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@dominickpurnomo @AlbanyBizReview Thanks Dominick!

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Well, it’s time for some personal news: Today is my last day at the @AlbanyBizReview. It’s been 3 amazing years, but I’m taking the leap into freelance journalism!

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@Cannon518 @AlbanyBizReview Thanks, Matt. Same here!

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@albanyjen @AlbanyBizReview Thanks, Jen!

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@AlbanyBizReview @mikedesocio Oh, and if you didn’t see my swan song cover story from two weeks ago, here it is. I couldn’t imagine a better story to go out on! 🏳️‍🌈 https://t.co/xIvDPilu63

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@AlbanyBizReview @mikedesocio Also, in case anyone’s wondering, cleaning off your desk in empty-office Covid times is extra sad. See: My dead plant, a quote from the one and only Mike Hendricks, and the letter he gave me on my first day. 😭

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We asked our readers: As we look to the next year, what would you like to see to help our local economy become more resilient in 2021?​ https://t.co/SfibVKfGrC

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@sbjohnsrpi Yes. That was definitely the case early in the pandemic. I heard over and over that they would do everything possible to maintain payroll, even if not profitable. I think that's still the case for many restaurants.

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The owner of Lionheart Pub in Albany on his decision to close preemptively:

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"It was an easy choice. It’s all about risk and reward, and the risk just isn't worth the reward," says owner Jerry Aumand. #Albany #coronavirus #restaurants​ https://t.co/s0ITGs4LKh

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Troy

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This seriously feels like deja vu. I remember writing an almost identical story in March: https://t.co/mey3C23W41

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Cases have recently been reported at Toro Cantina, Pint Sized, Savoy Taproom, New World Bistro Bar, Albany Ale & Oyster, The Bishop and Lost and Found, according to posts on their respective Facebook pages. #Albany #restaurants​ https://t.co/vg4L0IT3vx

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And I wrapped it all up with a profile of @NixonPeabodyLLP's Marissa Wiley. Check it out! https://t.co/0hnJnMi8Kx

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In this week's cover story, I wrote about how #LGBTQ advocates in Albany are working to turn pride into power. A conversation that means so much to me, and can help us create a better workplace for everyone.

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Advocates for LGBTQ employees say acceptance alone is not enough — it's time for real power and influence. And everyone can benefit from the change. #Albany #LGBTQ​ https://t.co/DR0PqHCbS6

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I also wrote a column about my experience reporting the story. I was surprised by how much I, as a queer person, learned in the process. And it carries a bigger lesson for us all: https://t.co/qjYgjV15VW

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>@NixonPeabodyLLP attorney Marissa Wiley, on pushing more LGBTQ folks into leadership: “Until we have people in the room and people at the table, nothing’s going to change." https://t.co/BbGQGpRl5X

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Cuomo also recommends limiting indoor gatherings to 10 people, even in private residences. #Albany #coronavirus​ https://t.co/J7wWUve9Wx

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As we look to the next year, what would you like to see to help our local economy become more resilient in 2021? Tell us in our survey.​ https://t.co/N1YlYBHQ5u