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Rigid bureaucracy, poor administration blamed as New York recovery program leaves flooded-out residents stranded. More
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Why is New York getting so much more Hurricane Sandy recovery money than New Jersey? More
Is augmented reality just a smart-phone party trick or could it be solace for an increasingly populated planet? More
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The wheels of New York State government may grind slowly, but they grind finer than the espresso at your local Starbucks. More
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