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Hip Hop Day in NY
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Recognizing June as Gun Violence Awareness Month
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Special Guest Introduction
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Special Guest Introduction
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Assembly Appoints Adrian Hale to the Board of Regents
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Financial Services Superintendent Testifies During Budget Hearing on Health
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Right to Refuse Work While in Prison
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Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Public Protection
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Black History Month
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Legislation Aimed at Keeping Our Communities Safe from Gun Violence
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