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At issue is a range of proposals on everything from how to improve the reporting of drugs being prescribed so that physicians and doctors can get more current information on what their patients are taking to how to improve the education of physicians in pain management.

Nipper's News: Winterpills, Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys, C.B. Smith & the Lucky Devils, Doc Scanlon's Pan Atlantic Swingsters WINTERPILLS: "We are thrilled, excited and nervous as a school-boy/girl to inform you of the upcoming release of our new full-length album on February 14," reports Philip Price of Winterpills.

Hurricane Irene taught the Capital Region how important it is to be ready for the unexpected, whether it's a natural disaster or something else.

Haven't booked a Valentine's Day dinner date yet? Fear not: you can make out with your better half in the observation deck of the Corning Tower for just $500, and as an added bonus, Brian Kolb will be there.

First Warning Forecast Closings/Delays Snow Emergencies Interactive Radar Sign Up for Text Alerts Sign Up for Email Alerts The Skiing Weatherman ALBANY, N.Y. - The vice chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board is set to testify at a New York Senate hearing on distracted driving.

The Board of Trustees of The College of Saint Rose proudly announced Friday the selection of Dr.

Good morning! Winter finally came? Certainly in Rochester, which was buried under lake effect snow.

Robert Jackson lived at 267 Lark Street while he attended Albany Law School before graduating 100 years ago in 1912.

View of the Vista Technology Park on Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012 in Slingerlands, NY.

Keith Raniere, founder of NXIVM, entering the Dalai Lama event and moments before being served with court papers at the Palace Theater in downtown Albany on Wed., May 6, 2009.

Gregory Maguire knows that folks who see the musical aA AoeWickedaA A and then pick up his book, aA AoeWicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,aA A may be surprised and overwhelmed by its density.

ArmyOfOneTV conducted an interview with guitarist Anton Reisenegger of the extreme metal supergroup LOCK UP on February 9 at Bogies in Albany, New York.

Albany County is working with the production agency "Social Interactive" to produce a series of three commercials to educate and motivate residents to prepare for emergencies and is looking for local talent to audition.

Cynthia A. Pettit of Albany was appointed director of Alumnae and Events at the Albany college preparatory school for girls.

Members of the Saratoga Springs High School Choraliers perform at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall during the 11th Annual High School Choral Festival in Troy, NY on Sunday, Feb.

The 32nd Great Northeast Home Show offers a world of improvement ideas at the Times Union Center and the Empire State Plaza in Albany.

Progress on Alexander Street in Albany as Habitat for Humanity builds ten new homes.

Police say the investigation began when the mother of a 16-year-old girl contact police over concerning text messages her daughter was receiving.

Police have identified the man involved in a police shooting in Albany on Friday.

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