A possible NYRA deal, state of the city Troy edition, Schenectady reconsiders fluoride, shedding light on Troy

posted Feb 8, 2008
Morning Blend

It looks like Spitzer, Silver and Bruno have more or less agreed on a new deal for NYRA. But apparently the racing association is not on board and it's still threatening to shut down Aqueduct next week. [TU]

During his state of the city address, Troy mayor Harry Tutunjian called for a city-wide property task assessment and continued his push to move city hall to the Verizon building on 6th. The word "boondoggle" also came up in reference to the Atrium. [Record]

Schenectady might stop putting fluoride in its water -- and dentists aren't too happy about it. [Daily Gazette]

A developer is looking to shed some light -- red and blue -- on the architecture in Troy's Hedley District (just north of downtown). [TU]

tags: politics, Schenectady, Troy

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