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Democrats offer Paterson little support
Gov. David Paterson is getting little support from Albany's other top Democrats as he fights what he calls attacks on his character...

  Paterson lashes back at rumors
 
GlobalFoundries builders moving HQ to arsenal
The construction company that is building the GlobalFoundries computer chip factory is moving its headquarters to the Capital Region...
 
Senate set to decide on Monserrate expulsion
The New York state Senate is set to decide whether to expel or censure a senator convicted of misdemeanor assault...

 Proposal would oust lawmakers for misdemeanors 
 
Votes to override governor's veto fall short   
Senate Democrats say Republicans killed the ethics reform that New York sorely needs...
 
Albany schools face budget crisis, staff cuts   
The Albany City School District is facing a budget crisis that could leave around thirty people unemployed.
 
River Rats future remains in doubt
The future of the AHL hockey in Albany is in question now more than ever.  A news conference is scheduled in Charlotte for a major hockey announcement weeks after report the River Rats would be sold to a group in that area...
 Big Board Blog: Fuccillo looking to own AHL team
 
Teens facing felonies for 'sexting'   
Two area teens were charged with felonies this weekend for "sexting," underscoring the need for parents to know what's on their child's phone and computer...
 
Paterson lashes back at rumors
Gov. David Paterson is lashing back at what he calls an orchestrated, scandalous assault on his character that includes unsubstantiated accusations about womanizing and drug use that he flatly denies...
 Gov won't resign, spokeswoman says
 Paterson meets with lawmakers over future
 
Rx Drug discount cards available in Albany County   
This week each of the 128,000 households in Albany County will receive the ProAct card. It entitles holders to between 20 and 70 percent off their prescription drugs...
 
Inmates, horses get 2nd chance together
It may seem like the words "horse" and "inmate" don't go together, but at a small farm in Ulster County they match up perfectly...
 
Gov won't resign, spokeswoman says
A spokeswoman for New York Gov. David Paterson is calling rumors about his personal behavior "absolutely false" and says he will not resign...
 Paterson meets with lawmakers over future
 
Proposal would oust lawmakers for misdemeanors   
A day before the New York state Senate is expected to decide whether to expel a senator convicted of misdemeanor assault, Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada has proposed legislation to require the automatic expulsion of senators in such cases...
 
Paterson meets with lawmakers over future
Gov. David Paterson has met privately with key Democratic leaders about his re-election plans even as questions continue to swirl around the state Capitol about a variety of unproven accusations involving the Democratic governor's personal conduct...
 
Niskayuna girl asks for donations, not presents   
Lizzie Hoole celebrates her birthday by asking her guests to make a donation to Haitian relief instead of bringing her gifts.
 
Gala draws hundreds, raises thousands   
"Hope 4 Haiti Benefit Relief Gala" drew close to 400 people to raise more money for relief efforts by the Red Cross.
 
Annual Chowderfest delicious   
Parting Glass is named "People's Choice Award" at annual Chowderfest in Saratoga Springs.
 
Car caught in Coeymans
Bronx man arrested in the Town of Coeymans for driving a stolen 2008 Porsche Cayenne.
 
Heart month turns to skiing, hair   
American Heart Association holds two big events during the first weekend in February for Heart Month.
 
Mechanicville liquor store robbed
Couple who hit a liquor store in Mechanicville still at large. Man threw clerk through store's window while woman cleaned out the register.
 
Cairo man faces larceny charges
A man from Cairo, who worked at a business in the Village of Catskill, allegedly stole $1,500 worth of bank receipts.
 
Pair saved in Schenectady fire
Two people rescued from house fire in Schenectady this morning.
 
$212,377 collected, benefit concert on Thursday   
Check is the culmination of "Your Help Counts -- Haiti" among the Red Cross, Price Chopper and NewsChannel13. Now, benefit concert "Hearts 4 Haiti" is Feb. 11 at the Palace Theater.
 
Rensselaer teen 'attemped' sex talk
Teenager arrested for allegedly having sexually explicit conversations online when he was really chatting with a member of the New York State Police.
 
Peacequilts for Haiti   
Interview Saturday morning about Bennington, VT based "Peacequilts for Haiti"
 
Globetrotting 'Saint' here Sunday    
Former Siena standout Tay Fisher returns to Albany as "Firefly," his alter-ego on the Harlem Globetrotters.
 
Teens charged in internet porn case
Two Saratoga County teenagers, who met at a church youth group, are now charged with sharing pornographic pictures over the internet.
 
Threats with gun over a dog
Rensselaer city man charged with possession of expandable baton and semi-automatic handgun, city police said.
 
Warren County woman on rampage
Police: Woman slashes boyfriend, drives drunk and rams marked police car in Town of Thurman.
 
Rensselaer teen charged with rape
18-year old boy charged with sexually abusing a 13-year old girl while at the boy's grandparents' house.
 
RPI invites future scientists, engineers   
Kids take part in Black Family Technology Awareness Day at RPI
 
Melissa Rycroft Woos Bradley Cooper at 'Valentine's Day' Premiere
Tue 09 Feb .8:44 AM
Tiger Woods and Elin's Wedding Pastor Offers Couple Marital Advice
Tue 09 Feb .8:19 AM
La Toya Jackson: 'You haven't heard the end'
Tue 09 Feb .8:8 AM