ALBANY — Taking a scythe to one of the weedier corners of the state's administrative garden, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed two bills repealing the statutory authorization for 28
local public authorities and 95 urban renewal and industrial
development agencies that are «either defunct, were never ultimately established by
local law, or are no longer needed to carry out the public function for which they were formed,» according to the governor's release.
ALBANY — The decision by the administration of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to choose a campaign contributor to the governor for a $ 50 million
development contract at Republic Airport in Farmingdale has generated opposition from a rival bidder,
local civic groups and state Sen. Phil Boyle, who represents the district.