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" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:39 PM" + "
" + "NYC Toyota fleet shut down" + "
" + "NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg\'s administration has pulled all of its 2010 Toyota Prius vehicles from the road after a recall from the world\'s largest automaker. The city had ordered 181 of the hybrids to add to its fleet of 26,600..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:37 PM" + "
" + "NY City Hall pulled recalled Toyotas from fleet" + "
" + "NEW YORK -- New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg\'s administration pulled all of its 2010 Toyota Prius vehicles from the road ahead of Tuesday\'s recall from the world\'s largest automaker. The city had ordered 181 of the hybrids to add to its fleet..." + "
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" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:32 PM" + "
" + "After Senate hearing today, what will happen to convicted Monserrate?" + "
" + "ALBANY -- Will he be tossed out on his ear? Or will he survive today\'s session? That\'s what we\'re waiting to find out as the state Senate gets ready to consider a resolution that will decide the political future of Senator Hiram Monserrate. The state..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:31 PM" + "
" + "East Coast braces for snow, but how much will Albany get?" + "
" + "Meteorologists are calling it a monster, but still don\'t know how much snow we\'ll get from a storm expected to begin during Wednesday\'s morning rush hour." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:29 PM" + "
" + "Comptroller: School audits uncovered $880 million in questions" + "
" + "ALBANY -- State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report this morning on five years of audits of the state\'s school districts." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:29 PM" + "
" + "Senate voting today whether to censure or expel Monserrate" + "
" + "The state Senate is set to decide whether to expel or censure a senator convicted of misdemeanor assault." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:26 PM" + "
" + "NYC public schools will be closed Wednesday" + "
" + "NEW YORK -- The New York City public schools will be closed on Wednesday because of the predicted snowstorm. The Department of Education said after-school activities also are canceled Wednesday. The department said it made the decision on Tuesday..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:16 PM" + "
" + "Southwest launches 3-day fare sale" + "
" + "DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring. Southwest said Tuesday it will sell tickets starting at $39 each way on some routes under 500 miles. As usual, the airline..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:10 PM" + "
" + "Pet-lovers to mingle at NYC `Yappy Hour\'" + "
" + "NEW YORK -- \"Meet the Parents.\" Check! \"Meet the Pets?\" One expert says that\'s just as important when finding a mate. Prospective lovers -- and pet-lovers in general -- will mingle Tuesday evening during a pre-Valentine benefit at a..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:09 PM" + "
" + "Effort begins to name NY post office after Marine" + "
" + "HORNELL, N.Y. -- An effort is under way to have an upstate New York post office named after a 19-year-old Marine recently killed in action in Afghanistan. Congressman Eric Massa of Corning is pushing for federal legislation to have the Hornell..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:05 PM" + "
" + "Prosecutors: Developer duped Lake George resorts investors" + "
" + "NEW YORK -- A real estate developer who once claimed to own $2.7 billion dollars worth of New York skyscrapers has been charged with stealing millions of dollars from investors. Adam Hochfelder pleaded not guilty Monday to grand larceny, identity..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 4:03 PM" + "
" + "FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans" + "
" + "WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration is working with doctors and medical manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been growing for decades. The agency says it will require..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 3:52 PM" + "
" + "GloFo Builders Moving to Watervliet" + "
" + "The contracting company from Texas will be moving to the Capital Region, bringing with it over 190 new jobs." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 3:40 PM" + "
" + "Echo of the past in Albany shooting" + "
" + "Man who witnessed mother\'s killing faces attempted murder charge" + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 3:35 PM" + "
" + "Texas nanotech company M+W North to move headquarters to Capital Region" + "
" + "WATERVLIET -- A major player in the nanotechnology industry has announced it will be relocating its North American headquarters from Texas to the Capital Region in New York in a move expected to generate more than 250 new jobs in the area. The..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 3:17 PM" + "
" + "Cops: Sleepy drivers cause chain reaction crashes on Thruway" + "
