ALBANY – New York State Police, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and the New York State Thruway Authority are reminding drivers of the dangers that come with nice weather.

Deer become more active during the months of May and June and are seen on most roadways in the state.

To prevent a collision with a deer drivers are asked to be alert, especially in the morning and evening, scan roadsides, and remember that deer travel in groups.

They are also issuing a reminder about motorcycles. With nice weather some of the nearly 700,000 registered motorcycles will be on our roads and highways.

Some safety tips are to always allow a motorcycle use of a full lane, look twice or even three times in all mirrors and blind spots, don’t tailgate and always signal.

ALBANY - Several times during his summit with tourism leaders from around the state, Governor Cuomo encouraged counties and communities to work together in regional efforts to draw visitors. An idea that most embrace. 

"I believe we'd be more effective if we had those counties really working together in a region, because most tourism, especially nowadays, is working region-wide, said Cuomo.

Several times during his summit with tourism leaders from around the state, Governor Cuomo encouraged counties and communities to work together in regional efforts to draw visitors. An idea that most embrace.

But when it comes to casino gaming, neighboring counties find themselves on opposite sides of an effort to land a full-fledged gambling hall.

NISKAYUNA – There will be a school budget presentation held at Niskayuna Town Hall on May 14. Following is more information:

Niskayuna Central School District leaders will be using facilities at the Niskayuna Town Hall on Tuesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. to present information about the proposed 2013-14 school budget and answer your questions.

The presentation will take place in the Town Board Meeting Room.

For more school budget information, click here.