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Sen. Hiram Monserrate, D-Queens, waves to the gallery in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Senate is set to decide whether to expel or censure Monserrate, who was convicted of misdemeanor assault. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Sen. Hiram Monserrate, D-Queens, waves to the gallery in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Senate is set to decide whether to expel or censure Monserrate,...   (Associated Press)
Thilde Jensen of Truxton, N.Y, protests against natural gas drilling in New York state during a rally in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Opponents to drilling say the watershed for the greater New York City area is threatened by the hydraulic fracturing and the DEC fails...
Thilde Jensen of Truxton, N.Y, protests against natural gas drilling in New York state during a rally in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Opponents to drilling say the watershed for the greater...   (Associated Press)
Bill Hall of Windsor, N.Y., left, and Chris Gross of Hancock, N.Y., hold signs in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, supporting natural gas drilling in New York state. Landowners say they should be able to sell drilling rights in the western Catskills and Southern Tier, that...
Bill Hall of Windsor, N.Y., left, and Chris Gross of Hancock, N.Y., hold signs in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, supporting natural gas drilling in New York state. Landowners say they should be...   (Associated Press)
Harold Ford Jr. talks to reporters at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. The former congressman from Tennessee and current New York City resident visited Albany as he continued to tour his adopted homestate. Ford insisted that he has yet to make up his mind...
Harold Ford Jr. talks to reporters at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. The former congressman from Tennessee and current New York City resident visited Albany as he continued to...   (Associated Press)
Harold Ford Jr. tours the Assembly Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. The former congressman from Tennessee and current New York City resident visited Albany as he continued to tour his adopted homestate. Ford insisted that he has yet to make up his...
Harold Ford Jr. tours the Assembly Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. The former congressman from Tennessee and current New York City resident visited Albany as he continued...   (Associated Press)
Harold Ford Jr, right, is given a tour of the Legislative Correspondents Association by New York Post reporter Frederic Dicker at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. The former congressman from Tennessee and current New York City resident visited Albany as he continued to tour...
Harold Ford Jr, right, is given a tour of the Legislative Correspondents Association by New York Post reporter Frederic Dicker at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. The former congressman...   (Associated Press)
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks before a joint legislative hearing on the proposed executive budget in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Bloomberg says Gov. David Paterson's proposed 2010-11 budget would cut $1.5 billion in funding to the city. He says it will force layoffs...
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks before a joint legislative hearing on the proposed executive budget in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Bloomberg says Gov. David Paterson's proposed...   (Associated Press)
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks before a joint legislative hearing on the proposed executive budget in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Bloomberg says Gov. David Paterson's proposed 2010-11 budget would cut $1.5 billion in funding to the city. He says it will force layoffs...
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks before a joint legislative hearing on the proposed executive budget in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. Bloomberg says Gov. David Paterson's proposed...   (Associated Press)
Contrasting the drilling waste water before and after purification through the HTI's Green Machine (Photo: Business Wire)
Contrasting the drilling waste water before and after purification through the HTI's Green Machine (Photo: Business Wire)   (Associated Press)
Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., walks through the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., after speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., walks through the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., after speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)   (Associated Press)
Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)   (Associated Press)
Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
Bruce Blakeman, who is running against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)   (Associated Press)
New York Gov. David Paterson explains his executive budget proposal during a speech in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York Gov. David Paterson explains his executive budget proposal during a speech in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)   (Associated Press)
New York Gov. David Paterson explains his executive budget proposal during a speech in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. At right are budget director Robert L. Megna, and Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York Gov. David Paterson explains his executive budget proposal during a speech in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. At right are budget director Robert L. Megna, and Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch....   (Associated Press)
New York Gov. David Paterson, left, chats with Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch at Paterson's executive budget presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York Gov. David Paterson, left, chats with Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch at Paterson's executive budget presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)   (Associated Press)
New York Budget Director Robert L. Megna explains New York Gov. David Paterson's executive budget proposal during a presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York Budget Director Robert L. Megna explains New York Gov. David Paterson's executive budget proposal during a presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)   (Associated Press)
New York state Sens. John DeFrancisco, R-Syracuse, left, and Carl Kruger, D-Brooklyn, right, chat before the start of Gov. David Paterson's executive budget presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York state Sens. John DeFrancisco, R-Syracuse, left, and Carl Kruger, D-Brooklyn, right, chat before the start of Gov. David Paterson's executive budget presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
New York state budget director Robert L. Megna, left, explains the details of New York Gov. David Paterson's executive budget proposal during a speech in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Seated at right are Paterson and New York Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York state budget director Robert L. Megna, left, explains the details of New York Gov. David Paterson's executive budget proposal during a speech in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. Seated...   (Associated Press)
