New York outlaws nooses displayed as racial threat
                   
tampabays10.com     May 16, 2008            

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state of New York has outlawed the display of a noose as a threat. It follows several high-profile cases involving the symbol of racist lynchings. Such displays are punishable by up to four years in prison. Nooses were found last year on a black professor's door at... [read full story]                    


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Guilbart to Direct Government, Industry Relations for 4-State Agents Group

insurancejournal.com     4 hrs ago   1 related          

PIA Management Services Inc. has promoted Matthew F. Guilbault to director of government and industry affairs. He will have the primary responsibility for all government relations and insurance industry liaison programs...                    

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NY's Bruno at GOP convention: Obama like Spitzer

9wsyr.com     yesterday   4 related          

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno is stepping out of political retirement to warn Republicans at the national convention that Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is like disgraced...                    

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The New York State Museum

bellaonline.com     yesterday          

Guest Author - Vance Rowe The New York State Museum, located in Albany, New York is the oldest and largest state museum in the nation. It has become a research and an educational association committed to preserving New...                    

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State Agency Approves Iberdrola-Energy East Plan

nysun.com     yesterday   10 related          

ALBANY — New York utility regulators have given the global energy company Iberdrola the go-ahead to buy Energy East. The 4-0 vote by New York's Public Service Commission yesterday clears the way for the $4.6 billion deal,...                    

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