Farm briefs: Nov. 8, 2009 (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
Report offers ways to improve maple industry ALBANY — New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker recently received the Maple Task Force's Final Report, which includes a summary of the obstacles and opportunities facing the industry, as well as four recommendations on how to grow the industry to become the leading maple producer in the country.

New York State institutes new life jacket regulations (The Warwick Advertiser)
ALBANY New York’s law requiring all boaters on small craft to wear life jackets during the cold weather months took effect on Nov. 1.

Senate majority will snub Paterson, AP reports (WRGB Albany)
ALBANY -- New York officials say the Senate's Democratic majority won't attend Democratic Gov. David Paterson's joint address to the Legislature Monday on trying to create a coalition to address the state's latest fiscal crisis.

Governor says gay marriage bill will pass in New York (The Goshen Chronicle)
ALBANY New York Gov. David Paterson says he expects to sign a same-sex marriage bill into law in the coming weeks.

Dig planned for site of proposed N.Y - Vt. ferry (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
ALBANY, N.Y. — A New York archaeological team began work Friday on a state-owned campground at an 18th-century military site where a temporary ferry service is being considered to replace the closed Champlain Bridge, officials said. ... - By CHRIS CAROLA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dig planned for site of proposed NY-Vt. ferry (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
ALBANY — A New York archaeological team began work Friday on a state-owned campground at an 18th-century military site where a temporary ferry service is being considered to replace the closed Champlain Bridge, officials said.