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Upstate leaders are watching for signs of what is ahead now that Democrats will soon control the State Senate. Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy says he knows Rochester's economy is important to state lawmakers.

WASHINGTON, BUSINESS WIRE -- Express, The Washington Post's free daily tabloid newspaper, officially relaunched its Web site on July 22, under the name expressnightout.com to reflect its increased emphasis on local events and nightlife and its mission to

Shoppers who crave electronics goodies, but are increasingly short on cash, may sacrifice a gym membership or movie popcorn just to get a new gadget like the "Google phone" this holiday season.

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