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NY governor, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders signed an agreement Tuesday to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling proceeds that have been withheld. Full story

Oneidas reach deal with NY on casino operations

The Oneida Indians on Thursday signed a deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration and local governments that would guarantee them exclusive territory for their central New York casino in exchange for revenue payments to the state of around $50 million annually. Full story

PSEG to run most of New York's LIPA utility

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Long Island Power Authority, a state-owned New York utility company that was criticized for its response during last year's Superstorm Sandy, will see most of its operations taken over by a private company, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday. Full story

Lobbying group donations fall off with new NY rule

Federal tax records show a lobbying group created to support Gov. Andrew Cuomo's policies saw a drop off from $17 million in donations in 2011 to zero after donors had to be identified by law. Full story

NY state hosts tourism summit to boost economy

New York will seek to entice tourists from other states and countries vacationing in New York City to be lured to upstate destinations, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday after a statewide "tourism summit." Full story

Sandy-struck New Yorkers seek home buyouts

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Joseph Szczesny's modest Staten Island home was inundated when Superstorm Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast in October. Full story

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Saying Sandy cost up to $50 billion, New York governor asks Congress for aid

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  Melber: Andrew Cuomo has a lot of explaining to do

Cycle host Ari Melber explains five reasons why New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is unlikely to win a Democratic primary in 2016.

  Rich Become Tax Targets

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing to once again extend the millionaire's tax, reports CNBC's Robert Frank.

  Cuomo calls for gun control in address

Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls for closing loopholes on a state ban on assault weapons and ammunition magazines that carry more than 10 bullets, during his State of the State speech.

  Balance of power in N.Y. State Senate still undecided

Up host Chris Hayes has what you should know for the week to come, including an update on his criticisms against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

  4.5 Million Still Without Power

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) said "Long Island Power Authority has had a very poor track record in just the area of restoring power." Clark Gellings, Electric Power Research Institute, weighs in.

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