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In one of the short personal reminiscences that the historian Tony Judt has been writing for The New York Review of Books he mentions that he was part of the "lucky generation" born in the affluent West after World War II, free to indulge in daydreams and passions.

The State University of New York's past, present and future are explored in a new book, titled "SUNY at Sixty: The Promise of the State University of New York." The book, a set of conference proceedings published by SUNY Press, illustrates SUNY's new strategic 10-year plan, with an in-depth look at the system's history, political landscape, ...

What happens between a novel and a consenting reader is usually a deeply personal activity, occurring behind the closed doors of individual minds.

The Battenkill Chorale, under Janet McGhee, artistic director, is accepting experienced choral singers for their May 1 performance of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" in the new Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College.

An investigation into an alleged case of deer poaching has led to a Cambridge, N.Y., man being held without bail for allegedly violating conditions of release and failing to get sex offender treatment.

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It's time for the rematch! Hubbard Hall Projects presents Battle of the Bands 3! Check out favorite local bands, tear up the dance floor and cast your vote for your favorite band in a fundraiser to support Hubbard Hall Projects! On Saturday, Jan.

He was 77. The cause of death was unclear. An ambulance was sent to Parker's home in Cambridge on Monday morning after reports of a sudden death, said Alexa Manocchio, spokeswoman for the Cambridge police department.

Tough week. As for Simon Cowell's impending departure from "American Idol," NBC/Jay Leno's failure at 10 p.m. and Democratic Sen.

The Rachel Cuite Trio, a Cambridge, N.Y.-based jazz trio, will perform Upstairs@111 on Saturday, Jan.

Authorities are trying to cleanse the town of drugs -- prescription drugs. From 10:00AM-2:00PM Saturday, residents in Cambridge and Greenwich can get rid of unnecessary medication, no questions asked.

When astronomers began spotting planets around distant stars in the mid-1990s, they were baffled.

I did some interesting interviewing Wednesday while writing about "Manhattan After Dark," a play being put on by The Living Library at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Saratoga Springs Public Library.

Taken By Trees , Anna Ternheim & El Perro Del Mar - dates, Robyn remix, Animal Collective cover Anna Ternheim @ Bowery Ballroom in October 2009 Taken by Trees released her new album, East Of Eden , via Rough Trade in September.

Since it's an ill wind that blows nobody good, even downwind from Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab and his deadly skivvies, we may owe a profound debt of gratitude to the Detroit underwear bomber.

It was a busy year at the polls in New York state in 2009, as boards turned over and some ascended politically.

A 44-year-old Washington County man died after he drove through an intersection Monday night and his car collided with another vehicle in Easton, State Police in Greenwich said this afternoon.

TROUBLE FOR A 33-YR-OLD CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL PHYS-ED TEACHER. POLICE IN WATERFORD SAY MICHAEL PROPER IS FACING A VARIETY OF CRIMINAL CHARGES, INCLUDING DRUNK DRIVING, AFTER AN INCIDENT FRIDAY NIGHT....IN WHICH HE'S ACCUSED OF REFUSING TO STOP FOR AN OFFICER, RUNNING HIS CAR INTO A BRIDGE, JUMPING THE SIDEWALK, AND CRASHING INTO A POLE.

Lessons and Carols Several festival services of Lessons and Carols will be offered this weekend in area churches.

GQ magazine's resident Grumpy Old Man and restaurant critic Alan Richman has put forth his contenders for the ten best restaurants of the year.