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Monday August 13, 2007
New York State Bar Association Proposal Against Age Discrimination Wins National Approval
At the annual meeting of the House of Delegates, the American Bar Association (ABA) today endorsed the recommendation of the New York State Bar Association that calls upon law firms to discontinue the practice of requiring senior lawyers to retire...
DEC Forest Rangers Dispatched To Montana
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that 10 DEC Forest Rangers, and 10 DEC volunteers and employees have left for Montana to help combat raging wildfires on the Jocko Lakes.
Pa. Turnpike Recognized for Support of National Guard and Reserve Members
The five Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioners, along with the Commission’s chief executive, will be honored on Tuesday, Aug. 14 for outstanding support of Turnpike employees who are National Guard or Reserve members. Turnpike leaders will be ...
Interchange 1 (Hall Place) Ramp Closure On I-87
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the City of Yonkers will be performing roadwork that will require the overnight closure of the southbound exit ramp at Interchange 1 (Yonkers, Hall Place) on I-87.
DEC Environmental Education Camps Celebrate 60th Anniversary
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today marked the 60th Anniversary of DEC’s Environmental Education Camps during a visit to Camp DeBruce in Livingston Manor. DeBruce and other DEC camps...
***Consumer Alert***
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to eat “Neparovana Smoked Sausage” sold at Muncan Food Corp, 676 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens 11385 due to possible Listeria contamination.
Dioxin Dorms Website Launched for New Paltz Students, Families
DioxinDorms.com [http://dioxindorms.com/], a striking new website, covers the health, science and politics of the continuing environmental disaster at SUNY New Paltz in New York State – the dioxin and PCB contamination of four campus dormito...
DEC Commissioner Names Gene Kelly Director of Region 4
Gene Kelly, an experienced environmental litigator who has had a distinguished career with New York State and the United States Marine Corps, has been named Director of the Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Region 4 office Com...
Erie County Man Charged With Insurance Fraud
A 29-year-old Erie County man was charged with fraud for allegedly scheming with his girlfriend and ex-wife to report his pick-up truck stolen so he could collect an insurance claim, the New York State Insurance Department reported.
News Advisory & Photo Opportunity
New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Kelley and New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner John Egan, will announce the start of a $1.7 million energy efficiency project to upgrade the energ...
Lane Reopened Northbound Near Interchange 21 (Catskill, Cairo, Route 32)
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the left northbound lane near Interchange 21 (Catskill, Cairo, Route 32) has been reopened.
Rock Slope Maintenance North Of Interchange 15A On I-87
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a rock slope maintenance project just north of Interchange 15A (Sloatsburg, Suffern, Route 17 North, Route 59) will continue this week, weather permitting.
Lane Closure Northbound Near Interchange 21 (Catskill, Cairo, Route 32)
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the left northbound lane near Interchange 21 (Catskill, Cairo, Route 32) has been closed due to a vehicle and trailer roll over.
Invitation to Cover a News Event
The five Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioners, along with its CEO, will be honored on Tuesday, Aug. 14 for outstanding support of Turnpike employees who are National Guard or Reserve members. Turnpike leaders will be presented with a Patriot Award ...
Lane Closure Near Exit 5 (Maybrook, Walden) On I-84
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the left lanes both eastbound and westbound near Exit 5 (Maybrook, Walden) on I-84 have been closed due to a tractor trailer roll over.