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The Capitol Pressroom for March 31, 2011

March 31st, 2011 | Posted by WCNY Staff | No Comments
There are no protesters waking up this morning at the Capitol. A complete 5 floor reconnaissance of this building – with 2 dozen Dunkin Donuts in tow — ...

The Capitol Report | 03/31/11

March 31st, 2011 | Posted by Susan Arbetter | No Comments
Program: The Capitol Report Episode: 03/31/11 One budget, two views. Watch Video: http://video.wcny.org/video/1864728978/

War Room? Million Dollar Staircase? Nope, Meeting Rooms 1 – 4

March 31st, 2011 | Posted by Susan Arbetter | No Comments
Protesters were asked to leave the Capitol around 2ish.  That’s about an hour after the State Assembly adjourned.  AQE’s Billy Easton tells our Jim Felitte that around 300 protesters stayed over ...

Follow-up about Syracuse Symphony situation

March 31st, 2011 | Posted by Marie Lamb | No Comments
From syracuse.com, Melinda Johnson has some answers to questions about the Syracuse Symphony's suspended season.

School Aid Runs — the whole megillah

March 31st, 2011 | Posted by Susan Arbetter | No Comments
School Aid Runs  This is the raw material.  But for people who need to know asap, it’s best to view the source.  As the day progresses, I will be distilling the information ...

From Post-Standard –School Aid Runs: Onondaga County

March 31st, 2011 | Posted by Susan Arbetter | No Comments
Thank you Teri Weaver. Albany —As protesters filled the Capitol late Wednesday night, state lawmakers passed a state budget bill that cuts aid to Onondaga County school districts by $24 million, ...

Norman’s news: 3/31/2011 (Updated, 9:41 a.m.)

March 31st, 2011 | Posted by Marie Lamb | No Comments
Here are a few of Norman Lebrecht's latest from his blog, Slipped Disc. I've had to add to this several times since early this morning; a lot happening today! 1) Opera ...

Hail to you all, O Frantic Ones! :-)

March 30th, 2011 | Posted by Marie Lamb | No Comments
Those of us who read Marvel comic books back in the day will recall that their guiding genius, Stan Lee, fondly referred to their fans as “Frantic Ones.” As you ...

Dean Skelos on The Capitol Pressroon

March 30th, 2011 | Posted by WCNY Staff | No Comments
Jim Felitte our ace TV guy decided we should try to videotape my radio interview with Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. We discussed the budget and whether or not ...

The Capitol Pressroom for March 30, 2011

March 30th, 2011 | Posted by WCNY Staff | 2 Comments
Scores of demonstrators angry at cuts to education are expected to rally at the Capitol today. Among them will be former Green Party candidate for Governor Howie Hawkins and ...