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Wednesday November 28, 2007
State Parks Issues Draft Master Plan for Black Diamond Trail
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today announced that the agency has completed a draft master plan on the Black Diamond Trail, a 15-mile, off-road pedestrian and bicycle trail facility pro...
Safe Routes to School Program Applications Available
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced that applications for funding for the $31.6 million Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program are available. The new initiative provides federal funding ...
Rochester Man Sentenced For Fradulent Insurance Claims
A 36-year-old Rochester man, whose Mapquest directions led police to his home, was sentenced to five years probation in Monroe County Court on Nov. 26 for trying to fraudulently obtain a $10,282 insurance settlement.
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for two construction contracts representing more than $300,000 in construction, providing work in one counties of New York.
OGS To Award Over $470,000 In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for one contract representing more than $470,000 in new construction, providing work in Oneida County, New York.
Black Friday Weekend Overcomes Soft Sales Projections
Intrepid shoppers turned out in force throughout New York to take advantage of “door buster” specials and other discounts over “Black Friday weekend,” befuddling analysts and their early predictions of weak retail sales thi...
Excelsior College Joins Forces with Support Services Alliance
Excelsior College, a world leader in online education, has been named by Support Services Alliance (SSA) as a preferred educational provider. The agreement enhances access to a college degree for the more than 100,000 employees of its 14,500 small...
OASAS Offers Medicine Cabinet Inventory to Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced a resource to help prevent prescription drug abuse in homes across New York. A Medicine Cabinet Inventory, designed to track pr...
Retired Public Employees Mourn Loss of Former Leader
The Retired Public Employees Association announces with great sadness that Cynthia Wilson former President of RPEA passed away on November 11, 2007. Cynthia led RPEA, an organization of over 50,000 members representing the interests of government ...
SAT Scoring: Is It Fair for Both Boys and Girls?
At times, questions have been raised if there is a difference between boys or girls scoring on the SAT.
Guard Troops Slated For December Training
More than 1400 members of the New York National Guard’s 27th Brigade Combat Team will be conducting an additional week of training at Fort Drum, NY in preparation for federal active duty in early 2008.