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Nurses receive payout after lawsuit

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 5:08pm

ALBANY - More than 3,200 registered nurses in the Albany area are now receiving more than $1,000 each.

That's according to the nurses' union, SEIU.

It's part of a class action lawsuit that alleged five local hospitals violated federal antitrust laws by conspiring to suppress nurse wages.

The hospitals included Albany Medical Center, Ellis Health, Northeast Health, Seton Health and St. Peter's Health.

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Troy officials consider redevelopment plan for old City Hall site

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Friday, March 29th, 2013, 6:06pm

TROY - When Rhe Potenza opened her boutique in the Cannon Building, Troy City Hall was up and operating just across Monument Square.

But government moved out and eventually the building was torn down.

"I was a little nervous," Potenza said. "We did get traffic from City Hall. It did bring people downtown to the area."

When Troy officials requested development proposals recently, they received just one. It was from Judge Development Corporation, which has fixed up an old building just up from the City Hall site into apartments that start at $1,250 a month.

As for this potential project, "Really, it's a district," said potential developer Sam Judge. "It's comprised of several market rate apartment units. Retail units. Parking, there's a parking component and a very large public access component to activate the waterfront."

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AG fines Price Chopper over coupons

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 4:43pm

ALBANY – State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Tuesday that Price Chopper has agreed to pay a $100,000 fine for misleading consumers when it came to coupons.

Price Chopper says that despite signing the agreement they are not admitting any intentional wrongdoing.

The agreement follows an investigation into complaints that Price Chopper failed to disclose restrictions on double coupons. The attorney general’s office says the grocery store chain advertised that it accepted double coupons without explaining a policy to limit them “up to 99 cents.”

“In the current economy, it is more important than ever that consumers be presented with clear information about the terms and conditions of coupons and other sale offers," Schneiderman said in a statement. "Today’s agreement ensures that consumers will be protected from misleading advertising at these stores in the future."

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WNYT-TV to purchase WNYA-TV

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, February 25th, 2013, 11:22am

WNYT-TV, LLC, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Venture Technologies Group, LLC to acquire the broadcast assets of WNYA-TV, the My Network affiliate serving the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York market (#58).

Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. of St. Paul, MN, which has a long and successful history in broadcasting, is the owner of WNYT-TV, Albany-Schenectady-Troy’s NBC affiliate. WNYT-TV Vice President and General Manager, Steve Baboulis, said, “We are pleased to be adding WNYA’s programming to the services we currently provide in New York State’s Capital Region. We will work hard to enhance the good work WNYA has done in our market, and we look forward to this exciting opportunity.”

As part of this transaction, Venture Technologies and WNYT-TV also have entered into a Joint Sales Agreement, under which WNYT will provide sales services for WNYA.

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LGBT tourism marketing conference held

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Friday, February 1st, 2013, 1:15pm

POUGHKEEPSIE – On Wednesday, March 27, businesses in the Hudson Valley Tourism Area are invited to a one-day retreat focused on tourism marketing to the LGBT community in New York State.

The event, hosted by Big Gay Hudson Valley, will bring together the leading names in destination marketing to share their secrets in attracting the LGBT consumers to their offerings.

"With New York State serving as a national leader for GLBT rights and equality, businesses throughout the State stand to benefit tremendously from learning how to make themselves more appealing to gay & lesbian consumers," said Patrick Decker, event organizer and co-founder of Big Gay Hudson Valley. "This demographic is generally well-educated, affluent, and spends money on recreational ventures like travel. Speaking the right language with your marketing outreach is fundamental to getting their attention."

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Grand opening for frozen yogurt business held

Submitted by Anna Didio on Monday, January 14th, 3:17 pm

CLIFTON PARK - Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in Clifton Park had their Grand Opening on Monday, Jan. 14. at the Clifton Park Center Mall.

The ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 11 a.m. the store celebrated with gifts, special offerings, and delicious frozen yogurt.

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NY foods on display in Obama inauguration

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, 11:32am

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York wine and food will again be part of presidential inauguration in the celebration for President Barack Obama on Jan. 21.

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says the New York fare will be part of a traditional luncheon that will include the president, Vice President Joe Biden and congressional leaders.

The menu will include a wine from the Finger Lakes Region and another from Long Island; cheese from Cooperstown; honey from Rochester; apples from Columbia County for apple pie; and maple syrup from Dutchess County.

Schumer is again chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and picked the menu.

The wine will include a Tierce 2010 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling and a 2009 Merlot from the North Fork of Long Island.

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