse Post-Standard
Local government data added to Web site, Watertown Daily Times
New York City Wants Cuts by Agencies Across Board, New York Times
NYC mayor orders more cuts: $500M now, $1B later, Associated Press
Bonuses given at schools that failed, New York Times
Utica Board of Education approves teachers' contract, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Monroe, Onondaga and Erie county leaders seek state mandate reforms, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
County to decide on hiring freeze, Gloversville Leader-Herald
City leaders should scale back on travel expenditures, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
New York state budget cuts hurting troopers, Middletown Times Herald-Record
N. Y. counties' officials tackle problems, Buffalo News
Port Chester's new $195G manager may get an SUV, too, Journal News
Putnam Legislature gives raises to 6 in 2009 budget, boosts library funding, Journal News
County attorney says sheriff's secretary might have to pay back overtime, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Wells district appoints superintendent, Gloversville Leader-Herald
Carthage Central has no new school superintendent in sight, Watertown Daily Times
Police chief's fate is again delayed, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Southeast highway boss to repay $1,000, Journal News
Ex-city lawyer sues city of Rome, mayor, Utica Observer-Dispatch
September 23, 2008
L.I.R.R. data subpoenaed by the state, New York Times
Sources: Secret probe eyeing LIRR disability abuse, Newsday
Cuomo's office seeking railroad disability benefit records, Associated Press
What hiring freeze? Big state payday for ex-Queens assemblyman, New York Daily News
Another Assemblyman was paid by hospital, New York Sun
New websites give public access to district budgets, supt contracts, New York State School Boards Association
Board still won't release teachers' contract, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Nail deadbeats among federal employees, Gannett News Service
Suozzi eyes BOCES to save tax dollars, Newsday
Hard to justify, Kingston Daily Freeman
Editorial: Decision on State Police dispatch hurts region, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
Steinhaus lifts freeze on some correction jobs, Poughkeepsie Journal
Chief says cuts will gut force, Watertown Daily Times
Editorial: Consolidate Whitestown fire, police, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Wyandanch suspends embattled superintendent, Newsday
Victor supervisor post to remain vacant, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Safety suffers when highway patrol officers replaced, Newsday
Nassau County: Ex-cop gets 5 years for selling seized guns, Newsday
Ex-employee files whistleblower suit against Greece school district, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Dinolfo aide suspended for Web postings, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
5th Yonkers teacher files age-discrimination lawsuit against Emerson principal, Journal News
Unemployment for Horan, Hunt denied, Hornell Evening Tribune
Former Walden officer suing village police chief, Middletown Times Herald-Record
September 22, 2008
A disability epidemic among a railroad’s retirees, New York Times
Paterson seeks study of benefits at L.I.R.R., New York Times
State launches probe into LIRR disability payments, Newsday
Report: Many retired LIRR employees get disability, Associated Press
Guv mulls Mass.ive new cuts, New York Post
Open closed doors of Albany for ethics reform, Newsday
How about, ah, ethics?, Albany Times Union
Kaye's judgeship nears end, Gannett News Service
A long, strange trip ends, Albany Times Union
NYC pension funds lose on Lehman, AIG, New York Sun
City teacher pay practice comes in for fresh criticism, New York Times
'Reserve' teachers cost $74M - study, New York Daily News
Report: absent teacher reserve draining city of $74M in 2008, New York Sun
Suffolk police union official: I was offered 'bribe', Newsday
Gloversville mayor says police chief ignored order, Schenectady Daily Gazette
N. Hartford schools chief expands role in community, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Editorial: Sheriff owes explanation on overtime, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Judge sides with teachers in retirement system suit, Albany Times Union
Ethics chief under scrutiny, Albany Times Union
Broome racks up $10K a day in OT, Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Probation officers get retroactive raises, Buffalo News
Levy's move raises sheriff's profile, Newsday
Supervisors look at deputy rules, Finger Lake Times
Rochester's travel budget shrinks, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
New Schenectady police chief's roots run deep, Schenectady Daily Gazette
Former Pelham Manor employee alleges sexual harassment on job, Journal News
State said to be checking if Spitzer aides got leaks from ethics panel, New York Times
Ethics chief under scrutiny, Albany Times Union
Bloomberg on Balancing Disclosure and Privacy, New York Times
School board members still haven’t seen union contract, Utica Observer-Dispatch
School aides win approval of pay raises, Buffalo News
Troy schools, union reach deal, Albany Times Union
Harrison hires lawyer to look into tactics, Journal News
September 19, 2008
Albany Watchdog Groups Urge New Ethics Monitor, New York Times
Groups urge reforms of ethics laws, Elmira Star-Gazette
Anthony Seminerio's bust sparks ethics reform call in Albany, New York Daily News
State Senator Faces New Allegations of Violence, New York Times
Lawyers on the bench, Albany Times Union
GOP fails to oust Rep. Charlie Rangel from Ways and Means Committee, New York Daily News
Rangel: Step aside, Newsday
Charlie's Ways and Means, New York Post
Official Rangel Probe Appears Likely, Washington Post
Comptroller Suspends Pension Fund Short-Selling, New York Sun
Great Neck water official decides he won't retire, Newsday
Editorial: What's the secret?, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Chief ready to clear away scandal, Albany Times Union
Police to get retroactive raises, Albany Times Union
Yonkers official: Fuel records do exist, Journal News
State denies Barton's bid to remove Hernandez, Buffalo News
City firefighters are absent more often than any other agency, New York Daily News
Almost $20 m in bonuses available for educators, New York Sun
Millions in bonuses on tap for New York City's top teachers, New York Daily News
40% 'pass' rate on 'teacher bonus' test, New York Post
At hearing, Suffolk cops blast Levy highway patrol plan, Newsday
Victor attorney won’t resign, Finger Lake Times
September 18, 2008
Taciturnity is the word on legislators' pay, New York Sun
Tonello urges Winner to list his law clients, Star-Gazette
Panel calls for consolidation and minimum standards for judges in town courts, New York Times
Report calls for judicial changes, Albany Times Union
$54M tax scheme alleged, Albany Times Union
Saving Pvt. Rangel, Albany Times Union
Weighty, shady pol threat to his own party, New York Post
Comptroller Sees 'Trying Times,' But Is Bullish on Pension Fund, New York Sun
Ethics probe of legislator sought, Albany Times Union
Brooklyn lawmaker accused of pushing aide, breaking her glasses, New York Daily News
Skermont refuses to release details of teachers' contract, Utica Observer-Dispatch
Stripped-down, bare-bones' ethics law likely, Kingston Daily Freeman
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