Albany articles
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A #PlasticsChallenge for Albany (and Listeners!)
Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics, professor at Bennington College and former EPA Region 2 administrator, talks about a new effort to keep New York State accountable to reduce single use plastics. Then, listeners call in to share an honest assessment of the single use plastics in their lives.
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Hochul makes ‘Back to Basics’ reading announcement in Albany
Governor Kathy Hochul made an announcement regarding reading education Friday in Albany. “Back to Basics” reading legislation was signed into law as part of the FY 2025 budget.
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President Biden grants clemency to Albany woman Stacy Wilder
ALBANY — President Joe Biden granted clemency to a city woman who spent more than four years in federal prison for a nonviolent drug conviction. Stacy L. Wilder, 49, was one of several individuals given clemency on Wednesday, according to the White House. Wilder could not immediately be reached for comment. She and a co-defendant, Reginald V. Lacy, were indicted in September 2001 on several drug charges. The pair pleaded guilty several months later. Wilder was sentenced to more than five years...