" + "BETHLEHEM -- State Police were investigating one crash caused by a drowsy driver on the Thruway this morning when another motorist fell asleep and hit a tractor-trailer stuck in the traffic caused by the first crash, authorities said." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 2:39 PM" + "
" + "40-day Saratoga racing meet to begin Friday, July 23" + "
" + "This summer’s Saratoga racing meet dates have been firmed." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 2:38 PM" + "
" + "UPDATE: Three injured in Thruway accidents" + "
" + "BETHLEHEM -- Three people were injured in two related accidents involving tractor trailers on the Thruway Tuesday morning, according to state police. The first happened at about 1:20 a.m. Investigators said Michael Putnam, 45, of Gloversville, had..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 2:28 PM" + "
" + "Man arrested in Schenectady burglary; second liquor store to be hit in as many days" + "
" + "Schenectady Police have arrested a man following a burglary early this morning at Guidarelli’s Liquor at 1437 Broadway." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 2:20 PM" + "
" + "Light snow expected late tonight, tomorrow" + "
" + "Snow is expected to begin falling late tonight with possible scattered snow showers continuing into Wednesday morning and afternoon." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 2:00 PM" + "
" + "Rats sale could become official" + "
" + "The sale of the Albany River Rats is expected to become official this week." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 1:58 PM" + "
" + "Cops: Video leads officers to burglary suspect" + "
" + "SCHENECTADY -- A videotaped recording of a burglary at a Broadway liquor store led police to a 30-year-old city man they said broke into the building." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 1:12 PM" + "
" + "More chips on the table" + "
" + "Company constructing Malta \'\'fabs\'\' to move headquarters from Texas to Watervliet" + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 11:07 AM" + "
" + "McDonald to lay out plan for Cohoes tonight" + "
" + "COHOES -- Mayor John McDonald delivers his State of the City address today at 7 p.m. Our fact finders spoke to the mayor. He says his speech is all about money -- including a plan to share services, like fire departments, with other communities. He..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 10:58 AM" + "
" + "Schenectady school district lawyer in court today" + "
" + "SCHENECTADY -- More trouble for Schenectady City School District attorney Shari Greenleaf. Randy Simons reports she\'ll appear in traffic court at 9:30 a.m. to face a recent charge of driving without a license. Her license was suspended months ago...." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 10:53 AM" + "
" + "Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally" + "
" + "LaHood: Toyota taking safety concerns seriously WASHINGTON -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Toyota\'s leaders have assured him they are taking safety concerns \"very seriously.\" In a statement, LaHood said the transportation agency will..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 10:36 AM" + "
" + "Police make arrest in another liquor store burglary" + "
" + "SCHENECTADY -- With the help of a K-9 unit, police said they made quick work on another burglary case at a city liquor store. This time it was Guidarelli’s Liquor on 1437 Broadway. Investigators said a burglar smashed the back window after 1 a.m...." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 10:23 AM" + "
" + "Domestic workers head to Albany to demand basic workers rights" + "
" + "ALBANY -- Hundreds of nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers will travel to the state Capitol today to demand passage of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in the state Senate. Advocates say domestic workers are isolated and excluded from existing..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 10:21 AM" + "
" + "Mid-Atlantic still a mess following weekend storm" + "
" + "WASHINGTON-- Seats are at a premium on planes and trains out of the nation\'s capital which is still blanketed in snow since a weekend blizzard dropped more than two feet of snow on the metro area. The most pressing matter for travelers: get out..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 10:17 AM" + "
" + "Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station" + "
" + "CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Astronauts are inspecting space shuttle Endeavour for launch damage as they race toward a 200-mile high rendezvous with the International Space Station. The crew was using a 100-foot, laser-tipped boom early Tuesday to check..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 10:00 AM" + "
" + "Paterson responds to \'sleazy\' rumors" + "
" + "Governor attempts to rebut what he calls an attack on his character" + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 10:00 AM" + "
" + "Drug discounts are in the mail" + "
" + "The cards, sent to Albany County residents, will even cover pets\' medications" + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:55 AM" + "
