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McCain's Choice for VP is No Hillary Clinton
In a shameless grab to appear ground-breaking and cutting edge, Republican candidate John McCain has chosen a woman, Governor Sarah Palin, for his Vice Presidential running mate. One thing we know for sure; Palin is no Hillary Clinton.
MEDIA ADVISORY
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference in Utica to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David A. Paterson. The law will strengthen provisions ...
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State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference at the former site of Tech Valley Printing in Watervliet to announce the signing of the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act by Governor David ...
Mondello on Governor Palin
Republican efforts continue to gather energy and momentum following John McCain's selection of Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate. This groundbreaking choice is the latest wise decision from a man who has served his country with courage, ...
Facts Show The 21-Year-Old Minimum Drinking Age Saves Lives
Responding to a report from college leaders who support a national debate to lower the legal drinking age to 18, State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Carpenter-Palumbo today said that facts are clear on why ...
Zeldin Statement on Selection of Palin as McCain Running Mate
Today, Republican and Conservative Party candidate for Congress, Lee Zeldin, issued the following statement on the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as Senator John McCain's running mate:
Thruway Authority Announces Significant Delays Along I-95 (New England Thruway) Southbound
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced significant delays along the entire section of the New England Thruway southbound due to work being completed in the Bronx. The work in the Bronx, while being completed along I-95, is not taking ...
People First Forums Yield Actions From Four State Agencies
Four state agencies serving New Yorkers' health, mental health, disabilities and addiction treatment services today announced the implementation of nearly 50 actions in response to the five People First Forums that focused on improving care across...
Great Iowa Treasure Hunters "Destined" to Attend Clay County Fair
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that a trip to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt booth may pay off big for some lucky fairgoers at this year's Clay County Fair. More than 665,000 names are on this year's list of Iowans who may have t...
Commission To Meet On Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Public Service Commission has scheduled a special session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in the 19th Floor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York. To be discussed:
Treadwell Statement
Sandy Treadwell, Republican, Independence and Conservative Party candidate for the 20th Congressional District, issued the following statement today regarding the announcement that presidential candidate Senator John McCain has selected Alaska Gov...
Toll Lane Closures Required as Part of Woodbury Highway Speed E-ZPass Project
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, reconstruction of the two right-most northbound toll lanes at the Woodbury Toll Barrier will begin. This work is being done as part of the Woodbury Highway S...
New York National Guard Teams up with DEA to Fight Drugs
Story By Senior Airmain Peter Dean, 107th Airlift Wing
Labor Day Back to School Safer Albany Initiative
Albany District Attorney David Soares and Pastor Charlie Muller will reach out to the entire city of children and parents. Every child will receive a free backpack full of school supplies. The supplies will include information on the Enough gun pr...
Natural Gas Production Dips Slightly in 2007
Natural gas production from New York wells continued at high levels in 2007, although numbers fell just below 2006's record breaking production figures, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today.
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $42,150.00 - 2 Winners
American Red Cross Sets A Healthy Table At The L. A. County Fair
American Red Cross Blood Services, Southern California Region has set a tasty and healthy table as part of the Los Angeles County Fair's Tablescaping competition and invites you to stop by to see what's for breakfast September 5 through September ...
Statewide Wireless Network Issues Letter Of Default To M/A-COM
The New York State Chief Information Officer/Office for Technology (CIO/OFT) today announced it had issued a letter of default to M/A-COM, Inc. -- the primary vendor responsible for building the Statewide Wireless Network. Under the contract, M/A...
Thruway Authority to Continue Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue next week. This project is part of the Authority's on-going commitment to continue to fulfill its responsibility to maintain an...
Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that routine repairs on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue on Tuesday, September 2 through Friday, September 5, during off-peak travel times. There will be no scheduled maintenance activity on...
New York Lottery Visits Tudor Hotel At United Nations to Award $40,000,000.00
Unveils New "WIN $1,000,000 A Year For Life" Game; Most Lucrative Instant Ticket in NY Lottery History
Why Early SAT Prep is More Important than Ever
Why Early Preparation is More Important than Ever
SAT Stategies for 2010s with the new "Score Choice"
SAT Strategy for 2010s now that the SAT is "Score Choice"
OMRDD to Host Public Hearing on its Five Year Comprehensive Plan
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) will be hosting a Public Hearing on September 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. to receive additional feedback on the draft of its proposed Five Year Comprehensive Plan: 2...
The Race is ON! Arboretum 5K and Awesome August Events
Accepting the challenge of the Landis Arboretum to the entire New York State Legislature, Assemblyman Peter Lopez (R) plans to be on hand at the Landis Arboretum on Saturday, August 30 for that organization's Awesome August Perfecta.
The Race is ON! Arboretum 5K and Awesome August Events
Accepting the challenge of the Landis Arboretum to the entire New York State Legislature, Assemblyman Peter Lopez (R) plans to be on hand at the Landis Arboretum on Saturday, August 30 for that organization's Awesome August Perfecta.
Media Advisory for Friday, August 29, 2008
The Lottery will award a total of $40,000,000 in prize checks to the largest and most ethnically diverse gathering of New York Lottery winners in 2008. The Lottery's Yolanda Vega and jackpot announcer Ralph Buckley will co-host the event and annou...
Saratoga Race Course Recognizes Citizen Soldiers
By Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo, Joint Forces Headquarters, NY
New York's First Ever Recovery Conference Opens on September 14
New York's First Ever Recovery Conference Opens September 14 in Albany