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Funding For The State Liquor Authority

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Governor David A. Paterson today announced the inclusion of $2.4 million in funding for technology improvements at the State Liquor Authority (SLA). His proposal, which was part of the Governor's 2010-2011 Executive Budget, is included

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Jonas Bronck

Politics

Jun 21, 2010

Passage Of Two Key Budget Bills

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Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the Legislature has passed his Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation and Public Protection, General Government budget bills, finalizing a large portion of the State budget for fiscal year

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Jonas Bronck

U.S.A.

Jun 21, 2010

“Gasland” Nothing But Hot Air

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Those planning to tune in to HBO tonight to view the anti-drilling film "Gasland" should know this: it is a fairy tale; pure fiction and poorly disguised as a factual documentary.

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Jonas Bronck

Health

Jun 21, 2010

Eggs From Near And Far

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To me, there is nothing like a breakfast that involves an egg. That dose of protein, I think, helps me last at work until noon or even beyond the lunch hour if need be.

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Jonas Bronck

Health

Jun 21, 2010

Tobacco Tax Hike Will Save Lives

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The American Lung Association in New York applauds Governor David Paterson and the State Legislature for heeding our call to increase taxes on tobacco as a way to encourage more New York smokers to quit

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Jonas Bronck

Crime

Jun 19, 2010

Legislation Targets School Bullying

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Governor David A. Paterson has submitted to the Legislature Program Bill No. 291 that would ensure that effective strategies are in place to address discrimination in schools by making clear that schools are subject to

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Jonas Bronck

Health

Jun 19, 2010

Higher Prices = Less Soda Drinking

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The American Journal of Public Health released a study yesterday finding that when the price of soda goes up, consumption goes down. From the news release:

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Jonas Bronck

Crime

Jun 16, 2010

Police After Bronx Robbery Suspects

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Authorities say two men, armed with a gun, entered the Tremont Convenience store at 922 East Tremont Avenue in the Fordham section of the Bronx on June 8 around 10:45 p.m. and fled the scene

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