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2011 ARCHIVES
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December 26
It was revealed last week that NYRA took too large of a cut from exotic bet winnings. Does this discourage you from betting on the horses?

December 21
Is a white Christmas important to you?

December 19
Will North Korea become less isolated following the death of Kim Jong Il?

December 14
Radio station WOFX 980-AM will carry Boston Red Sox games in 2012, dropping New York Mets broadcasts. Are you in favor?

December 12
Should the design of the new Transfinder building at 440 State St. be made to fit in with the architecture of other historic downtown buildings?

December 7
Do you approve of the New York tax plan that will increase the income tax on the wealthiest residents while providing a tax break for the middle class?

December 1
Should you have to pay sales tax on online purchases?

November 30
Should a full recount of all ballots be done in the Schenectady mayoral race?

November 28
In response to noise complaints, Malta is considering restricting Sunday morning construction. Should contractors be restricted?

November 24
What's your favorite Thanksgiving pie?

November 19
Should federal prosecutors try Joe Bruno a second time?

November 14
Would an increase in the Saratoga County sales tax from 7 percent to 8 percent change your shopping habits in that county?

November 9
Who is the most electable presidential candidate among Republicans?

November 9
What should happen to Joe Paterno in the wake of alleged child sexual abuse by an assistant coach?

November 6
Do you plan to vote on Tuesday?

November 2
Are you planning to switch from a bank to a credit union?

October 31
Are you in favor of Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's "9-9-9" tax plan (9 percent personal income tax, a 9 percent national sales tax and a 9 percent business tax)?

October 25
What is the most important issue in the Schenectady mayoral race?

October 18
Should the PEF membership approve the new contract?

October 11
Will the Occupy Wall Street protests citing corporate greed and the gap between rich and poor accomplish anything?

October 5
What type of restaurant would you like to see built adjacent to the new Target store on Route 50 in Glenville?

October 3
Will you go to a theater to see "The Place Beyond the Pines" when it's released late next year?

September 27
Will you be more apt to take a train out of Schenectady once the new station and second track to Albany are built?

September 23
How have you personally helped victims of the recent flooding?

September 20
Do you agree with President Obama's plan to tax the rich?

September 14
Should the Schenectady school district charge district residents to swim in the school pool?

September 12
Will you vote in the Sept. 13th primary?

September 8
How would you describe the damage to your home or business sustained from Tropical Storm Lee?

September 6
Do you find yourself using more public transportation these days because of high gas prices and concern for the environment?

August 30
How would you describe the damage you sustained as a result of Hurricane Irene?

August 25
Should pit bulls be banned?

August 23
Did you feel the tremors on Tuesday?

August 17
'Back to school' time is almost here. How do you feel about it?

August 15
Have you seen any of the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" in and around Schenectady?

August 12
Is Tiger Woods still a serious threat to compete and win at golf's major events?

August 8
The Dow Jones Industrial average fell sharply again today (Monday) after the S&P downgrade. What are you going to do with your investments?

August 1
Should police and emergency officials be allowed to text while driving?

July 27
How should the U.S. budget deficit be reduced?

July 21
The 135th and final flight of NASA's space shuttle fleet landed safely Thursday. Are you in favor of the decision to end the shuttle program?

July 15
The 2011 Saratoga Race Course meet begins in one week. How many days out of the 40 do you plan on going?

July 11
Are you excited about the two movies ("The Place Beyond the Pines" and "Indelible") that will be filmed in Schenectady?

July 7
The U.S. Postal Service ran a deficit of $8 billion last year as more people pay bills and communicate electronically. The Postal Service should ...

July 5
Did you follow the Casey Anthony trial in Florida?

June 29
What is your favorite summer vacation destination?

June 24
Do you agree with the president's plan to pull 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by December and another 23,000 by the end of next summer?

June 20
Should schools be required to teach CPR?

June 14
Should New York legalize same-sex marriage?

June 12
Would you be willing to take a pay cut, a furlough or lag pay if it would save the job or jobs of co-workers?

