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- ↑ Frank Lynn (1986-09-10). "Mark Green Beats Dyson In Primary". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ↑ Frank Lynn (1987-04-29). "Center For Elderly Provides Jobs For Stavisky Allies". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ↑ "Morton Hillman Obituary - Albany, NY | Albany Times Union". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
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