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Empire State Games kick off with BX players in tow

The 2006 Empire State Games got underway in Rochester Wednesday, with 60 Bronx athletes rounding out the rosters. About 6,000 athletes are competing in 28 sports ranging from canoeing to judo to basketball.

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Jul 26, 2006, 6:55 PM

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