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Tech Investment Is Helping Buffalo Come Back, But Immigrants Are The Real Secret
Buffalo’s is a potential renaissance in two parts: immigrants are restoring some of the population lost to seven decades of decline. And, at the same time, the state’s money is helping to drive a new tech community. [Read more.]
AFL-CIO’s Mario Cilento on the State of Labor in New York
Chipotle, Amazon and Starbucks employees have all started to unionize, which may be one of the reasons a new poll from Gallup indicates that support for labor unions is at a 57-year-high in the U.S. Capital Tonight’s Susan Arbetter checked in with Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO. [Watch here.]
Why Can’t You Buy Whipped Cream in NY if You’re Under 21?
Everyone knows to bring their ID with them when going to buy alcohol or tobacco products — but what about when looking to get a can of Reddi Whip from the grocery store? There is a little-known state law that is causing confusion over who can purchase the ice cream topping. [Read more.]
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