Five states are suing the Army Corps of Engineers, trying to force the closure of two locks and other measures to block the movement of Asian carp into the Great Lakes.
On the comptroller's website, under the heading "Maximizing Your Benefits," Thomas DiNapoli provides "tips" for government employees to pad their pension by stockpiling vacation and sick time, or working overtime and holidays.
It's not exactly earth shattering news given the way the preseason went, but as the Bills prepare to face the Dolphins in the season opener on Sunday, head coach Chan Gailey confirms that rookie CJ Spiller will start at running back.