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Schumer says Fort Drum safe from cuts[1]
Fort Drum will not be affected by any newly proposed cuts to military that would trim the federal budget, U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer said during a Tuesday stop in Watertown.
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Butterball, Hostess, others going easier on salt[2]
The makers of Butterball turkey, Twinkies and Wonder Bread have agreed to use less salt in some products as part of a national campaign against high blood pressure.
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NY’s lt gov again in constitutional spotlight[3]
The long recount in three election districts that could determine control of the constantly squabbling New York state Senate is raising constitutional questions about the power of the lieutenant governor.
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Paterson sets special session agenda for New York Legislature[4]
Gov. David Paterson is setting a lengthy agenda for the special session he’s compelling the Legislature to attend on Monday.
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3rd eye: NYU artist gets camera implanted in head[5]
A New York University arts professor might not have eyes on the back of his head, but he’s coming pretty close..
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Samuels says the time is now for a redistricting amendment[6]
The state’s budget crisis is getting all the attention but former lieutenant governor candidate Bill Samuels wants people to know about another, imminent crisis. It’s a redistricting crisis.
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Cuomo gearing up for battle with Albany’s special interests – and maybe the Legislature[7]
Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo has a message for Albany’s special interest – get ready for the fight of your life!
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Taliban Leader in Peace Talks Was an Impostor – NYTimes.com[8]
For months, the secret talks unfolding between Taliban and Afghan leaders to end the war appeared to be showing promise, if only because of the appearance of a certain insurgent leader at one end of the table: Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, one of the most senior commanders in the Taliban movement. But now, it turns out, Mr. Mansour was apparently not Mr. Mansour at all.