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Empire Zone Debate in Central New York

By Dave Lucas

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Albany, NY – Empire Zone boards in Utica, Rome and Herkimer County are sparking debate throughout Central New York: they're considering giving so-called "big-box" stores tax breaks that could run up into the millions of dollars. Capital District Bureau Chief Dave Lucas reports.