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Double-Happyness hiring other companies to transport passengers

NYS Police Investigators and Federal Bus Inspectors made a surprise visit to the Double-Happyness Bus Company almost a month after a CBS6 investigation revealed Double Happyness was was still up and running despite a federal shut down order.

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Bray: Cuomo can help make Albany a showcase

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo began his tenure by removing the barriers in front of the Capitol and opening the Hall of Governors, better known in some quarters as Fort Pataki, to the public.

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The Tristate Throwdown: Albany CrossFit Announces First Workout as CrossFit Competitions Move to The Next Level

Albany CrossFit, one of the top CrossFit affiliates in the Northeast U.S., today announced how it's moving competition to the next level in its Tristate Throwdown on Saturday, February 11, 2012.Albany, NY (PRWEB) February 09, 2012 Albany CrossFit — part of an insurgent fitness movement that is changing the way people around the world think about diet, health and fitness — today announced the …

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New Hampshire holds off Albany (NY) 69-64

Alvin Abreu scored 21 points and Brian Benson had 19 and 12 rebounds as New Hampshire held off Albany (N.Y.) 69-64 Thursday night. Abreu was 7 of 13 from the field, knocking down four 3s in the process. Benson was 9 of 10 and made his only 3-point attempt. New Hampshire (8-15, 3-9 American East Conference) entered halftime trailing 27-25 but opened the second half on an 18-6 run to take a 43-33 …

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Schumer to Giants: Return to Albany for camp

Sen. Chuck Schumer has sent a letter to the owners of the New York Giants asking them to bring the team back to UAlbany for their 2012 summer training camp, following the team’s decision to train in New Jersey last summer due to the calendar-shrinking effects of the NFL lockout.

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Schumer to Giants: Return to Albany for camp

Annual home show in Albany

The Times Union Center and Empire State Plaza are holding the Annual Great Northeast Home Show this weekend.

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All You Need Is Love at Albany Hotels This Valentine's Day

ALBANY, NY– – Valentine's Day isn't called the day of Love for nothing; it is the day when couples flaunt their love and celebrate in their own unique way. With Valentine's Day being just around the corner, …

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ASO’s new season features Yo-Yo Ma, Carnegie Hall

Pianist Yefim Bronfman plays Beethoven on Feb. 9 and 10, 2013. Pianist Kevin Cole will play April 27, 2013, in Albany and on May 7, when the ASO returns to Carnegie Hall.

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Business as usual

If Gov. Cuomo really means to make New York “open for business” – as he’s repeatedly said – he needs to pass the word to state agencies.

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Business as usual

Albany area dead last in retail jobs

The retail sector, which languished for much of the past four years, is showing new signs of life throughout much of the country.

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