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Albany, NY (2009-10-21) US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is launching a new Innovation Agenda which she believes will position New York to lead the way in the high-tech economy of the future.

Free Wi-Fi Expanded in Albany

Albany, NY (2009-08-31) The City of Albany has received a grant from New York State to expand free wireless internet in the city.

Free Wi-Fi Expanded in Albany

Albany, NY (2009-08-31) The City of Albany has received a grant from New York State to expand free wireless internet in the city.

Google Buys Capital Region Video Firm

Clifton Park, NY (2009-08-07) Internet giant Google has announced it's intention to purchase 0n2 technology of Clifton Park for 106-point-5 Million dollars.

Stocks end higher on jobless claims, home sales (2009-11-25) NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in light trading volume on Wednesday, supported by data that pointed to stabilization in the labor and housing markets, areas that have fed concerns about a "double dip" recession.

Dubai seeks debt delay, some units cut to junk

(2009-11-25) DUBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dubai said on Wednesday two of its flagship firms planned to delay repayment on billions of dollars of debt as a first step toward restructuring Dubai World, the conglomerate that spearheaded the emirate's breakneck growth.

Fed told rule change could help with exit: source

(2009-11-25) NEW YORK (Reuters) - A handful of banks have told the Federal Reserve they could do more to support the central bank's exit from its emergency cash infusions if a key accounting rule was changed, according to a person familiar with the situation.

AIG, ex-CEO Greenberg reach pact to settle disputes

(2009-11-25) NEW YORK (Reuters) - AIG and former chief executive Maurice "Hank" Greenberg have reached an agreement to bury a long-standing, bitter legal battle and the insurer will turn over materials for the former boss to use in writing a memoir, as well as photographs and a Persian carpet.

Consumer, labor data buoy optimism on recovery (2009-11-25) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending and home sales rose more than expected in October, while new claims for jobless benefits fell sharply last week, suggesting the economic recovery was gaining traction.

Hershey Trust head's quandary: a kiss for Cadbury?

(2009-11-25) HERSHEY, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - To LeRoy Zimmerman, the taste of chocolate will always mean Hershey's.

U.S. new home sales rise sharply in October

(2009-11-25) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of newly built U.S. single-family homes in October rose more than expected to their highest level in a year, data showed on Wednesday, pointing to a stabilizing housing market after a three-year slump.

SEC probes derivatives in insider trading cases (2009-11-25) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators are increasingly looking beyond stocks in their insider trading investigations to examine derivatives and credit default swaps, a top Securities and Exchange Commission official said.