Accounting and contract negotiations are the dullest part of show business, except when they aren’t.
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‘Memphis’ Plays Poorly In New York
Tag Archives: New York State
New York Ends Its ‘Tampon Tax’
There were good reasons to exempt tampons from sales tax, but making New York more affordable was not among them.
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Gagging New Mexico Teachers
One state’s teachers are free to speak out about standardized tests – as long as they only say positive things.
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Staying Alert For Sepsis
Sepsis, which claimed Patty Duke’s life and is among the nation’s top killers, can be beaten if caught early. Awareness is key.
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Squashing A Single Bug
You don’t cure a pest infestation by squashing a single bug, and you don’t cure endemic corruption with a single conviction.
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Would Better Maps Mean Better Cell Service?
Sen. Chuck Schumer’s cell service crusade won’t improve cell service, but that was never the point.
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Checking The Odds On Fantasy Sports
Winning at fantasy sports takes skill; winning the New York lottery does not. Guess which has been deemed illegal gambling.
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Courage Or Chutzpah?
In upstate New York’s economic desert, Cuomo’s minimum wage boost will make government the employer of first resort.
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Made In New York: The 90-Day Email Shredder
New York state government thrives in the dark, just like a mushroom. Hence a policy of destroying emails after just 90 days.
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DraftKings Returns To New York
Online fantasy sports returns to New York, with players ready to play and the state ready to collect its cut.
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