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Anti-fracking activists rally in Albany

Anti-fracking advocates rallied in Albany Monday to try to convince Governor Andrew Cuomo to ban the natural gas drilling process in New York state.  Meanwhile, a state Senator says he believes any...

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Conference looks for ways to grow "clean economy"

Hundreds of people from around the country are in Albany this week to talk about ways to grow and improve the nation's so-called "clean economy."This is the fifth year for the Clean Energy Workforce...

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Amtrak to take over new tracks in Albany area

The Northeast rail corridor will see shorter travel times and be more reliable. Through a new 25-year lease, Amtrak has taken control of a busy stretch of track leading to the capital...

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NY's food pantries say hunger is growing

Food pantries and soup kitchens say they are reluctantly becoming a permanent part of the nation’s safety net for the poor. In a new report on New York’s charitable food distribution system, the groups...

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"People's State of the State" calls for raising minimum wage

In anticipation of the annual State of the State address, a coalition of progressive groups held their 23rd annual People's State of the State on the steps of the Capitol in Albany.Dozens of people...

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Dueling filmmakers dispute over fracking in Albany

As they await Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision on whether fracking will go forward in New York, dueling pro- and anti-fracking filmmakers held screenings and» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Gov. Cuomo cracks down on new drivers texting behind the wheel

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that creates new, stiffer penalties regarding texting while driving for teenaged and new drivers. The law now» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Newly formed coalition takes aim at politicians who supported gun control

A coalition of gun rights advocates and others are forming a new political movement to get what they say are disaffected and disenfranchised New Yorkers to» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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North Country farmers tell lawmakers regs too big a burden

Farmers and agricultural industry leaders in the North Country had the ears of state lawmakers yesterday in Watertown. The forum, hosted by State Senator» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Coalition promotes casino amendment, as judge set to hear lawsuit

The push for passage of a ballot amendment to allow up to seven new gambling casinos in New York has begun. A coalition of business leaders, labor unions,» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Anti-gambling advocates destroy slot machine during protest at State Capitol

Anti-gambling activists took a sledgehammer to a slot machine in front of the New York State Capitol to demonstrate their opposition to a ballot amendment» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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More fracking pro and con as the battle rages on

The future of hydraulic fracturing in New York has been in limbo since the Department of Environmental Conservation began a review of the practice in...» E-Mail This

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FBI investigating alleged corruption in state Assembly, Senate

State lawmakers in the Assembly and the Senate are coming under scrutiny from the FBI. The state Capitol offices of an assemblyman were raided, and a...» E-Mail This

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Albany budget deal provides little information to the public

When the budget deal is finally reached in Albany, average New Yorkers will have had little access to the details of the important items that Gov....» E-Mail This

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Preservation League announces new plans for old buildings

Everything old is new again, so the saying goes. With that in mind, the Preservation League of New York State announced a plan to repurpose five vacant...» E-Mail This

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