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Friday December 14, 2007
First Lady Announces Weekly Winner Chosen by SC Voters
First Lady Jenny Sanford announced “Can’t Help It” the weekly winner of the Healthy SC School Video Contest.
Thruway Authority Announces Several Travel Plaza Fuel Stations To Temporarily Close for System Upgrades
The New York State Thruway Authority announces that fuel services at the Ardsley, Pembroke, Clifton Springs and Ramapo travel plazas will be temporarily unavailable, as per the schedule listed below, to perform upgrades on the computer systems.
Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
The Plumbers and Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Binghamton, Local 112, will conduct apprentice recruitment from January 2 through December 3, 2008 for five plumber-steamfitter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith ...
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Local 11, will conduct recruitment from January 3 through December 30, 2008 for five carpenter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Local 19, will conduct recruitment from January 3 through December 30, 2008 for five linoleum, resilient tile and carpet layer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced ...
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Local 19, will conduct recruitment from January 3 through December 30, 2008 for five carpenter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local 2 (Oswego), will conduct apprentice recruitment from January 7, 2007 through December 1, 2008 for two bricklayer-mason-plasterer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
American Red Cross Hosts “Community That Cares” Blood Drive
The American Red Cross Blood Services Division, New York-Penn Region will host a special “Community That Cares” blood drive on Friday, Dec. 21, at the American Red Cross of Westchester County, 106 North Broadway, White Plains, from 10:...
Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Local 281 (Ithaca), will conduct recruitment from January 8 through December 2, 2008 for six apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local 2 (Utica), will conduct apprentice recruitment from January 8 through December 9, 2008 for three bricklayer-mason-plasterer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 363, will conduct recruitment from January 7, 2008 through January 9, 2009 for 20 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Deck Replacement Work on Tappan Zee Bridge to Continue
The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will take place tonight, Friday, December 14. This project is part of the Authority’s on-going commitment to continue to fulfill its re...
Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
The Plumbers and Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 7, will conduct recruitment from January 3 through June 26, 2008 for five plumer and pipefitter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
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 Monday, December 17, through Thursday, December 20, during off-peak travel times. There will be no scheduled maintenance activity o...
Tompkins County Woman Charged with Workers' Comp Fraud
A Tompkins County woman has been arrested for collecting $6,282 in Workers’ Compensation benefits while working as a secretary in an Ithaca real estate office, the New York State Insurance Department reported.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $5.4 Million to Build 139 Affordable Homes in New York City
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) yesterday approved $5.4 million in grants to build 139 affordable homes in the Bronx and Brooklyn in New York City.
$32.2 Million in Financing Approved to Renovate 484 Units of Affordable Housing in Monroe County
The boards of the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) approved $32.2 million in financing and commitments yesterday that will result in the renovation of 484 affordable housing uni...
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $600,000 Grant for 15 Ulster Condos
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) yesterday approved a $600,000 grant to the Rural Ulster Preservation Company, Inc. (RUPCO) to build 15 condominiums in the Village of Ellenville in Ulster County.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $300,000 Grant to Repair 30 Homes in Rensselaer County
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) yesterday approved a $300,000 grant to Rensselaer County Housing Resources to renovate 30 homes in Rensselaer County.
NYS AHC Approves $240,000 Grant for Phase II of Sherwood Heights Redevelopment Project in Delaware County
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) yesterday approved $240,000 for the construction of six homes in Phase II of the Sherwood Heights Redevelopment Project in the Village of Sidney, Delaware County.
$5.2 Million in Financing Approved for Affordable Housing in Westchester County
The boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and its subsidiary, the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC), approved up to $5.2 million in financing yesterday to renovate 132 affordable housing units in Westchester C...
New York Announces Arbor Day Poster Contest
Fifth graders from around the state are invited to showcase their artistic talents and to increase public awareness about trees in New York by participating in the annual National Arbor Day Poster Contest. New York State Department of Environmenta...
Preservation League Announces Preserve New York Grants
The Preservation League of New York State and the New York State Council on the Arts announced the recipients of the 2007 Preserve New York Grant Program, which will fund 14 projects in 12 counties throughout the state.
Statement from NYS Bar Association President Kathryn Grant Madigan on Judicial Pay Increase
"A pay raise for judges is the right thing to do. After nine years without an increase, they have earned a raise and they should not have to wait any longer to get it. The State Bar Association is one of many organizations that have called ...
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Awards $175,000 to SUNY Cortland, NY
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) awards $175,000 to the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland, NY.
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Announces Grants for the Everyday Heroes Initiative
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) announces grants of $20,000 going to the Adirondack ARC (Tupper Lake), Life’s WORC (Garden City), Sunmount DDSO (Tupper Lake / Speculator), and Wildwood Programs (Latham), for...
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Announces Three Grants of $50,000 Each
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) announces three grants of $50,000 each to NYS Citizen’s Coalition for Children, Inc. (Ithaca), Leake & Watts (Yonkers), and New Alternatives for Children (New York).
NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Awards $215,000 to The Advocacy Center of Rochester
George E. Fertal, Sr., Chairperson, today announced that on December 13th, 2007 the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) awarded funds to the Advocacy Center of Rochester for the fifth year of a potential five year con...