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Tamara Starr’s Biography

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I am a multimedia journalist with over 15 years of experience in journalism and publishing, and host of Tamara Tries WITH YOU.

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Latham crash survivor in Top 5 for Ms. Health & Fitness Competition

Latham crash survivor in Top 5 for Ms. Health & Fitness Competition

LATHAM, N.Y. (WNYT) - A Latham woman who survived a serious tractor-trailer collision is now ranked among the…

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The push to modernize "Bottle Bill" as redemption centers close

The push to modernize "Bottle Bill" as redemption centers close

For decades, New York's "Bottle Bill" has been credited with reducing litter and boosting recycling rates acr…

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Legacy of love and racing at Bond Racing Stable

Legacy of love and racing at Bond Racing Stable

From humble beginnings to a household name in horse racing, trainer and President of Bond Racing Stable, Jim …

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Teen finds healing and purpose through paintball after tragic loss

Teen finds healing and purpose through paintball after tragic loss

For most, paintball is just a weekend hobby. But for Luke Winchell, the field at Hornets Nest Paintball in An…

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Tamara Tries rope course at Adirondack Extreme

Tamara Tries rope course at Adirondack Extreme

If you're craving a high-flying thrill this summer, you might want to head to the treetops. The Adirondack Ex…

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Tamara Starr tries circus arts at Good Karma Studio

Tamara Starr tries circus arts at Good Karma Studio

Forget the treadmill and say goodbye to boring gym routines-this week's edition of Tamara Tries is flipping t…

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Albany Tulip Festival returns to Washington Park this weekend

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By Tamara Starr
| WNYT-TV (Albany, NY) Verified
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)  – One of the Capital Region’s signature spring traditions returns this weekend as the 78th annual Albany Tulip Festival takes over Washington Park. The free, family-friendly event runs Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Washington Park in Albany.
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Hochul announces $268B budget deal with immigration protections, housing reforms

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By Tamara Starr
| WNYT-TV (Albany, NY) Verified
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York leaders agreed on a 2027 budget focused on lowering costs, expanding protections and speeding up housing and infrastructure. Hochul announced the deal with legislative leaders and said the budget is built around affordability, public safety and protections against federal immigration enforcement. A preliminary estimate puts the FY 2027 budget at $268 billion, and the press release said it does not raise income or statewide business taxes.
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State budget announcement set for 9 a.m. at the Capitol

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By Tamara Starr
| WNYT-TV (Albany, NY) Verified
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — An announcement on a possible budget agreement is scheduled to take place at the Capitol on Thursday moning. Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding a news conference in the Red Room at about 9 a.m. New York state lawmakers have been working to pass a budget — more than five weeks after the April 1 deadline passed. Negotiations continued late into Wednesday night at the state Capitol after a possible budget announcement was scrapped earlier in the evening.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editor/Journalist for Patch.com

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! A part of me loves it... However, I am very grateful for how far we have come in the computer world.

How is social media changing news?

Sometimes i feel that it definitely killed the industry... However, I also believe that it creates more transparency with politics.
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