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Friday September 07, 2007
DMV Office in Peekskill Closed Temporarily
Commissioner David J. Swarts of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that the State Office in Peekskill will remain closed temporarily. It is anticipated that the office will reopen by the end of next week.
NYSOFA Intends to Fund Social Adult Day Services Programs
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) announced selection of eight not-for-profit and local government organizations which would receive contingent grants to operate Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs.
NY’s Pediatricians Join State Leaders in Fight Against Federal Denial of Children’s Health Insurance Expansion
Thousands of pediatricians across New York State reacted with puzzlement, frustration and anger to the federal government’s rejection of New York State’s effort to expand the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
DEC Seeks Proposals to Reduce Toxics and Pollution
New York State is seeking proposals to help establish a new pollution prevention institute that will promote innovative and cost effective methods for reducing or eliminating the use of toxic substances in manufacturing and other processes, Depart...
Lane Closures on I-190 Grand Island South Bridges
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that underbridge inspections of the South Grand Island Bridges will take place on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9, 2007 which will require a lane closure on both bridges.
Effective Association Practices Opens Association Leadership Academy
LATHAM N.Y. - “Effective Association Management Practices” will be the opening session of the 2007-2008 Association Leadership Academy (ALA) initiated by the Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE).
Calhoun County Child Support Cases Transfer
Effective September 10, 2007, all Calhoun County DSS child support cases will be administered through the Columbia I Regional Office. Any questions about your case should be directed to that office at the following address:
United HealthCare to Pay New York $4 Million
United HealthCare will pay New York $4 million to settle claims processing problems, the largest ever health related settlement entered into by the State Insurance Department, Superintendent Eric Dinallo announced today. This is part of a landmark...
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.
Interchange 9 Southbound Ramp Closure Due to Local Event
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that Interchange 9 (Peace Bridge, Canada, Porter Ave) southbound ramp will be closed from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 8 due to a local parade. Southbound traffic will be detou...
DEC Reports: Investigative Unit Reconstituted
To boost environmental crime-fighting efforts, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has reconstituted a unit that focuses on high-level and statewide criminal operations, Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today.
Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that routine repairs on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue on Monday, September 10, through Friday, September 14, during off-peak travel times. There will be no scheduled maintenance activity o...
State Parks Announces Holiday Attendance Numbers
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash said today announced that attendance at state parks and historic sites for the Labor Day weekend was up by 72 percent (690,000 visitors) from last year for...
Thruway Authority to Continue Deck Replacement Work on The Tappan Zee Bridge
The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue next week. This project is part of the Authority’s on-going commitment to continue to fulfill its responsibility to maint...
Amended Release: Wireless 911 Board To Meet October 16, 2007
ALBANY – (September 6, 2007) – Please be advised that the NYS 911 Board Meeting scheduled on Tuesday October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at 770 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14425 has been canceled. The next meeting of the 911 Board has ...
SUNY New Paltz to Open New Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach
The State University of New York at New Paltz has created a new Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (CRREO) on the New Paltz campus, which will be directed by Gerald Benjamin, current dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Scienc...