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Thursday August 30, 2007
Motorists Reminded to Drive Safely and Plan for Increased Traffic Volume During Labor Day Weekend
The New York State Thruway Authority and State Police Troop T today reminded motorists to drive responsibly, buckle up and be mindful of other vehicles during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend.
DEC to Halt Recreational Fluke Season Monday
Citing overfishing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today the closure of the summer flounder (fluke) season effective Monday, Sept. 17.
Thruway Authority Announces Construction on Scotland Hill Road Bridge to Necessitate Temporary Closure
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that construction work on the Scotland Hill Road Bridge over the Garden State Parkway in Rockland County will necessitate the temporary closure of the bridge Friday, on August 31, from 10 a.m. t...
Thruway Authority Announces Construction Between Interchanges 34 (Canastota) And 35 (Syracuse/Thompson Road)
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that two pavement repair projects between Interchange 34 (Canastota) and Interchange 35 (Syracuse/Thompson Road) may cause minor delays beginning Tuesday, September 4, at 6 p.m., weather permitt...
New State Website On Bridge Conditions Is Expanded
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced the expansion of the department’s web site detailing the condition of all the highway bridges in New York State. The site, www.nysdot.gov/brid...
Pa. Turnpike Prepares for Busy Holiday Weekend
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials expect more than 2 million vehicles will take to the toll road for the heavily traveled Labor Day weekend. For that reason, most Turnpike construction and maintenance activities will be suspended so the maximum numb...
Pa. Turnpike Announces Availability of Noise Impact Analysis Report
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) officials today announced the availability of the Noise Impact Analysis Report for the Total Reconstruction and Widening Project, Milepost 320 (Future Rt. 29 Slip Ramps) to Milepost 326 (Valley Forge Intercha...
OMRDD Work/Internship Programs Empower Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Chester Finn may be visually impaired, but his vision for the future is crystal clear.
Thruway Authority Announces Temporary Closure Of Union Avenue Bridge To Continue
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the Union Avenue Bridge, scheduled to re-open Thursday, August 30, will remain closed for repair until Friday, September 7.
DEC Announces Brownfield Grant for Suffolk County
The Town of Babylon has received a $315,000 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act grant, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. This grant has been awarded for the remediation of environ...
Ciccarelli Kicks Off Council Campaign
Lansingburgh community activist Vito Ciccarelli has announced his candidacy for Troy City Council.
Commissioner Announces Funding For Agri-Tourism P
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the availability of up to $50,000 in matching funds for food and farm-related tourism projects across New York State. This grant program will allow food and agriculture-relate...
Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices
The Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Syracuse, Local 58, will conduct recruitment for 20 apprentices from September 10, 2007 through February 4, 2008, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
GTSC Reminds Motorists to Drive Safely this Holiday Weekend
Commissioner David J. Swarts of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today was joined at a press conference by Commissioner Astrid Glynn of the New York State Depar...
DEC to Halt Recreational Fluke Season Tuesday
Citing overfishing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today the closure of the summer flounder (fluke) season effective Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Medical Malpractice Liability Task Force Members Announced
Insurance Superintendent Eric R. Dinallo and Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D. announced today the members of the Medical Malpractice Liability Task Force, charged by Governor Eliot Spitzer with identifying the fundamental causes of high...
Republican State Committee Launches New www.nygop.org Website
New York Republican State Committee Chairman Joseph N. Mondello today announced that State Committee has launched a new, upgraded www.nygop.org website.
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, will conduct recruitment from September 5, 2007 through February 20, 2008 for 40 electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patri...
PSC Seeks Comment on Setting Permanent Electric Rates for O&R
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it was seeking additional public comments on the level of permanent electric rates to be set for Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) and the disposition of be...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 15 construction contracts representing more than $1.3 MILLION in construction, providing work in five counties of New York.
OGS To Award Over $3.9 Million In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for five contracts representing more than $3.9 MILLION in new construction, providing work in three counties of New York.
Council's New 'Economic Growth Index' Shows New York Trails Most States in Growth in Jobs, Pay, and People
Fully half of the 62 counties in New York State trail the nation in all five core measures of long-term economic growth included in The Business Council's new Economic Growth Index. New York State as a whole trails the nation in four of the five c...
Credit Union Announces Adjustment in Shares to Members Prior to Merger
Excelsior Credit Union’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved a payment of a Bonus Dividend and an Interest Refund to Excelsior Credit Union members prior to the merger with Capital Communications Federal Credit Union. The Board’...
Credit Union Foundation Delivers Backpacks to Children in Need
Capital Communications Cares Foundation is proud to announce the successful delivery of more than 200 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need throughout the Capital District.
Media Advisory
WHAT: “Get It Together” Press Conference
Dutchess County Man Arrested for Insurance Fraud
A Dutchess County man was arrested for fraud after he allegedly damaged the roof of his house intentionally so he could collect on an insurance claim, the New York State Insurance Department reported.
Absentee Ballot Deadlines Near For Primary Election
ALBANY, NY–(8/29/07)–The New York State Board of Elections today reminded all New Yorkers who are eligible to vote on Primary Day, September 18, 2007, that if they will be out of their county or New York City or will be unable to go to...
State Commissioner David Hansell Issues Statement Regarding Poverty Data
David A. Hansell, Commissioner of the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), the agency that oversees most public assistance programs in New York State, issued the following statement following the release of U.S. Census Burea...
Criminal Summons, Stop-Work Order Served on Orange County Tree Service
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Donna Ferrara ordered the owner of an Orange County tree service to close his business for failing to comply with New York’s workers’ compensation laws.
Department Tells Insurers to Rescind Illegal Non-Renewal Notices to Coastal Homeowners
Insurance companies may not refuse to renew homeowners insurance policies based on whether a policyholder has other business with them, such as an automobile or life insurance policy, Insurance Superintendent Eric R. Dinallo announced today. Any c...
Labor Peace Prevailing; Smooth Start to School Year Expected
When public schools open next week, about 85 percent of the state’s 227,000 classroom teachers and tens of thousands of other educators will go back to school with labor agreements in place, a sign that unions and management are settling the...
DEC Announces Temporary Closure of Three Shellfishing Areas
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced the temporary closure of three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.These closures are put in p...
Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Open at Interchange 20 (Saugerties)
The New York State Thruway Authority has just announced that I-87 has been reopened in both directions (northbound/southbound) near Interchange 20 (Saugerties); the southbound exit ramp at Interchange 20 has also been reopened.
Over 5,000 Participants Take Advantage Of Free Educational Forums
According to the Community Health Care services Foundation, Inc., (CHC), over 5,000 paraprofessionals have participated in its free Spanish and Russian education and training programs.
Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Open at Interchange 20 (Saugerties)
The New York State Thruway Authority has just announced that I-87 has been reopened in both directions (northbound/southbound) near Interchange 20 (Saugerties). All lanes were closed earlier this morning due to an accident.
Media Advisory
WHAT: “Get It Together” Press Conference