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Tuesday, December 04, 2012  New York is among five states planning to add at least 300 hours of learning time to the calendar for some schools starting next year.

Sunday, November 06, 2011  On this final weekend before Election Day, candidates are busy going door to door trying to lock down votes.  Democrat Khalid Bey and Green Party Howie Hawkins are running against each other for a seat on the Syracuse Common Council.  With voter turnout expected to be at an all-time low this year, both candidates know they need to get voters to the polls.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  The protesters represented a variety of view points, but they all agreed on one thing…  Governor Cuomo's promise of shared sacrifice rings hollow.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  The new year will bring a stronger voice for conservatives, once on New York's endangered list, and for liberals with an environmental bent following gains they made in the November elections.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  A well known name in politics who has been running for office for years unsuccessfully will now head the Green Party.

Friday, October 22, 2010  A new kind of campaign asks: "Where are the (expletive) jobs?"

Tuesday, October 19, 2010  The seven candidates in New York governor's race have participated in their first debate, with Democrat Andrew Cuomo showing himself as steeped in how state government works and should be fixed.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about the loss of stature for New York. The debate among the candidates for governor set the Empire State back another notch.  Voters deserve better.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  Carl Paladino has called on Andrew Cuomo to debate with 3rd Party candidates, but that was before Rick Lazio dropped out of the race.

Friday, May 28, 2010  Hawkins hopes his candidacy will push the political agenda in a different direction.

Monday, May 17, 2010  The Green Party of New York State has formally announced its nomination of Howie Hawkins in the gubernatorial race.

Saturday, May 15, 2010  The Green Party of New York State has formally announced its nomination of Howie Hawkins in the gubernatorial race.