" + "Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case" + "
" + "NEW YORK CITY -- Rap star Lil Wayne is poised to spend as much as the next year in a New York City jail cell instead of a spotlight. The Grammy Award-winning rapper is set to be sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in a gun possession case. His..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "Cohoes man indicted for posing as cop" + "
" + "TROY — A Rensselaer County grand jury indicted a Cohoes man late last week for allegedly posing as a cop to briefly abduct two teenagers last June." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "News-talk format out at WROW" + "
" + "LATHAM — Local radio station WROW has replaced its news-talk format with light music for the time being, sending morning show host Steve VanZandt packing. News director Heidi Kelly and news producer Tom Rigatti are also out at the AM station." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "ShotSpotter results in early response in Troy" + "
" + "TROY — City officials are crediting ShotSpotter, a gunfire-detection system installed in late 2008, for alerting police over the weekend to a North Central shooting some 10 minutes before anyone placed a call to authorities." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "Watervliet gets feasibility study grant" + "
" + "WATERVLIET — The city was awarded a $10,000 grant to conduct a historic district and structures feasibility study." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "GIPA criticizes Brookfield application" + "
" + "COHOES — Brookfield Renewable Power’s application to use the Cohoes Falls has taken a step forward, but not without some criticism." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "Troy man gets five years for sex act with child" + "
" + "TROY — A 47-year-old city man was sentenced to five years in state prison Monday for engaging in sexual acts with a child." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "Five Questions: Nathan Sabourin" + "
" + "Nathan Sabourin is an associate with the litigation practice group at the law firm Couch White. A graduate of Albany Law School, he was an executive editor of lead articles for Albany Law Review. Originally from Rutland, he currently lives in Troy." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "Community Calendar for Feb. 9, 2010" + "
" + "MEETINGS" + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "Albany County residents to save with new drug card" + "
" + "ALBANY — The county Legislature approved a law Monday that will send about 167,000 prescription drug cards, which could save Albany County residents between 10 and 70 percent on their medications." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "Vote on Doyle improvements Wednesday" + "
" + "TROY — After months of tours and discussions, the fate of the $56.3 million capital project at the Enlarged School District of Troy will be decided on Wednesday." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 9:13 AM" + "
" + "St. Brigid’s group discusses fundraising, enrollment" + "
" + "WATERVLIET — Parents and teachers at St. Brigid’s Regional Catholic School have united to keep the school structured as it is now and without eliminating any grade levels." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 8:15 AM" + "
" + "Dicker: \'Bombshell\' Times report will likely be anti-climactic" + "
" + "ALBANY -- Rumors are still flying at the Capitol, where everyone is waiting to see what, if anything, the New York Times prints about Governor Paterson. The newspaper is said to be working on a story about his personal behavior -- a report so..." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 8:00 AM" + "
" + "Editorial: A chance to finish the job on ethics reform" + "
" + "Paterson\'s veto provides another opportunity to get it right" + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 8:00 AM" + "
" + "Mechanicville boys win Class C-D sectional bowling title" + "
" + "A fast start and a strong finish enabled Mechanicville to hold off Hoosick Falls for the Section II Class C-D bowling championship Monday at Boulevard Bowl." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 8:00 AM" + "
" + "Editorial: The Saints of New Orleans" + "
" + "Saints had a different relationship with their city" + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 8:00 AM" + "
" + "Mohonasen girls , defending Class A champs, in good shape" + "
" + "Sectional tournament time is just around the corner, and Mohonasen girls’ basketball coach Paul Brosious is fine-tuning his Mighty Warriors in an attempt to successfully defend their Class A championship." + "
" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 8:00 AM" + "
" + "Letters to the Editor for Feb. 9" + "
" + "GE can learn from Siemens’ example with core investment Glendale Home serves vital role in Schenectady Democrats also in lock step, in wrong direction Get out the broom at Sch’dy school district Gazette should get off Obama bandwagon Sleep tight, ‘smart’ people watching over us" + "
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