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The GLC prepares @albanylaw.bsky.social students for careers in public service and provides non-partisan legal research and analysis on pressing issues facing state and local government officials and policymakers. lnk.bio/AlbanyLawGLC

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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Government Lawyer-in-Residence Bennett Liebman appeared on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social to discuss New York State's lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi. The central question: Do predictive markets and sports trading fall under gambling laws? spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/...
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Breaking down New York's lawsuit against prediction market Kalshi
The lawsuit seeks to stop Kalshi from operating in New York.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
In this video, GLC Research Assistant Anna Meisenburg ’26 talks about her new explainer co-authored with Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman. The explainer breaks down New York's Even-Year Election Law and questions facing the courts: www.albanylaw.edu/government-l...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
GLC Director Patrick Wildes ’16 recently joined CBS6 Albany Power & Politics to discuss the state of funding, resources, and staffing for mental health services in New York: cbs6albany.com/news/power-a...
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Albany Law's Patrick Wildes discusses mental health funding in State Budget proposal
Patrick Wildes, Director of Albany Law School’s Government Law Center, joined Power & Politics this week, discussing Governor Kathy Hochul's FY2027 Executive Bu
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Join us for a lively discussion about the legal and political significance of the NYS Governor's annual State of the State address and Executive Budget proposal: 📅 Tuesday, January 27 ⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 @albanylaw.bsky.social 🎫 Free and open to the public. RSVP: alumni.albanylaw.edu/sots2026
Flyer for event hosted by Albany Law Government Law Center. Power and Policy on the Second Floor: Experts on the State of the State and Executive Budget in New York. January 27, 2026, 5:30 PM. A panel discussion featuring experts who have played integral roles in the development of the State of the State and Executive Budget alongside several Governors. Featuring: Bob Bellafiore, Former Press Secretary to the Governor [headshot], Beth Garvey '04, Former Acting Counsel to the Governor [headshot], Moderated by Patrick Wildes '16, GLC Director and Former Assistant Secretary to the Governor for Human Services & Mental Hygiene [headshot], additional panelists to be announced. QR code to registration; registration URL alumni.albanylaw.edu/sots2026
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The ceremony and political influence of New York's State of the State is a relatively recent phenomenon. Did you know that past New York Governors simply delivered a written message to lawmakers until Gov. Alfred Smith delivered it in person in 1923? Learn more: www.albanylaw.edu/government-l...
Albany Law Government Law Center Explainer - The New York State of the State Address: Time, Place, and Manner, by Bennett Liebman, Esq. Includes QR code to access explainer.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
New mayoral administrations across New York will likely renew debates over who should make decisions about alleged police misconduct. @albanylaw.bsky.social Prof. Ava Ayers explains state statutes that shape police discipline and civilian oversight of policing: www.albanylaw.edu/government-l...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
On the heels of @albanylaw.bsky.social earning the #1 ranking in the country for government law by preLaw magazine, the fall has been a busy and meaningful season at the Government Law Center. Learn more in our latest newsletter: www.albanylaw.edu/blog/news-an...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Director Patrick Wildes '16 joined CBS6 Albany to discuss @albanylaw.bsky.social's #1 rank in government by preLaw Magazine: “We're working across our career center, our clinic, [and] government law center to make sure that students are prepared for careers." cbs6albany.com/news/local/a...
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Albany Law School tops preLaw magazine's ranking for government law programs
Albany Law School has been announced the top ranked school for government law by National Jurist's preLaw magazine.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
🎉 #1 in the Nation for Government! 🎉 National Jurist’s preLaw magazine has named @albanylaw.bsky.social the top law school in the country for government in its 2025 back-to-school issue. Read more: www.albanylaw.edu/the-albany-a...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Patrick Wildes '16, Director of the Government Law Center at @albanylaw.bsky.social recently joined The Capitol Pressroom to unpack recent state and federal actions concerning homelessness and involuntary psychiatric confinement. Listen to the interview here: capitolpressroom.org/2025/08/07/t...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
The GLC's latest explainer untangles the Medical Aid in Dying Act, a complex and controversial bill that was approved by both houses of the state Legislature and now awaits the Governor's decision to sign or veto the legislation. Read more: www.albanylaw.edu/government-l...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
The Government Law Center at @albanylaw.bsky.social trains students for meaningful careers in public service. GLC Fellows and interns share how their experiences have shaped their law school journey, built their network, and prepared them for impactful legal careers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDf2...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Patrick Wildes, Director of the GLC @albanylaw.bsky.social, spoke with @usatoday.com about a recent executive order on homelessness. Wildes stressed the importance of centering solutions around housing—especially for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. bit.ly/4l9CJIu
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Overlay: USA TODAY Logo, with screenshot of article headline: "Drastic changes coming to homeless services, new Trump order promises," followed by "Trump wants to lock up people with drug or mental health challenges. Advocates say lack of housing is the real problem."