New York state Sen. Dean Skelos, R-Rockville Centre, left, and Sen. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, chat before the start of New York Gov. David Paterson's executive budget presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York state Sen. Dean Skelos, R-Rockville Centre, left, and Sen. Malcolm Smith, D-Queens, chat before the start of New York Gov. David Paterson's executive budget presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
New York state Sen. John Sampson, D-Brooklyn, left, New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, center, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, chat before the start of Gov. David Paterson's executive budget presentation in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York state Sen. John Sampson, D-Brooklyn, left, New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, center, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, chat before the start of Gov. David Paterson's executive...   (Associated Press)
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Albany's Blake Metcalf (21) and Scotty McRae (12) battle with North Carolina's Travis Wear (43) and Will Graves (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany's Blake Metcalf (21) and Scotty McRae (12) battle with North Carolina's Travis Wear (43) and Will Graves (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
North Carolina coach Roy Williams speaks with Leslie McDonald during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Albany in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina coach Roy Williams speaks with Leslie McDonald during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Albany in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won...   (Associated Press)
Albany's Brett Gifford (54) looks on as North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) scores during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany's Brett Gifford (54) looks on as North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) scores during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina...   (Associated Press)
Albany's Will Harris (3) shoots as North Carolina's Will Graves (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany's Will Harris (3) shoots as North Carolina's Will Graves (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won...   (Associated Press)
Albany's Tim Ambrose (23) defends as North Carolina's Will Graves shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. Albany coach Will Brown looks on at right. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany's Tim Ambrose (23) defends as North Carolina's Will Graves shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. Albany coach Will Brown...   (Associated Press)
North Carolina's Travis Wear, left, shoots as Albany's Jake Lindfors and Blake Metcalf, right, defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina's Travis Wear, left, shoots as Albany's Jake Lindfors and Blake Metcalf, right, defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30,...   (Associated Press)
Albany coach Will Brown gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany coach Will Brown gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry...   (Associated Press)
North Carolina's Ed Davis dunks against Albany during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina's Ed Davis dunks against Albany during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)   (Associated Press)
Albany's Will Harris tries to shoot as North Carolina's John Henson (31) and Tyler Zeller (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. North Carolina won 87-70. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany's Will Harris tries to shoot as North Carolina's John Henson (31) and Tyler Zeller (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30,...   (Associated Press)
Albany's Brett Gifford (54) defends as North Carolina's Deon Thompson (21) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany's Brett Gifford (54) defends as North Carolina's Deon Thompson (21) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerry...   (Associated Press)
Albany's Fran Urli, left, defends as North Carolina's Leslie McDonald (15) drives to the basket while Tyler Zeller (44) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany's Fran Urli, left, defends as North Carolina's Leslie McDonald (15) drives to the basket while Tyler Zeller (44) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill,...   (Associated Press)
Albany's Brett Gifford and Fran Urli (4) battle with North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Albany's Brett Gifford and Fran Urli (4) battle with North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerry...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2009, file photo, New York Giants player Aaron Ross looks on during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y. After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make...
FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2009, file photo, New York Giants player Aaron Ross looks on during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y. After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring...   (Associated Press)
This is an Aug. 13, 2007, file photo showing Wally Backman, second from right, manager of the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League, during a game against the Aiken Foxhounds, in Albany, Ga. Backman was hired Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn...
This is an Aug. 13, 2007, file photo showing Wally Backman, second from right, manager of the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League, during a game against the Aiken Foxhounds, in Albany, Ga....   (Associated Press)
10-year-old Peyton Manning fan, Blake Holderman of New Albany, Ind. waits for the start of an NFL football game between New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
10-year-old Peyton Manning fan, Blake Holderman of New Albany, Ind. waits for the start of an NFL football game between New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Indianapolis....   (Associated Press)
Albany's Tim Ambrose (23) spins away from Syracuse's Kris Joseph during the second half of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Albany's Tim Ambrose (23) spins away from Syracuse's Kris Joseph during the second half of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches the action against Albany during the second half of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Boeheim won his 800th game after defeating Albany 75-43. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches the action against Albany during the second half of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Boeheim...   (Associated Press)
Syracuse fans celebrate coach Jim Boeheim's 800th career win after defeating Albany 75-43 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse fans celebrate coach Jim Boeheim's 800th career win after defeating Albany 75-43 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, center, celebrates his 800th win after defeating Albany 75-43 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, center, celebrates his 800th win after defeating Albany 75-43 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim talks with Brandon Triche during the first hal against Albany in the Coaches versus Cancer tournament in an NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Boeheim is trying for his 800th win. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim talks with Brandon Triche during the first hal against Albany in the Coaches versus Cancer tournament in an NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009....   (Associated Press)
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  • Sleepy drivers blamed for Thruway crashes

