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Thursday July 19, 2007
Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Closed Near Interchange 38
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that all lanes eastbound at milepost 286.0 have been closed due to a vehicle accident.
Interchange 31 (Utica) Commuter Lot To Close For Repaving
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the commuter lot at Interchange 31 (Utica) will close for 36 hours beginning Monday morning, July 23 for a repaving and restriping project.
Donohue blasts hint of legislative pay raises while CSEA contract talks languish
"The apparent agreement on unfinished legislative business between Gov. Spitzer and the legislative leaders may be welcome in some quarters but the hint of a legislative pay raise is outrageous and insulting to CSEA-represented state employees.
Valleycats Team Up With NYSUT on Healthy Lifestyles Program for Kids
ALBANY, N.Y., July 19, 2007 – The Tri-City ValleyCats baseball organization has teamed up with New York State United Teachers in helping kids lead healthier lifestyles.
Chautauqua, Albany, Suffolk, and Jefferson Counties Receive Brownfield Grants
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced $567,326 in Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) grants for the investigation and remediation of environmental contamination at sites in Cha...
New York State's Private Sector Job Growth Matches U.S. in June
New York State’s private sector job count increased over the month by 8,800, or 0.1 percent, to 7,205,000 (seasonally adjusted) in June 2007, the State Labor Department reported today. Since the beginning of New York’s current economi...
St. Anne Institute Hosts Alumni Reunion
St. Anne Institute, a statewide residential school for adolescent girls will be hosting their 120th Anniversary Celebration and an Alumni Reunion in late October. St. Anne is currently looking for former students and staff who are asked to call L...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for four construction contracts representing more than $4.8 MILLION in construction, providing work in four counties of New York.
OGS to Award Over $1.4 Million Iin New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for eight contracts representing more than $1.4 MILLION in new construction, providing work in four counties of New York.
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Commends Gov. Spitzer
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association commends Governor Spitzer for signing A-6064A/S-3219A allowing the use of rifles for hunting deer and bear in Chemung, Steuben and Yates counties. Successful implementation of the rifle hunting ch...
World Renowned Musician to ‘Jam’ with Nature at Wild Center
Birds do it so why not musician David Rothenberg! On Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, Rothenberg will speak about how he mastered the art of playing improvisational music with feathered friends and other wild animals at the Wild Center/Natural...
DEC Temporarily Closes Shellfishing Areas in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that it has designated shellfish harvesting areas in Nassau and Suffolk Counties as temporarily closed to shellfishing. These temporary emergency closures are in re...