41.   An initial delay could be decided at a summit of European Union heads of state this year, the minister told the FT.

42.   Horses in Danbury, Hebron and Milford have been diagnosed with the West Nile virus, the first cases of infection in mammals in the state this year.

43.   It was the second highway landing in New York state this year.

44.   It was the first group of Cuban rafters picked up off the coast of Quintana Roo state this year.

45.   It was the second tribal standoff in the state this year.

46.   Late season rains kept foliage lush and green around the state this year, providing plenty of food and perfect breeding grounds for the grasshoppers.

47.   Mrs. Clinton has said she plans to cut back on White House duties and spend most of her time in New York state this year.

48.   Neither major candidate has visited the state this year or plans to before Election Day two weeks away.

49.   That settles a dispute between the Legislature and Pataki, who has proposed returning unspent funds to the state each year.

50.   The activists vowed to fight for the establishment of an independent state this year.