The engineer also had traces of an antihistamine medicine in his blood, according to a medical report released Monday by the NTSB.
The Board of Architectural Review meets at Rutherford Hall.
The IRS has more than $50 million for New York taxpayers who have not filed a 2010 income tax return.
Night lane closures March 20, 21
"Warning, our worst nightmare has come true," said County Clerk Dennis Sant.
Kindergarten: Quite possibly the cutest thing ever.
Train service came to a standstill for nearly two hours last night, on a day that started with delays. And today, more delays on the New Haven, Harlem and Hudson Lines.
Build Better NY is spending $80 million on 10 SUNY campuses to improve energy efficiency.
State lawmakers propose child-care subsidies to help the working poor keep working.
The governor has pushed for property tax freezes, tax incentives for manufacturers and legalizing the medical use of marijuana.
After an Internet firestorm erupted over a New York puppy mill during the deep freeze, the state will allow local laws to be tougher.
Widespread seasonal flu activity is being reported in New York.
The head of the MTA says Joseph Giuletti, most recently of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, takes over "at a critical moment."
Tax relief should be accompanied by mandate relief, said business leader William Mooney Jr.
Governor plans to lay out tax relief, medical marijuana plans in 1:30 p.m. speech.
The property-tax relief would be available only if local governments consolidate services.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo describes an "historic" $1.6 billion low interest loan toward the largest bridge and highway project on the continent.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino made his case for why state Republicans should support for a possible run against Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a GOP function in Erie County Wednesday.
Governor shows off his sense of humor.
Governor says renters deserve a break, too.
Operation Deep Dive starts Monday.
The U.S. Department of Transportation gave an emergency order to Metro-North ordering the railroad to modify its signal system to ensure speed limits are obeyed. The railroad must man each of its trains with two operators until the repairs are made.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino announced he has reached a five-year deal with Liberty Lines of Yonkers and PTLA of Cortlandt to continue operating the county bus system. The Board of Acquisition & Contract must now approve the deal.
The spending plan adds $900,000 for child care and nearly $1 million to programs for domestic violence education, literacy enrichment and resource centers for new immigrants. County Executive Robert Astorino has 10 days to sign or veto the plan.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent a letter to MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas Prendergast today calling on the railroad to make a number of safety enhancements, following Sunday's deadly derailment.