Empire State News - Wed Jul 01

With the recent discovery of the emerald ash borer in 39 trees just next door in Cattaraugus County, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer Wednesday offered a plan to fight the spread of the invasive species that is threatening the forests and trees across Upstate New York and the Northeast region.

WIVT - Wed Jul 01

This from Max Young : SCHUMER: NEW YORK IS ON THE FRONT LINES IN BATTLE AGAINST ASH BORER - " INSECT FOUND IN CATTARAUGUS COUNTY; COULD HAVE DEVASTATING IMPACT ON NY FORESTS AND UPSTATE ECONOMY Schumer Unveils Three Point Plan to Fund Suppression Programs, Raise Awareness About Threat to Prevent Spread of Insects Emerald Ash Borer Entered State ...

Buffalo News - Tue Jun 30

When Gov. David A. Paterson announced widespread state budget cuts in December, many New Yorkers had their mind on the potential taxing of water bottles.