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Mr Cuomo goes to Washington

Good Morning.

Governor Cuomo is in Washington today hunting down the hurricane relief money, as a Siena College poll says two-thirds of voters are pleased with his handling of Superstorm Sandy. (Politics on the Hudson)

There's still money available to New Yorkers affected by the storm going unclaimed according to the Office of State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

Meanwhile recriminations over decisions not to relocate some residents of nursing homes in the path of the storm are underway. (NYTimes)

Kodak's cash performance is improving reports the diligent Matt Daneman. (Democrat and Chronicle.)

More gleanings from the news after the jump.

Business

The Syracuse IDA is having an uncharacteristic meeting this morning. The Innovation Trail's Ryan Delaney will be attending.

The New York Times has put together a comprehensive interactive mapping business incentives as part of its investigation on the issue.

Energy

The website resource for disclosure of chemicals used in fracking has been revamped. (fracfocus.org)

Brian Nearing reports on the gas boom from Pennsylvania, (TimesUnion.com), and real estate prices are one thing that's jumped in the town of Montrose.

All the moves in Albany over fracking are about Cuomo buying time, Tom Wilber believes.

Education

College dropouts are heading to Silicon Valley and other startup centers, unabashed about their lack of a college degree. (NYTimes)