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Thursday September 06, 2007
Democrats Cover For Spitzer
Today's comments by the Democrat State Committee, and the Senate Democrats during the hearing involving the State Inspector General, are just the latest attempt to detract attention from the critical need for a thorough, unfettered investigation i...
Spitzer Signs Rivera’s Anti-Asthma Bills as Disease Rates Continue to Rise Across State
With over three million children across New York heading back to school, Governor Eliot Spitzer has signed into law two significant pieces of legislation to help combat New York’s nation topping asthma rates. The legislation sponsored by As...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Western, Central, and Eastern Lak...
DEC to Hold Workshop for New York Businesses to Learn about New European Union Chemical Management System
New York State has developed an innovative workshop that aims to educate businesses about new environmental regulations in the European Union and the important implications they will have on New York businesses exporting to EU member states, Depar...
Arboretum Inaugural 5K Forest Run an Unqualified Success
On a day that was surely a meteorologist’s dream, close to 200 people gathered at the Capital Region’s Arboretum for First Annual Landis Arboretum Forest Run: a Cross Country 5K Classic. The Saturday, September 1 race was sponsored by ...
State to Fund $22M for Higher-Speed Rail Program
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid Glynn today announced a $22 million program as a first step in bringing reliable, higher-speed rail service to New Yorkers throughout the state.
State Offers Funding for Municipalities to Protect Farmland
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced that municipalities will soon be able to apply for funding to help develop local agricultural and farmland protection plans. This is the first time that towns and cities will ...
Thruway Authority Announces Reopening of Union Avenue Bridge
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the Union Avenue Bridge, closed since July 9 for rehabilitation that was scheduled for completion on Friday, September 7, has been reopened to traffic today, ahead of schedule.
Human Trafficking Task Force Meets for First Time
The New York State Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking held its initial meeting today to begin work on implementing a human trafficking law approved earlier this year by Governor Eliot Spitzer and the State Legislature.
Thruway Authority Announces Third Auction of 2007 Scheduled for September 12
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that its third public auction of the year will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 9 a.m. The auction will be held just north of Thruway Interchange 22, on Route 144 in Selkirk.
Landis Arboretum Gets Surprise Contribution
Proof that trickle down economics have impact, the Landis Arboretum this week received a contribution through the Chicago Botanic Garden. The $3,500 gift will have a major impact on the Capital Region’s non-profit Arboretum which depends hea...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the Western region of New York State ...
Stockin’ the Stacks, Landis Arboretum Prepares
They arrive daily, individually, by car, by truck, by van. They are the hundreds of ready-to-be-categorized,used-books that will be the source of satisfaction and delight for scores of Capital Region bibliophiles who make the Landis Arboretum a de...
MINI Cooper, Garlic and Grass Pull Route 20 Traffic
Grass, Garlic and a Weekend’s Worth More…
Schuyler Travel Plaza Restrooms and Restaurant Services Temporarily Suspended
The New York State Thruway Authority announces that restroom and restaurant services at the Schuyler Travel Plaza located westbound between Interchange 30 (Herkimer) and 31 (Utica), at milepost 227 have been temporarily suspended for mandated test...
OGS To Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
OGS TO HOST 9/11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
Governor's First “Partnership for Coverage” Hearing Held In Glens Falls
The first of six public hearings to be held across New York State was held today in Glens Falls in connection with Governor Eliot Spitzer’s “Partnership for Coverage” initiative to make affordable, patient-centered health care av...
CSEA Endorses Breslin for Albany County Executive
CSEA today announced the union’s endorsement of Mike Breslin (D) in the Albany County Executive Race. Mr. Breslin accepted the endorsement from CSEA’s Capital Region President Kathy Garrison.