RNA institute unveiled at UAlbany

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 6:14pm

ALBANY – The University at Albany has unveiled its new RNA institute.

It's a state of the art facility that will house scientists, technicians and other employees.

“The heart of what happens here is to create a bigger - and a bigger view of RNA as being central to all of biology and therefore a target for new diagnostics and drugs “

Welcome to the world of RNA research. RNA, ribo-nucleic acid, a key building block in our bodies and it's key job - making proteins. So targeting RNA activity holds great promise for treating diseases.

“We can regulate or knock down MRSA by targeting its RNA. We can go after HIV the same way.”

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Cuomo bill details plans for tax-free zones in NY

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, June 10th, 2013, 3:50pm

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has released his bill for the tax-free job creation program he promoted last week during a statewide tour.

The bill detailing the program Monday for the first time shows it could be established upstate, in New York City's outer boroughs and on Long Island. It would exclude retailers, real estate and professional businesses.

Cuomo wants to create tax-free zones on or near public and private campuses. New employers would have to partner with a campus in an academic field. That could involve high-technology companies.

The companies and their employees wouldn't pay state or local taxes, including income taxes, business taxes, property taxes, and Metropolitan Transportation payroll taxes, for 10 years.

After five years, employees or owners making $200,000 or more would pay some taxes.

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Free science exhibit to be held for young children

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, June 10th, 2013, 3:28pm

SCHENECTADY - The Museum of Innovation and Science (MiSci) and The Sun Is My Favorite Star introduces kids age three to five to science for free Thursday or Saturday at 11 a.m.

Advanced registrants receive a free book with materials to continue studying science while at home.

Space and supplies are limited.

For more information or to registrar, call (518)-382-7890 x 224 or click here.

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UAlbany expands their RNA Institute

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Monday, June 10th, 2013, 11:35am

The University at Albany is unveiling a more than 9 million 15,000 square foot expansion to the RNA Institute Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.

It will be in the D’Ambra Auditorium in the Life Sciences Research Building.

The open-floor plan will enable better collaboration on investigative efforts to help design RNA technologies and drug therapies for cancer, Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS, and ALS treatments.

Parking is available in State Quad Gold and Indian Quad student parking lots.

For more information contact Kristin Marshall at (518)-956-8150.

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Former RPI business manager indicted on embezzlement charges

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Friday, June 7th, 2013, 2:20pm

TROY – A former business manager for RPI’s School of Architecture has been indicted on embezzlement charges from 2010.

Christine Dickson is accused of taking an RPI credit card, and using it to buy more than $300,000 in goods, services, and cash for personal use.

Both parties were hoping to resolve the case without an indictment, but were unable to come to an agreement.

Dickson should be arraigned, early next week.

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Tech Valley High students show off math skills

Submitted by Ben Gorenstein, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013, 2:00pm

Sophomores at Tech Valley High School are showing off their math skills.

The students in Algebraic Applications and Analysis were challenged to develop four solutions to a garden fence problem, using a quadratic equation.

The project tested both their math, and critical thinking skills.

Joseph Andreone from Greenville, Zachary Ruschmeyer from Averill Park and Justin Canaperi from Averill Park. (Picture courtesy: TVHS)

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Cuomo attends meeting on his 'tax-free' NY plan

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Monday, June 3rd, 2013, 5:59pm

ALBANY - It was not exactly a neutral audience. A meeting of state and private university leaders and regional economic councils would see their organizations prosper if the Governor's plan to attract business by establishing tax-free zones gets put in place.

"We know that businesses are attracted to low tax environments like plants are attracted to light," Governor Andrew Cuomo said. "It is that simple."

But if the plan to eliminate business, property, even income taxes for owners and workers in the special zones gets approved, then there would be less money to spend on state government or the rest of us would pay more, or both.

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