June 10
Who is your pick to win Saturday's 143rd Belmont Stakes?

June 8
How are you staying cool?

June 4
Should New York state allow hydrofracking?

June 2
In light of the string of devastating tornadoes across the U.S. already this year, how worried are you about a catastrophic storm hitting the Capital Region?

May 31
Should online gambling be regulated?

May 26
What are your plans for the holiday weekend?

May 24
Who will be voted the winner Wednesday night on the season finale of 'American Idol'?

May 23
Should the Schenectady Police Department hold open disciplinary hearings?

May 19
The Unabomber's (Ted Kaczynski) possessions are being auctioned online to benefit his victims. Would you want to own any of the items?

May 15
How would you rate the condition of Schenectady roads?

May 12
Will you be eating less ice cream now that prices are rising?

May 9
Do you think the world is a safer place now that Osama bin Laden is dead?

May 4
Should laws be enacted regulating teens' use of tanning parlors?

May 2
Should the U.S. release a photo of Osama bin Laden's body?

April 30
What do you think of coin drops?

April 26
Are you going to watch the royal wedding Friday morning?

April 23
Should employers prohibit workers from playing computer games and visiting social networking sites?

April 20
Should all students attending proms be required to submit to alcohol testing?

April 17
Is playtime too structured for kids today?

April 11
Which should be the official state vegetable?

April 10
Will Barack Obama win a second term in 2012?

April 2
Should the media be banned from court in the case of the 12-year-old Wilton boy accused in the shooting death of his friend?

March 31
Are you happy with the new state budget that was passed this week?

March 28
How much time do you spend on Facebook?

March 23
My favorite Elizabeth Taylor film is ...

March 20
Was UAlbany right in cancelling Fountain Day?

March 18
Should the U.S. take military action in Libya?

March 13
Do the problems at nuclear power plants in Japan since Friday's earthquake and tsunami make you less apt to support a nuclear plant in the Capital Region?

March 11
Proctors' Broadway Series for 2011-2012 includes these five shows. Which show are you most apt to buy tickets for?

March 7
Would you welcome a nuclear power plant in the Capital Region?

March 4
Are you cutting back on your driving with gas prices now over $3.60?

February 28
Should racinos be allowed to offer casino gambling?

February 23
Which film will win "Best Picture" at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday night?

February 18
Should the Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers have fled the state to block an anti-union bill?

February 16
Are you going to see "The Lion King" at Proctors?

February 14
Which Grammy Awards performance was your favorite?

February 9
What do you think of Schenectady Mayor Brian Stratton leaving office before his term is up?

February 6
Should medicinal marijuana be legalized in New York?

February 2
Who will win the Super Bowl?

February 1
What is your favorite thing to do when you're snowed in?

January 30
Do you support a 2 percent tax cap on local property tax increases?

January 26
On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being great, how would you rate the president's State of Union address?

January 23
Should there be a law requiring skiers to wear helmets?

January 21
What president would you have liked to have met?

January 19
Should SUNY colleges and universities be competing for state funding?

January 17
Should there be stricter gun control laws?

January 11
Which show did you enjoy watching most as a kid?

January 5
Should New York state freeze the pay of state workers?

January 2
Should assessors be elected or appointed?

 

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Ed Noonan
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Margaret Hartley
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Marlene Kennedy
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Phil Johnson
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Mike Hochanadel
Jukebox
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Linda LeTendre
Waging Peace
Linda LeTendre Thank God there's another war looming
Steve Williams
Off the Northway
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Bill Danielson
Speaking of Nature
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Anne-Marie Hughes
Ask school counselor
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Ken Schott
Parting Schotts
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Food Forum
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Bob Cudmore
Focus on History
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Jeff Wilkin
Type A To Z
Jeff Wilkin Old News
Judy Atchinson
A Stubborn Woman
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Proctors staff
On and Off Stage
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Mike MacAdam
Seat in the Bleachers
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Bill Cain
The Devils' Details
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Bob Weiner
On The Ball
Bob Weiner Danes try JUCOS
Bob Weiner
In The Pocket
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