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In this January 25, 2010 press conference, the City of Albany announces its new franchise contract with Time Warner Cable. The contract provides 2 additional channels for Public, Educational, and Government programming (for a total of 3 channels) and $434,000 over 10 years to fund equipment. This is a success for Albany as New York State has significantly less public access than many other states in the country. However, as no money has been put aside to staff the public access studio, dedicated volunteers will be needed to make the stations succeed.To read more visit http://www.timesunion.com/ASPStories/Story.asp?StoryID=893203

The Duryee AME Zion Church Men's Chorus recorded live at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, New York on December 12, 2009, as part of the series "Live From Lock One." Visit www.MediaSanctuary.org for more information.

Ann Terrell recorded live at The Sanctuary for Independent Media, Troy, NY on December 12, 2009, as part of the series "Live From Lock One." Visit www.MediaSanctuary.org for more information.

The men's chorus of Lansingburgh’s Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church recorded live at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, New York on December 12, 2009, as part of the series "Live From Lock One." Visit www.MediaSanctuary.org for more information.

The Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers recorded live at The Sanctuary for Independent Media, Troy, NY on December 12, 2009, as part of the series "Live From Lock One." The singers are (left-right): James Edmonds, Doc Willingham, Hayes Coleman, John Adams and Earl Thorpe with Joe Abbey, bass; Kenny Ketter, drums; Earl Kornegay, lead guitar; John Oliver, rhythm guitar. Visit www.MediaSanctuary.org for more information.

Overview of Capital District Local First. Footage from a Local First event held at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY. Co-sponsored by the Honest Weight Food Cooperative in Albany, NY. Support your neighbors and get involved!