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Pat Wildes '16, Director of the Government Law Center at @albanylaw.bsky.social, recently provided expert commentary in a @washingtonpost.com article about President Donald Trump's new Executive Order, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Bennett Liebman, Government Lawyer in Residence at Albany Law School and expert on gambling and racing regulations in New York, discussed the NYC casino license bidding process with Newsday and Bloomberg last week. Newsday: archive.ph/Es0bO Bloomberg: archive.ph/atcSu
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
With early voting in primary elections underway, it's election season in New York! The GLC's latest explainer examines barriers to voting access for individuals incarcerated in local jails across the state and potential statutory reforms to address such barriers: www.albanylaw.edu/government-l...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
The GLC is proud to have partnered with the League of Women Voters of Albany County to host a Candidates Forum for the City of Albany Mayoral Race Democratic Primary. Thank you to all the candidates for sharing their visions and to the community for engaging in this important conversation! 🗳️
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
NEXT WEEK: Democratic primary candidates for Mayor in the City of Albany will participate in a public voter education forum at @albanylaw.bsky.social on June 12 from 6 to 8 PM. Candidates will address questions submitted by community members. Submit your questions by June 9: bit.ly/albanymayorq...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Richard Rifkin, GLC Legal Director, recently appeared on The Capitol Pressroom to discuss the debate over the constitutionality of a 2023 state law shifting the dates of municipal elections to even years. The law will be reviewed by the state’s top court. Listen to the interview at bit.ly/43t3T6h
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
The Government Law Center's latest explainer discusses new smartphone restrictions in New York schools enacted through the state budget process. Read more: www.albanylaw.edu/government-l... The explainer is part of the GLC's efforts to track law and policy enacted through the NY state budget.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Thank you to GLC Research Assistants Genevieve Bombard ’27 and Michael Poulopoulos ’26! This spring, Genevieve and Michael conducted research and prepared legal analysis on a variety of issues as part of the GLC's explainer program and Improving Interbranch Communication Project.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📢 One week from today! 📢 There is still time to register: bit.ly/andersonseries25 #LawSky
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
📢 Webinar: State and Local Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy 📢 📅 May 22, 2025 ⏰ 12 - 1 p.m. 🖥️ Zoom 🎟️ Free, open to the public. RSVP: bit.ly/andersonseri... Panelists will examine the interplay of state and federal immigration law and policy, and how recent changes impact matters in New York.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
RECORDING AVAILABLE: Last week, national security expert and former FBI Special Agent Asha Rangappa visited Albany to present a thought-provoking talk examining how complicit actors allow corruption to take root and flourish. Learn more: bit.ly/corruption25
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Attorneys in NY: Our next virtual CLE, The State of Homelessness in New York, will take place at noon on April 23. An expert panel will discuss pressing legal and policy issues which impact New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Register at alumni.albanylaw.edu/Anderson2025
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
In a new op-ed in @statnews.com, Government Law Center Director Patrick Wildes provides insights on the impact of the federal government's proposed funding cuts to programs providing mental health and substance use disorder services. www.statnews.com/2025/03/27/s...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The Government Law Center at @albanylaw.bsky.social is pleased to announce its spring programming calendar. These events are free and open to the public. Registration is required. To learn more and register, visit alumni.albanylaw.edu and click "Events."
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Only 2 weeks left until our program on climate change law in New York! Register at alumni.albanylaw.edu/anderson2025 In the meantime, read @albanylaw.bsky.social Prof. Jonathan Rosenbloom's op-ed on the role of local governments in mitigating climate change: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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Local Governments Can Go on Offense to Protect the Environment
Albany Law professor Jonathan Rosenbloom says local governments should coordinate their push to shore up environmental policies to stop federal resistance.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
GLC Director Patrick Wildes '16 was recently interviewed on the Lawyers in the Making Podcast. Pat discussed his career journey, the importance of mental health in the legal industry, and the GLC's efforts to support @albanylaw.bsky.social students on their unique journeys. Listen at bit.ly/3DrCPeQ
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Join us on March 27 for a virtual CLE on New York's climate agenda. Cinnamon P. Carlarne, President and Dean @albanylaw.bsky.social, will facilitate a panel discussion with experts from the NYS Public Service Commission, @nysdec.bsky.social, and the @sabincenter.bsky.social. bit.ly/andersonseri...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
The GLC's latest explainer examines the legal and policy implications of the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act and its role in the discourse surrounding an ongoing strike of corrections officers across New York State: www.albanylaw.edu/government-l...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman recently spoke with @gothamist.com about New York State governors' authority to remove local officials and the procedures that must be followed under state and local laws. gothamist.com/news/how-wou...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
This week’s theater news: The Broadway League releases 2023-2024 audience demographic report, and the Trump administration disbands the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities amid a flurry of executive orders touching on art, culture, and history. Read more at bit.ly/4jOgU1E
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Every week, Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman prepares a digest with the latest theater news in the Capital Region and beyond.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
This week, GLC Director Pat Wildes '16 recently met up with fellow Albany Law grad and NYS Assemblymember for the 109th District Gabriella Romero '18. We at the GLC are excited to collaborate with her moving forwards, and we are proud of her as the school’s only alum currently in the NYS Assembly!
