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Numerous fake bills have been passed as real money on South Slappey Boulevard

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Story By Romney Smith
Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 5:13 p.m.

Albany law enforcement officials say there’s been a sharp increase of counterfeit bills circulating around South Slappey Boulevard

Albany law enforcement officials say there’s been a sharp increase of counterfeit bills circulating around South Slappey Boulevard.

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Albany Technical College breaks ground on new building

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The building will be used to further improve Albany Tech’s logistics program.

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Local college students have trouble collecting can goods

By Jeff AbelnToday at 12:42 p.m.

Friday, they set up in front of the West Police District on Dawson Road and collected at least 30 cans by noon.

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Charity Fashion Show

By Romney SmithYesterday at 10:21 p.m.

The Junior League of Albany hosted “The Good Life Glamour Fashion Show” to raise money for two charities.

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By Jeff AbelnYesterday at 3:07 p.m.

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Albany Transitional Housing celebrates program participants

By Romney SmithWednesday, November 18, 2009

The purpose of the program was to raise homelessness awareness and to celebrate the accomplishments of the program participants.

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AT&T gives $50,000 to local college

By Jeff AbelnWednesday, November 18, 2009

Albany Tech says the cyber café should be ready January 2011.

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By Ashley KnightWednesday, November 18, 2009

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Albany closer to getting its football team

By Ashley KnightTuesday, November 17, 2009

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Most of the proceeds will help raise money for Darton’s Scholarship Foundation.

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