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State Sen. Patty Ritchie says a bill she co-sponsored that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law today will help soldiers who are risking their lives have the opportunity to vote in special elections.

Harborfest week just got a little more exciting and unique as the Triple-D (Derby, Down and Dirty) 2011 extravaganza will take place at Crisafulli Ice Arena during the same week of Harborfest. The 3-day Flat Track Roller Derby event, in which derby skaters compete for cash prizes for their home leagues or favorite charity, will be held Friday, July 29-Sunday, July 31.

State Senator Patty Ritchie welcomed several artists from area school districts to the 21st annual Legislative Student Art Exhibit at the New York State Legislative Office Building in Albany.

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an agreement with Curves International, Inc. to reimburse New Yorkers across the state who prepaid for memberships only to find that the gyms had abruptly closed their doors.