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#1646: Lydia Davis’ “Essays One” | The Book Show

Book "Essays One"

Lydia Davis is a writer whose originality, influence, and wit are beyond compare. Best known for her masterful short stories and translations, Davis’ gifts extend equally to her nonfiction. In “Essays One” Davis has, for the first time, gathered a selection of essays, commentaries, and lectures composed over the past five decades.

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#2005: $6 Billion Budget Gap; Governor Cuomo; SUNY’ University Address | The Legislative Gazette

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The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: legislators hear testimony on Governor Cuomo’s budget and how to close a $6 billion budget gap. Our political observer Alan Chartock shares thoughts on his conversation with the Governor this week; and the Chancellor of SUNY delivers her annual […]

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#2004: The Governor’s Plan & Sentencing Of Chris Collins | The Legislative Gazette

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The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: The Governor releases his budget proposal, our political observer Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the politics behind the Governor’s plan; and we’ll have reaction to the sentencing of former Congressman Chris Collins.

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