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Around New York

1. Now that it’s over, did the government shutdown impact the economy?

According to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, there have been five major government shutdowns since 1981, including the one that just ended. An economist at NBT Bank says it has a psychological impact on federal workers. 

2. Adirondack Park board orders hearing for howitzer testing range proposal

The Adirondack Park Agency board voted Thursday to hold a project hearing to further scrutinize a four-year-old application to build a weapons range for testing howitzer cannon barrels in Lewis, Essex County.

3. Nassau County executive visits Albany as he weighs joining race for New York governor

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was at the state Capitol in Albany on Thursday as part of his statewide tour. Blakeman said after winning his reelection bid for county executive last week, business and community leaders called him and urged him to enter the race for governor.

Around the Nation

1. Some lawmakers fume over funding bill provision allowing senators to sue for $500K over Jan. 6 phone records search

2. James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor’s appointment

3. Rep. Thomas Massie: GOP support for Epstein records bill could ‘snowball’

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