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Reform Springs Eternal
By Travis Durfee

NYPIRG’s Blair Horner has been lobbying in the public interest for two decades. What’s that in watchdog years?

Cover photo by Chris Shields

Death and Disbelief
By By Miriam Axel-Lute

Questions are many about why David Scaringe was killed by police fire

Which New York Do You Live In?
By Ashley Hahn

Advocates and Gov. Pataki deliver differing versions of the state of the state

You Say You Want a Resolution
By William Kanapaux

In your New Year’s frenzy to lose weight, ditch bad habits and generally become a better person, don’t forget to tidy up
your e-life

Savage Love
By Dan Savage

If Dan Savage won't answer your weird, disgusting, perverted, embarrassing questions about sex, perhaps you'd best keep them to yourself.

2003 Survival Guide and Student Handbook

Holiday Fashion 2003

Check out the coolest clothes and the hottest trends this holiday season available right here in the Capital Region.

2003 Local Music Guide

Bands, clubs, recording studios, radio stations: Your comprehensive guide to the Capital Region's thriving music scene.

2003 Fall Winter Dining Guide

A comprehensive, descriptive guide to Capital Region restaurants.

2003 Survival Guide and Student Handbook

New to the region? Find out where to get your books, your beer, your bowling—you name it.

Best of the Capital Region 2003

From pizza to politicians, from gift stores to guitarists, from sushi to ski areas: We've combed the region to find the best that's out there.

Metroland Back Issues

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