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Commodity Futures Trading Commission to probe Super Bowl events contracts on Crypto.com and Kalshi: Do the contracts involving sports constitute “gaming” within the meaning of Commodities Exchange Act? Read more gambling news from New York State and beyond: bit.ly/3Qh85jk
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Every week, Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman prepares a digest with the latest gambling news in New York State and beyond.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Continuing Legal Education credit (1.0 Professional Practice) is available for attorneys based in New York who attend our upcoming program on education. More details below. #LawSky
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
There's still time to register for our upcoming CLE on Current Issues in New York State Education (Feb. 6, 12 p.m. via Zoom). Panelists will discuss critical issues facing the P-12 education community and lawmakers in New York State. Register at alumni.albanylaw.edu/Anderson2025
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Join us on Feb. 6 to discuss critical issues facing P-12 education and lawmakers in New York, including Foundation Aid, cell phones in schools, and the prospect of universal free school meals. CLE credit for attorneys in NY. Free, virtual, open to the public. RSVP: alumni.albanylaw.edu/Anderson2025
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
New in the Albany Law Review: Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman examines the historical context and court challenges to Article V, Section 4, of the NYS Constitution, which governs appointments of state department heads, boards, and commissions. www.albanylawreview.org/article/1277...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Last week, Legal Director Richard Rifkin spoke with The Altamont News about the town board in Berne, where only two members remain after three members resigned in August. Without a quorum, the board cannot pass motions involving important government operations. altamontenterprise.com/01102025/ber...
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
It’s the last stretch of finals and the last week before Albany Law closes for the winter holidays. The GLC team has set up a study space for Government Law Center Fellows—we have coffee, hot cocoa, and snacks! Please note that the Albany Law School campus is closed December 23 through January 1.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
This week’s theater news: • 2024: A year of collaborations among federal agencies in support of the arts • SCOTUS declines to hear Broadway producer’s suit against Actors’ Equity Association • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to make Broadway debut Read more: bit.ly/3ZFRdab
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Every week, Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman prepares a digest with the latest theater news in the Capital Region and beyond.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
This week's gambling news: • Appellate Division allows suit against Shinnecock officials, cites cases involving tribal casinos • Sands Casino environmental report generates debate • Senators call for antitrust investigation into DraftKings, FanDuel Read more at bit.ly/4ggs656 or scan the QR code.
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Every week, Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman prepares a digest with the latest gambling news in New York State and beyond.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Last week, the GLC hosted the Fall 2024 Fair Trial/Free Press Conference: Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, and the Rule of Law. Thank you to our guest speakers, moderators, and audience for a successful program! The video recording will be available on Albany Law School’s YouTube channel.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
Richard Rifkin, Legal Director at the GLC, recently discussed New York's Proposition 1 with Brian Lee for the New York Law Journal: www.law.com/newyorklawjo... #LawSky
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
This week’s theater news: · A Third Space arts collaborative puts the focus on inclusivity in Albany · Program puts spotlight on Schenectady’s Black history · Upstate NY theaters boost local economy through the arts · Broadway Votes, HeadCount launch voter engagement sweepstakes bit.ly/4fYxDNK
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Every week, Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman prepares a digest with the latest theater news in the Capital Region and beyond.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
This week's gambling news: · Bills for NYC casino licenses and iGaming stall · MLB star Jayson Werth keynote at Saratoga Racing & Gaming Conference · Gaming Commission report says track conditions lead factor in horse deaths · Seneca election could affect casino negotiations bit.ly/3ySsR3L
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Every week, Government Lawyer in Residence Bennett Liebman prepares a digest with the latest gambling news in New York State and beyond.
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 07/06/2024
This week’s gambling news: · NY downstate casino deadlines legislation amended · NY Senator introduces online poker legislation · NY Senate passes bill on gambling ad warnings passes · Saratoga Springs hosts Belmont Stakes amid park renovation Read more: governmentlawcenter.omeka.net/items/show/599
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 07/06/2024
This week's theater news: · Bill in U.S. Senate would give $1B to nonprofit theaters annually · Report: How Cultural Solidarity Fund distributed $1B to NYC arts workers · LGBTQ Pride in theater: progress and paths forward Read more: governmentlawcenter.omeka.net/items/show/598
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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School @albanylawglc.bsky.social · 03/05/2024
Theater news in NYS and beyond: · Theater reviews in the Capital Region · Amherst, NY, residents to vote on $11M bond for community theater · Actors’ Equity sets deadline for Development Agreement negotiations with Broadway League · 2024 Tony nominations announced Read more: bit.ly/4diZd7j
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