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March 15th, 2013
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Freedom of Information Not a Clear Cut Issue | Editorial

Been trying to figure out exactly where I stand on the public having all this freedom of information. Its really not a clear cut issue to me. I am all for knowing how close registered sex offen ...

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March 15th, 2013
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Katz releases statement: "I am confident that once the facts are presented that this will quickly be put to rest" | Vote Up!

Assemblyman Steve Katz, R-Yorktown, released a statement this afternoon, calling his marijuana arrest "an unfortunate incident."

Here's the statement:
"In light of the unfortunate inci ...

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March 15th, 2013
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Katz didn't tell Assembly GOP leader about pot bust | Vote Up!

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb said he was not informed by Assemblyman Steve Katz that Katz had been ticketed for marijuana possession and speeding Thursday morning presumably on his way to th ...

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Report: Schools need greater mental-health resources | Vote Up!

To boost school safety, students need greater access to mental health care, according to a report Friday by the state School Boards Association.

Schools need more psychologists to treat at-r ...

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March 15th, 2013
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Cuomo names new communications director | Vote Up!

Melissa DeRosa, a former aide to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, has been named as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's communications director.

She is replacing Allison Gollust, who had the post for fou ...

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March 15th, 2013
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The Start of Something New | YWCP: Our Voice

At Young Women's College Prep Charter School, there are many activities and adventures a student will encounter. I love to have fun, so I have many favorite days, but my most favorite day at YWC ...

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March 15th, 2013
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PepsiCo to disclose lobbying efforts, political spending | Vote Up!

PepsiCo, the Westchester County-based beverage and food company, agreed to disclose its direct lobbying and contributions made to trade organizations, state comptroller's office announced Friday. read more about "PepsiCo to disclose lobbying efforts,..."

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March 15th, 2013
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Rochester

Video Games in a Museum? | Rochester Arts

Most everyone is some sort of a gamer, whether that means you play Call of Duty to strategically advance and complete missions or you simply log onto your iPhone for a quick game of Words with Frie ...

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March 15th, 2013
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An event worth attending | RocNext

An event very worth attending next week: UVANY Rochester (Information/Registration at UVANY Rochester). Monday, March 18, 5.30-8, RIT. All the local venture funds will be presenting, as will Rich ...

posted on
March 15th, 2013
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Rochester

A preview of tomorrow's blog | Webster Blog

Blog teaser!

The Webster village election takes place next Tuesday March 19, when residents will cast their ballots for mayor and two trustees. Earlier this week I sent a series of questions ...