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Monday November 19, 2007
ESSAE Holds Annual Holiday Party & Charity Auction
The Empire State Society of Association Executives, Inc. (ESSAE) will hold its Annual Holiday Party & Charity Auction on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center located at 660 Albany-Shaker Road, Albany N.Y.
Thruway Authority Announces Pothole Repair on I-84 Near Exit 7 Westbound
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that pothole repairs on I-84 westbound near Exit 7 (Union Avenue, NY 300, NY Thruway I-87) will take place on Tuesday, November 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weather permitting. In the case of ...
Thruway Authority to Continue Deck Replacement Work on the Tappan Zee Bridge
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 maint...
What You Need to Know About Insurance Before Reaching the Car Rental Counter
A large percentage of U.S. consumers are confused about whether to buy insurance when renting a car, according to new research by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the New York State Insurance Department. In fact, many...
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 2-Ogdensburg/St. Lawrence County, will conduct apprentice recruitment from December 3, 2007 through November 28, 2008 for five bricklayer-mason-plasterer apprentices, St...
RED CROSS SAYS, “START A HOLIDAY TRADITION – GIVE BLOOD”
The American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region asks current and new blood donors to start a new tradition at the start of this holiday season and give blood with family, friends and co-workers. Every day, holidays included, hundreds ...
NYSUT: Contracts For Excellence A Significant Step
New York State United Teachers today welcomed the news that Contracts for Excellence have been inked for high-need districts around the state.
Serve The Pride Of New York For Thanksgiving
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today asked consumers to support local farmers and food producers this Thanksgiving and to buy Pride of New York products for their holiday meal. The Pride of New York is the State’s pr...
Remember Food Safety During The Holidays
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker and Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D. today reminded consumers to follow cooking and preparation tips when preparing meals during the upcoming holiday season. Many food borne illnes...
DEC Repairs Winter Home of Endangered Bat Colony
Endangered Indiana bats recently received important help from an Ulster County landowner and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) that will make it possible for the colony to survive the winter, Division of Fish, Wildl...
NYSUT Moves Convention From Rochester To Support Workers’ Rights
In response to management’s continuing campaign to deny Crowne Plaza hotel workers their right to join a union, New York State United Teachers said today it will move its 2009 convention from Rochester to Buffalo.
National Guard Soldiers return from overseas training
Members of the 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division Headquarters and Special Troops Battalion redeploy this week from annual training overseas in Egypt.
Red Cross Says, “Start A Holiday Tradition – Give Blood”
The American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region asks current and new blood donors to start a new tradition at the start of this holiday season and give blood with family, friends and co-workers. Every day, holidays included, hundreds ...
DEC Meeting Set for Charleston State Forests Management Plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold a public meeting to gather input on a draft Charleston State Forests Unit Management Plan (UMP) for DEC-owned lands in Montgomery and Schenectady counties.
Red Cross Says, “Start A Holiday Tradition – Give Blood”
The American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region asks current and new blood donors to start a new tradition at the start of this holiday season and give blood with family, friends and co-workers. Every day, holidays included, hundreds ...
Red Cross Says, “Start a Holiday Tradition – Give Blood”
The American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region asks current and new blood donors to start a new tradition at the start of this holiday season and give blood with family, friends and co-workers. Every day, holidays included, hundreds ...
Joy F. Willig Recommended to be General Counsel for NYS HFA, SONYMA and Affiliated Agencies
Priscilla Almodovar, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA), the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) and its affiliated agencies, announced today that she will recommend Joy F. Willig to be ...
Media Advisory
CSEA members working at the Fort Ann School District will take to the streets prior to tomorrow evening's Board of Education meeting to express their frustration over their contract stalemate with the district.
Ramp Closure Along I-87 Southbound at Interchange 4 (Yonkers, Cross County Parkway)
The New York State Thruway Authority announces that the southbound exit ramp at Interchange 4 (Yonkers, Cross County Parkway) has been closed until Monday, November 19, at 7 a.m. for a cable repair project to be performed by Con Edison. Motorists...