Albany County Legislature proclamation in support of ridesharing
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More than two dozen members of the Albany County Legislature have signed onto a proclamation urging state lawmakers to support ride sharing legislation that would allow for the introduction of Uber in the Capital Region. The proclamation was sponsored by Legislator Chris Higgins (D-Albany).
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