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New York has surpassed Massachusetts for the second time in six months in attracting venture-capital deals — and at least one expert thinks the Empire State’s lead is here to stay.

“This isn’t a one-time data point,” said Bob Greene of Contour Venture Partners, a venture-capital firm with investments in both states.

Market tracker CB Insights plans to release a report today showing that New York beat out Massachusetts in the number of venture-capital deals closed during 2012’s first quarter.

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