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Thursday June 14, 2007
Deadline for Disaster Assistance Draws Near
Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging is urging all individuals, especially the elderly, in areas of the state that suffered damage from the April nor'easter to register for disaster assistance available to reside...
State, Local Leaders Discuss Long Term Care at Forum
Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging and Mark Kissinger, Deputy Commissioner for Long Term Care in the New York State Department of Health will participate in a local citizens’ meeting to discuss the future...
"Hands On" GenNEXTers
GenNEXT, a joint council of the The Chamber of Schenectady County and the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, came out in force to do its part for the community during the Hands on Capitaland initiative, coordinated by the United Way to i...
State Siting Board to Meet June 21
Albany, NY—6/14/07—The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, June 21, 2007, at 1:30 pm, in the 19th floor Board Room of the New York Department of Pu...
State Health: 216,000 Kids Will be Without Dads Due to Smoking Related Deaths
The State Health Department is reminding dads this Father’s Day to remember the important role they play in influencing their children’s choices about smoking and in protecting their own health so they can be there for their children.
NYS Senate Passes Historic Preservation Tax Credit Enhancements
The New York State Senate today passed legislation that will improve New York State’s Rehabilitation Tax Credit programs to better serve municipal redevelopment and economic stimulus goals throughout New York. The measure (S.5425-A (Padavan...
NYS Job Growth Matches U.S. & State's Jobless Rate Remains Below Nation's in May
New York State’s private sector job count increased over the month by 10,600, or 0.1 percent, to 7,196,300 (seasonally adjusted) in May 2007, the State Labor Department reported today. Since the beginning of New York’s current economi...
OASAS, OMH Announce Task Force on Co-Occurring Disorders
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo and Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Michael F. Hogan, Ph.D., today announced creation of a statewide Task Force on Co-Occurring Diso...
Media Advisory Happy 25th Birthday, Bottle Bill!
DEC Commissioner Grannis Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Bottle Bill With Brooklyn Student Recyclers
Dump the Pump Day set for June 21
The New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) today encouraged New York State residents to participate in the Second Annual National Dump the Pump Day on June 21. This is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation to help improv...
Responsible Retailers of New York to Hold Tobacco/Alcohol Sales Training June 28
The Responsible Retailers of New York, a joint educational initiative of the New York Association of Convenience Stores and the Food Industry Alliance of New York State, has announced an upcoming training session for retailers of tobacco and alcoh...
Thruway Authority Announces Night Work On Tappan Zee Bridge
The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that pothole repair work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will necessitate the closure of the right and center lanes southbound at milepost 14.67 on Thursday, June 14, 2007.
Thruway Authority Announces Overnight Lane Closures Southbound On I-95
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that joint repair work on I-95 (New England Thruway) will necessitate the overnight closure of the left and center lanes southbound at milepost 4.93, beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2007.
DEC Announces New Striped Bass State Record
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced a new state record striped bass. The new record striped bass was caught by Ian Kiraly of Walton, New York on May 9th from the Hudson River in U...
Senior Health Fair at the Capital Region Health Park
Latham- On Tuesday, June 19th from 9am-1pm, Community Care Physicians invites all older adults to attend the Senior Health Fair at the Capital Region Health Park in Latham. This free event is sponsored by Price Chopper, Community Care Physicians,...
Community Educational Resource Network Announces Graduation of 14 Students
What: A graduation ceremony for 15 students who have earned the Home School Diploma after completing their studies at the Community Educational Resource Network. The Center was opened on December 21, 2006 after 27 families removed their children ...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction and Consulting Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 34 construction contracts representing more than $42.4 MILLION in construction, providing work in 10 counties of New York.
OGS to Award Over $3.5 Million in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for nine contracts representing more than $3.5 MILLION in new construction, providing work in four counties of New York.
NY’s Pediatricians Call on Our State Leaders to Keep Their Promise to Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls upon our state leaders to keep their promise to New York’s children and deliver high quality, accessible health coverage to all children starting this year. The AAP’s White Paper on Universal He...
Mayor Tutunjian to Welcome eLot Electronics Recycling, Inc. to Troy
Troy Mayor Harry Tutunjian will be joined by other local elected officials and residents at an event to welcome eLot Electronics Recycling, Inc. (www.elotrecycling.com) to their new location, a 50,000 square foot facility, in Troy, N.Y. at a press...