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For the first time since learning it will be subject of a NYS Attorney General's investigation, the Cape Vincent Town Board met Tuesday night to further discuss the controversial issue of wind power. The town board was informed by letter late last week that the office of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo would be investigating claims of conflict of interest that has been made against it's members when it comes to proposed wind farms in the town. The AG's office is asking for documents dating back to 2005 and is looking to conduct interviews as part of it's investigation. With that matter upon them, the current board attempted to vote on a resolution last night that would halt any further wind power developments in the town until the investigation is complete. However, with some board members absent, the measure failed to pass. Another vote on the matter is expected in the future.

10:25 AM

Jefferson County is moving ahead with tentative plans to build two new elderly care facilities in the area. At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Board of Legislators put their backing behind the proposal announced several weeks ago that will build two facilities, one in Watertown and one in Carthage, at a tentative price tag of $65.7 million. The group looking to build the homes will be applying for a $30 million state grant. In order to get that grant, the county had to agree to put some of it's own money in the project. Five million dollars will be allocated for it. Should the projects be completed, it's expected that the county would shut down Whispering Pines on Coffeen Street.

10:23 AM

One of the individuals who would like represent New York State in the U.S. Senate made a stop to Watertown on Tuesday. Jay Townsend is a longtime political consultant who is entering the political fray for the first time. He is looking for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Charles Schumer this fall. Townsend's Watertown visit included a stop to "Watertown's Morning News" on 790 WTNY. He says that the federal government can go a long way to bring down taxes in the state, starting with medicaid. Townsend also met with local business leaders Tuesday afternoon, campaigning on a pro business message. Townsend is set to go against Gary Bernsten in a primary for the GOP nomination in September.

10:23 AM

Republican candidate for New York State Senate in the 48th District, Patty Ritchie, will be on one more line this November. Ritchie has announced she will be on the brand new Taxpayer's Party line. She is looking to unseat Democratic incumbent Darrel Aubertine. Ritchie will also be appearing on the Conservative Party line.

10:22 AM

A previously convicted sex offender will be spending eight years in prison. That was the sentence Tuesday for Bruce Galloway. The 53 year old Hammond man was convicted in June of five counts of sexual abuse involving an eight year old and a ten year old girl, with some of the abuse dating back to 2001. He was convicted in a jury trial in June. Before sentencing Galloway once again maintained his innocence. Galloway was already a level 1 sex offender for pleading guilty to a separate case of abuse that occurred in LaFargeville in 2004.

10:21 AM

An armed standoff that started with a police officer being shot at ended peacefully on Tuesday. Syracuse police say the incident began after an officer on routine patrol was alerted about a robbery in progress at the corner of South Avenue and Bissell Street around noon. The officer attempted to stop a suspect from fleeing the scene, but the suspect fired shots and then hid out inside the Omanii's Lemonade Haven with customers and employees. The suspect and officers exchanged gunfire briefly before a five hour standoff ensued. The suspect was eventually taken in for questioning along with several other people. No injuries were reported.

10:21 AM

A judge will likely decide this fall whether Governor David Paterson should be fined for accepting Yankees World Series tickets. Testimony was heard yesterday from the Commission on Public Integrity as well as from Yankees officials and former Paterson staffers. Yankees Chief Operating Officer Lonn Trost testified he believed the Governor never intended to pay for the tickets for himself, his son and his son's friend, adding that the Governor did not perform any official duties at the game. Former Paterson Communications Director Peter Kauffman testified he encouraged the Governor to pay for the tickets to conclude the issue. Paterson eventually did pay for his son and the friend's ticket at a later date and says he always intended to pay for them. The Public Integrity Commission has been probing whether Paterson violated state laws in securing the tickets to Game One of the World Series and whether he backdated a check to make it appear as though he was planning to pay for the tickets. The Governor could face a maximum fine of more than $90,000. Governor Paterson refused to attend the hearing.

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