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Meghan Keegan, who chairs the council's finance committee, said overriding Albany's property tax cap isn't a done deal, but it may be the only way to keep the city financially stable.
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:·The Reverend Peter Cook - Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project.·Stephen Haff - is an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie·Judy Patrick - Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and a longtime editor of the Daily Gazette·Mark Wittman - Investment Banker on Wall St.
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Colombians now living in Utica, along with other local residents have been gathering non-perishable foods, sleeping mats, and other items to send to parts of Colombia ravaged by 7.4 earthquake.
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The goal is not just to teach basketball, but financial literacy, nutrition and mental health. Says one coach: “We're teaching the kids: ‘Be yourself. Be the best you.'”
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The Public Service Commission is weighing the change as it continues to consider ways to increase generation of clean and renewable energy in the state.
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Three key police unions are endorsing Saritha Komatireddy, who is challenging incumbent Letitia James for New York Attorney General.
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A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville."
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In some wellness circles, tadalafil is promoted as a longevity drug. There is evidence showing a link between it and a lower risk of death in men, but there are no well-controlled trials in humans.
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Unexpected absences can cost employers tens of thousands of dollars a month. An app that helps workers with last-minute transportation, food and childcare is making a difference.
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New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.