    Capital News 9 | 2/9/2010 2:04:00 PM

    Sleepy drivers are being blamed for two crashes involving tractor trailers on the New York State Thruway early Tuesday morning. More »

  • Comptroller's Audit Shows $880 Million In Lost Savings

    Fox 23 News | 2/9/2010 1:26:10 PM

    Five Year Audit of School Districts Says Too Much Is Set Aside in Reserve Accounts More »

  • Toyota announces another big recall

    Capital News 9 | 2/9/2010 1:10:00 PM

    Toyota has announced a global recall of about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix a brake problem. The recall includes more than 130,000 2010 Prius cars and nearly 15,000 2010 Lexus vehicles in the U.S. More »

  • Governor Paterson presses ahead with election plans

    Capital News 9 | 2/9/2010 12:41:00 PM

    Amid a swirl of unsubstantiated rumors, not only is Governor David Paterson not resigning, he's pressing ahead with his plans to run for a full term. Josh Robin joins us with the exclusive details. More »

  • Governor Paterson presses ahead with election plans

    Capital News 9 | 2/9/2010 12:41:00 PM

    Amid a swirl of unsubstantiated rumors, not only is Governor David Paterson not resigning, he's pressing ahead with his plans to run for a full term. Josh Robin joins us with the exclusive details. More »

  • Another liquor store burglarized in Schenectady

    Capital News 9 | 2/9/2010 12:29:00 PM

    Schenectady police have arrested a man in connection with a burglary at Guidarelli's Liquor on Broadway early Tuesday morning. More »

  • Another liquor store burglarized in Schenectady

    Capital News 9 | 2/9/2010 12:29:00 PM

    Schenectady police have arrested a man in connection with a burglary at Guidarelli's Liquor on Broadway early Tuesday morning. More »

  • Cohoes mayor to deliver State of the City address

    Capital News 9 | 2/9/2010 11:04:00 AM

    Revitalization and development in the City of Cohoes is the message that Mayor John McDonald will deliver in his annual State of the City address tonight. More »

  • Cohoes mayor to deliver State of the City address

    Capital News 9 | 2/9/2010 11:04:00 AM

    Revitalization and development in the City of Cohoes is the message that Mayor John McDonald will deliver in his annual State of the City address tonight. More »

  • GloFo Builders Moving to Watervliet

    Fox 23 News | 2/9/2010 10:52:33 AM

    The contracting company from Texas will be moving to the Capital Region, bringing with it over 190 new jobs. More »

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