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EDITORIAL: Congressional failures cost workers
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Five real estate, construction deals happening in Menands
A handful of commercial real estate deals and construction projects are happening in Menands, a village of 4,000 people just outside Albany, New York. The central location in the region and easy access from Interstate 787 and other major roads is helping fuel interest, said Paul Reuss, executive assistant to Mayor Megan Grenier. Click or tap on the slideshow to see what's happening. ......
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Trump slaps steep tariffs on foreign washing machines and solar products
While the tariffs were welcomed by the companies that sought them, economists warned the levies could drive up prices for consumers and hurt some U.S. businesses. ......
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Hilton Albany reaches tentative agreement with union
The management of the Hilton Albany and the union representing its employees have reached a tentative deal to end a strike, according to the Times Union. The union will vote Wednesday on the deal. A boycott organized by the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, AFL-CIO has targeted the 385-room Hilton since September 2017. The boycott drew the support of Mayor Kathy Sheehan, many state legislators and Gov. Andrew Cuomo. During the boycott, organizations, including the Albany Business Review,… ......
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Tesla’s radical new pay deal for Musk: All or nothing
Tesla's expected new compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk is perhaps the most radical in corporate history. ......
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Medicaid work requirements could cost the government more in the long run
Within days, Kentucky instituted a new rule requiring “able-bodied” adults on the health insurance program for the poor and disabled to complete 80 hours of “” per month. Paid work, job training, volunteering or being the primary caregiver for children and the elderly all count. Advocates for disabled and low-income people fear that this mandate, which could spread to at least 10 other states, will strip millions of insured Americans of their health coverage. The states taking this step say it has become increasingly hard for them to cover their share of Medicaid’s costs. But, based on my health economics research, I believe that the policy is unfair to the most vulnerable and may end up not...
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Hawks make history with first powerlifting meet appearance
Myrtle had another first in athletic competition as the powerlifting team made their historic first appearance in a meet on Saturday at Lafayette.� The Hawks ended the day with two medalists, Tyler Bramlitt in the 123 pound class and Conner Coleman in the 308 pound class. Bramlitt finished with a 425 point total for third place while Coleman had 820 points, placed second.� "I am extremely proud of...
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ASU Early Learning Center receives Quality Rated Renewal Incentive
ASU Early Learning Center receives Quality Rated Renewal Incentive ALBANY, Ga - The Albany State University Early Learning Center (ELC) was recently approved to receive the Renewal Incentive/Continuous Quality Improvement...
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Lady Falcons add two more wins to resume
By Gene Phelps Special to the Gazette Mallory Russell felt a swarm of butterflies in her stomach Saturday when she walked into Ackerman’s Choctaw County High School gym. It was the Ingomar senior post player’s first time to play there since suffering a season-ending knee injury (ACL) in a 2017 Mid-Mississippi Classic game against Choctaw Central. “I was nervous. Just walking in … all these emotions came over me,” she said. Russell quickly overcame any jitters after the tipoff. She scored 15 points and was named the...
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UW Welcome Back Event for Students Jan. 26
January 23, 2018 The semiannual Welcome Back event for University of Wyoming students is 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, in the Wyoming Union. The free event will include magician Joseph Réohm, hypnotist Michael C. Anthony, karaoke, board games, crafts and a screening of 'Now You See Me.' 'A semester closer to graduation is a cause for...
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Trivia Nights for UW Students Begin Wednesday
January 23, 2018 The University of Wyoming's 7220 Entertainment program will host three Trivia Nights during the spring semester. Trivia Nights will be held in The Gardens, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union, Jan. 24, March 21 and April 18,...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue Scheduled Jan. 29-Feb. 3 at UW
January 23, 2018 Several events are planned next week at the University of Wyoming to commemorate the ideals and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Dialogue (MLK DOD) celebration is Jan. 29-Feb. 3. Students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members are invited to participate in MLK DOD events. '50 Years: Reflecting on Our Progress' is the theme for the 17th annual MLK DOD. Events are free and open to the public. Jason Thompson, the first elected black Associated Students of UW (ASUW) president during the 1996-97 academic year, is the keynote speaker for the...
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The 2017 results are in: How Albany region hotels fared as competition grew
The results from data and analytics firm STR is the latest sign of how the Albany-Saratoga market has performed with the addition of 1,500-plus rooms over the past seven years. ......
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Finger Lakes Racetrack considers big change
The Finger Lakes Racetrack, grappling with a decline in horse betting, is hoping to add a turf track ......
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He nailed it: An analyst's 2014 report predicted Upstate New York casino woes
Clyde Barrow, a Texas college professor and gaming industry expert, has this to say about the recent financial struggles facing Upstate New York's newest casinos: "These things are playing out almost exactly as we forecast," he said. Consider: In its application for a license to operate a full-service casino in the Finger Lakes, the del Lago Resort Casino projected it would earn gaming revenues of $263 million in its first year. The state, in awarding the competitive license to del Lago, accepted… ......
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Chandrakant Kuntawala recommended for Albany-Dougherty Aviation Commission appointment
Chandrakant Kuntawala has...
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Albany, Dougherty County Police/Fire/EMS reports — Jan. 22-23, 2018
ALBANY POLICE: The Albany Police Department responded to at least 61 calls on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and the early hours of Tuesday, available reports indicate. Incidents included: kAm— qFC8=2C:6D @? E96 ``__ 3=@4< @7 s2HD@? #@25 2?5 E96 a`__ 3=@4< @7 r=2C< pG6?F6jk^Am kAm— $F:4:56 2EE6>AE @? E96 aa__ 3=@4< @7 %@><:?D pG6?F6jk^Am kAm— !@DD6DD:@? @7 2 7:C62C> 5FC:?8 E96 4@>>:DD:@? @7 2 4C:>6 @? E96 f__ 3=@4< @7 t2DE qC@25 pG6?F6jk^Am kAm— %967E 3J D9@A=:7E:?8 @? E96 b__ 3=@4< @7 $@FE9 $=2AA6J q@F=6G2C5jk^Am kAm— !F3=:4 :?5646?4J @? E96 c__ 3=@4< @7 (6DE ~8=6E9@CA6 q@F=6G2C5jk^Am kAm— p32?5@?65 G69:4=6 @? E96 ag__ 3=@4< @7 #@D63C:6C pG6?F6jk^Am...
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New York City investors buy more property on Broadway in Saratoga Springs
The property is located in the center of downtown Saratoga Springs, a few doors from the Roohan Building at 431-433 Broadway, which DiMartino and the same investment partners bought in April 2014. ......
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Video: Joe Percoco's trial is underway
Joseph Percoco, a former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is on trial for alleged kickbacks in a case that has wide-ranging impact in state government. ......
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Video: Why Finger Lakes Racetrack wants to add turf
Finger Lakes Racetrack is considering adding a turf track to its Ontario County racetrack. ......
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