Mediagazer: Associated Press lays off 25 staffers in global news department, including two staffers from the AP's New York statehouse bureau in Albany (Peter Sterne/Politico)

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Peter Sterne / Politico:

Associated Press lays off 25 staffers in global news department, including two staffers from the AP's New York statehouse bureau in Albany — The Associated Press is laying off 25 editorial staffers this week, a spokesman confirmed to POLITICO. The cuts came as part of an effort to reduce expenses.

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