Category Archives: albany-area

Live from CRUMBS Cafe

Check out the excellent new local music CD Live from CRUMBS Cafe, a compilation of songs from the CRUMBS Cafe Radio Show spanning from 2007-2009. Believe it or not, back in a past life, before the internets were converted to … Continue reading

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Oooooh! Ahhhh! The fireworks here in Albania

Oooooh! Ahhhh! The fireworks here in Albania Continue reading

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It was all about Mr. Smith

NYS Sen. Hiram Monserrate has switched back to the dems, on the condition that they dump Malcolm Smith as majority leader. Showing their usual level of commitment to principle, they jump at the chance, forcing a 31-31 tie with no Lt. Gov. to cast the tie-breaking vote. State declares moral and functional bankruptcy. Continue reading

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This wouldn’t have happened to Eliot

As New York's government burns to the ground, we long for Spitzer Continue reading

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Senator goes rogue over $1.9M in pork

NYS Senator tips the balance of power b/c the Dems balked at giving him a $2 kickback Continue reading

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ACLU Sues Troy NY

My city sued for trumping up code violations to close controversial art display Continue reading

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N.Y. Senate Goes Republican with 2 defections

2 anti-gay-marriage Dems flip to give 'Publicans narrow majority; Gov. loses all control Continue reading

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Gay Marriage Faces Uphill Odds in New York Senate

Only 20 (of 32 needed) are definite 'yes' votes Continue reading

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