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Did You Miss the News Near Albany Today?

GNA — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:30:49 +0000

National - The deadly capsizing of the Costa Concordia could cost a lot, coming at the worse time of year. Of course this time of year is the start of the peak of booking season for cruises.

It's Federal Government Shutdown Sing-Along Time (VIDEO) (SONG PARODY)

Richie Phillips — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:23:45 +0000

You asked for it! Time for a little sing-along to help you through what could be a nasty couple of days down in Washington DC. In fact, this time it's on video so you can see what the studio looks like, and gather around the "virtual piano bar" on the Sean and Richie Show

New York State Budget May Pass On Time

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:59:52 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have actually come to an agreement on a new budget for the state, which will include no new taxes or tax increases. Albany may be on the right track. It also will reduce the state’s spending. This will be the first time in a long time that the state’s [...]

An Actual On Time Budget In NY? (AUDIO)

Richie Phillips — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:51:50 +0000

Praise the Lord and pass the merlot! We’ve got, in theory, a budget ”agreement” in New York. And we did it before the deadline. (Again, in theory–they still have to sign the paperwork). According to the Albany Times Union, if it is passed we will have a budget with $132 billion in state spending, which is a 2 percent [...]

What Really Happens When The Government Shuts Down?

Richie Phillips — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:42:41 +0000

There is a real threat to our beloved nation’s stability–a shutdown! Shutting the whole government down? Besides the embarrassment we have to weather around the world, what does that actually mean? Do they put plywood on the doors to the Oval Office? Do they hold an “everything must go” sale at the Obama’s home? Not [...]