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Thursday September 13, 2007

New York State Arson Board to Meet

A meeting of the New York State Arson Board will be held on Monday, October 23, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Academy of Fire Science, 600 College Avenue, Montour Falls, NY, 14865.

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 05:55PM

NYS Firefighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission to Meet

The next meeting of the New York State Firefighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the New York State Department of State, 123 William Street, New York...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 05:55PM
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Media Advisory: Lourdes Mission in Motion Mobile Mammography Van at Price Chopper

WHAT: Lourdes Mission in Motion Mobile Mammography

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 04:33PM
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DEC Issues Emergency Trapping Regulations

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued emergency regulations that will help reduce or eliminate the capture or killing of pets in body-gripping traps. New York’s 2007-08 trapping season opens on Oct. 2...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 04:25PM
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State Labor Department Offers Disaster Relief Programs

State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith has announced that people unemployed because of the severe storms, flooding and tornado that occurred on August 8, 2007 in part of New York City may be eligible for special financial help.

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 03:21PM
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Democrats Should Renounce Attacks On Petraeus

The disturbing reports surrounding the Moveon.org attacks on the distinguished career and impeccable reputation of Four-Star General David Petraeus should be of tremendous concern to all New Yorkers. These insulting and slanderous attacks are misg...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 02:28PM
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Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended At Ontario Travel Plaza

The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the fuel services at the Ontario Travel Plaza, located westbound between Interchanges 46 (Henrietta) and 47 (LeRoy), will be temporarily suspended beginning Monday, September 17 until Friday,...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 02:15PM

Statement by CSEA President Danny Donohue

"An assertion in today's Buffalo News that a combined Kaleida Health and Erie County Medical Center would “create the largest private employer in the region” is 100 percent wrong.

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 01:36PM
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Commissioner: “No Match” Process – No Good For Farmers

New York State Agriculture Commissioner today wrote to President George W. Bush to express his concern with the newly established immigration regulations, stressing that the “no match” process will be bad for New York farmers by placin...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 01:21PM
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Thruway Authority Urges Motorists to Use Signed Routes for Turning Stone Resort PGA Golf Championship

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that special event signage for the Turning Stone Resort PGA Golf Championship will be in place on the Thruway and local state routes from Monday, September 17, through Sunday, September 23.

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 01:12PM
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HCP Applauds Focus on Home Care Registry Proposal

The New York State Association of Health Care Providers, Inc. (HCP) today commended government leaders for their focus on the creation of a home care registry to help the industry verify training certification of home care workers. HCP has long-a...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 12:24PM
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Insurance Agency Owner Sentenced to Two Years Probation

The owner of a Tonawanda insurance agency was sentenced on Aug. 29 to two years probation with six months home confinement for diverting $132,000 in customers’ insurance premiums to prop up his failing business, the New York State Insurance ...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 11:00AM
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Mr. Gino Bona, Winner Of Super Bowl Advertising Contest To Speak At September Marketing Luncheon

The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association will host a luncheon event with guest speaker Mr. Gino Bona who will discuss how he won a the NFL’s “Pitch Us Your Idea for the Best Super Bowl Commercial Ever&#...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 10:54AM
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OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities

New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 16 construction contracts representing more than $8.2 MILLION in construction, providing work in five counties of New York.

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 10:36AM
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OGS to Award over $7.4 Million in New Construction Contracts

New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for 19 contracts representing more than $7.4 MILLION in new construction, providing work in eight counties of New York.

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 10:33AM
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Allstate Agrees To Comply With Directive On Not Renewing Coastal Homeowners Policies

Allstate Insurance Company and its affiliates have agreed to comply fully with a directive by the New York State Insurance Department that insurance companies may not refuse to renew homeowners insurance policies based on whether a policyholder al...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 10:22AM
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State Announces Funding for Welfare to Work Program

State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Commissioner David A. Hansell announced today that more than $4 million is being awarded to 15 community agencies to help low-income adults and those on public assistance gain work experie...

Thursday September 13, 2007 at 09:31AM