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Friday January 11, 2008
Inter-Office Coordinating Council to meet on Friday, January 18
The Inter-Office Coordinating Council (IOCC), a collaborative entity created to improve the continuity and coordination of services across agencies to people with mental disabilities, is scheduled to meet on Friday, January 18. Members of the IOCC...
Statement by PEF President Ken Brynien Regarding Proposals to Close Several State Prisons and Youth Facilities
“The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) is always concerned anytime the state calls for reducing the number of state facilities and services critical to public safety,” said PEF President Ken Brynien.
One Dedicated ‘E-ZPass Only’ Entry Lane to be Added Monday at Harrisburg East
Turnpike officials announced today that entry lane #2 — the second lane from the right at Harrisburg East Interchange (#247) — will be converted to an “E-ZPass Only” lane beginning Monday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. Thereafter, it w...
Agencia Acelera Transformacion Del Sistema De Justicia Juvenil
La Comisionada de la Oficina de Servicios para Niños y Familias del Estado de Nueva York Gladys Carrión anunció hoy el cierre de seis establecimientos residenciales poco utilizados como parte de una reestructuración progresiva ...
New York State Athletic Commission To Meet January 22, 2008
The New York State Athletic Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the New York State, Department of State Office, 123 William St., New York, 19th floor conference room. The meeting will commence at 10:00 a.m.
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, January 14, through Friday, January 18, during off-peak travel times.
Media Advisory: Lee Zeldin's Schedule for Monday, January 14, 2008
Lee Zeldin, candidate for the First Congressional District of New York, former Army JAG officer, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, will hold several events and announcements around Long Island on Monday, January 14, 2008.
NY Office of Children & Family Services Accelerating Transformation of Juvenile Justice System
New York State Office of Children & Family Services Commissioner Gladys Carrión today announced the closing of six underutilized residential facilities as part of an ongoing restructuring to significantly improve services to troubled chil...
Thruway Authority to Continue Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Work
The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that construction work related to the deck replacement project on the Tappan Zee Bridge will take place tonight, Friday, January 11, continuing overnight until early Saturday morning, January 12.
Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar Troy High School Student Takes Second Prize in Student Courage Award
Troy High School (THS) senior Ashley Chapman was recently selected as one of the recipients of the Martin Luther King 2008 Student Courage Awards. The program is coordinated through Siena College in association with The Martin Luther King Jr. and ...
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $43,164 - 2 Winners
State Parks Announce $8 Million To Support Programs Promoting New York’s Natural Heritage
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today announced $8 million in grants awarded under the Zoos, Botanical Gardens and Aquariums Program (ZBGA) to support the development of educational, cult...
Thruway Authority Announces Restaurant and Restroom Services Restored at Chittenango Travel Plaza
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the Chittenango Travel Plaza is again able to provide restaurant and restroom services to motorists.
SUNY Plattsburgh Accreditation Reaffirmed by Middle States
SUNY Plattsburgh has received accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education for the next five years.
Thruway Authority Announces Restaurant and Restroom Services Temporarily Suspended at Chittenango Travel Plaza
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the Chittenango Travel Plaza is unable to provide restaurant and restroom services to motorists at this time due to a water main break.
Commissioner Gives Annual State Of Agriculture Address
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today gave the 9th annual State of New York Agriculture address at the 176th Annual Meeting of the New York State Agricultural Society in Liverpool. The Commissioner noted that although there...