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ALBANY, NY - MAY 08: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at the University at Albany on May 8, 2012 in Albany, New York. Obama delivered an address that focused on the economy and job creation, two issues which look set to become the central themes of the race against presumptive Republican candidate Mitt Romney. According to a recent Marist College pole, Obama holds a 22-point lead over rival Romney in New York state.
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When Momentive Performance Materials Inc. combined with Hexion Specialty Chemicals in October 2010 to form the new Momentive, our global headquarters shifted from Albany, New York to Columbus, Ohio. At that time, our Albany office in Corporate Woods became the headquarter operations of our global Silicones and Quartz Division (SQD).
Further supporting Governor Andrew Cuomo's declaration that New York is open for business, we are delighted to welcome Inpria as the newest global technology partner at CNSE's Albany NanoTech Complex
We put people in Congress to come to agreements and get things done, and none of that happened last year. We can't have extremists holding up the country for either a political gain or to support an extreme ideology.More quotes »
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Advocates for higher NY minimum wage renew push
said Colin Donnaruma, a doctoral student in political philosophy at the University at Albany and an organizer of Occupy Albany. The group often supported by public worker unions is expected to be joined by advocates for the poor.Hunger Action Network will Read more »
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Editorial: Keeping nonprofits aboveboard
news on nonprofits: Albany is moving on two fronts to make sure charities benefit the people of New York rather than insiders. First, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has come out with proposed regulations limiting executive pay at state-funded charities that meet certain Read more »
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Letter: Why not fly to other NY cities?
commuter line were established with nonstop daily flights to Albany , Buffalo and Rochester ["Shaken by turbulence," News, April 23].Many Long Island residents deal with New York State agencies or attend colleges in those cities. Claire Siegel, Patchogue Read more »
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Letter: Limit campaign cash to constituents
"NYers can wrest Albany from fat cats" [Opinion, April 23], Marc N. Weiss' statement, "when your election prospects depend on collecting huge sums from special interests, it makes sense that your donors' voices will ring louder and clearer than others," contradicts Read more »
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Arts groups to join competition for NY aid
cultural organizations will be included in this year's competition for up to $1 billion in economic development aid from Albany , officials said Wednesday.Speaking after a meeting of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council, Lt. Gov. Robert J. Read more »
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Strong field on tap for Albany women's 5K - PREVIEW
USA - Two of Kenya’s top distance runners have bowed out of Saturday’s Freihofer’s Run for Women 5K in Albany, NY, in order to prepare for their nation’s upcoming Olympic trials, but that will still leave plenty of talent at this IAAF Silver Label Road Race. 3:44 AM from International Assn. of Athletics Federations Read more »
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Paladino backing Destino for Senate seat
of state politics who has represented the 62nd Senate district since 1995 — in a Republican primary this September. "I believe Albany needs to be turned upside down in order for us to begin straightening out our priorities," Destino said. "First, we have to 12:12 AM from Niagara Falls Gazette Read more »
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Smoking allowed in NY state parks this summer
parks facilities and was made as a consensus rule, which doesn't require public hearings. He said the state hadn't expected any opposition or controversy. The state is now calling for voluntary restrictions by smokers, but the signs that say smoking is restricted 5/29/12 from WABC Read more »
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Tribute to Binghamton's LoVuolo on June 9
10:40 pm Americans' confidence in the economy had its biggest drop in eight months, according to a private...- 11:02 am ALBANY -- Note to potential scammers: Avoid trying to include the state attorney general's office...- 11:28 pm These Greater Binghamton 5/29/12 from Binghamton Press Read more »
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Triebold, LaJoie retain General Clinton canoe title
10:40 pm Americans' confidence in the economy had its biggest drop in eight months, according to a private...- 11:02 am ALBANY -- Note to potential scammers: Avoid trying to include the state attorney general's office...- 11:28 pm These Greater Binghamton 5/29/12 from Binghamton Press Read more »
