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Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011
Nearly $12,000 in contributions to Hull campaign just before election
In the seven days leading up to the Schenectady mayoral election on Nov. 8, Hull and his party received $11,893 in reported contributions, compared to no contributions during the same time period reported for Acting Mayor Gary McCarthy, the Democratic candidate.
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
Three local state senators score high on job creation
Three Capital Region state senators tied with the top scores as job creators in the state, according to the Business Council of New York State.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011
A Saratoga victory song
Singing in victory
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
A trick of our trade
Variations of the lede.
Friday, Nov. 4, 2011
Politicians using social media in campaigns
In recent years, politicians have begun using Facebook by creating candidate pages, inviting people to events and encouraging constituents to "like" them.
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
Gov. Cuomo backs McCarthy for Schenectady mayor
Governor Andrew Cuomo says Acting Mayor Gary McCarthy has proven his comeptence and willingness to make the tough calls.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
Hull picks up a green endorsement
The group poured $50,000 into the last mayoral campaign, but this time may not put up any money.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011
How putting up lawn signs is like the ballet
A healthy crop of lawn signs has sprouted in Ballston.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011
Protecting upstate
State Sen. Roy McDonald has three words of advice for whoever draws up the district lines for the makeup of the state Legislature - "upstate, upstate, upstate."
Friday, Sept. 30, 2011
Bills that Cuomo liked and disliked
Money is too tight to forgive the mistake the Schenectady City School District made years ago, Gov. Cuomo said in a veto message that will cost the school district $1.3 million.
