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Thursday January 24, 2008
Mondello Statement on Congressman Jim Walsh
For nearly two decades, Jim Walsh has represented the people of Central New York with dedication and distinction in Congress. We thank him for his years of service and wish him well in his future endeavors.
State Parks Acquires Three Properties In Hudson Highlands
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash, together with officials from Scenic Hudson and the City of Beacon, today announced the protection of three properties totaling over 1300 acres of land alo...
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $223,000 to Complete Affordable Housing in Yonkers
The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $223,000 award to the Housing Action Council to complete 17 affordable single-family homes in northeast Yonkers in Westchester County. With the approval, AHC has now awarded ...
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $700,000 to Acquire and Rehab 35 Homes in Onondaga County
The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $700,000 grant to the Empire Housing and Development Corporation for the acquisition and rehabilitation of 35 affordable housing units in Onondaga County.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $240,000 for Six Units of Affordable Housing in Suffolk County
The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved $240,000 in grants to help build six units of affordable housing in Suffolk County.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $600,000 to Acquire and Rehab 20 Homes in Western New York
The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $600,000 grant to the Rural Housing Opportunities Corporation, Inc. (RHOC) for the acquisition and rehabilitation of 20 units of affordable housing in four western New York c...
OGS to Award Over $2 Million in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for three contracts representing more than $2 MILLION in new construction, providing work in Albany County, New York.
Price Chopper Accepting Outdated Meds
Price Chopper is offering, for a limited time, a “return” your outdated meds program in sixty-six Price Chopper stores with pharmacies. The pharmacies began accepting outdated prescriptions and over-the-counter meds Sunday, January 13...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction and Consulting Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for seven construction contracts representing more than $985,000 in construction, providing work in three counties of New York.
Media/Photo Advisory
Event: Martin Luther King Jr., Food Drive Distribution
Fish Hatchery, Research Station, Salmon River Upgrades
Major upgrades for the Salmon River fish hatchery and long-needed riverbank repairs for the Salmon River are part of a far-reaching plan to restore the fisheries of Lake Ontario and its tributaries, New York State Department of Environmental Conse...
Media Advisory
Finalizing a long-running lawsuit over Love Canal pollution, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis will unveil Western New York projects funded by the $12 million settlement due to natural resource damag...
NYS Housing Finance Agency Releases Revised 80/20 Criteria
The New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) today issued its revised 2008 allocation criteria for developers who wish to apply for private activity tax-exempt bond financing for so-called “80/20” multifamily rental developments in ...
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $6,000,000 Lotto Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Wednesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $79,204.50 - 1 Winner
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $6,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
Council On Food Policy To Hold Listening Sessions
The New York State Council on Food Policy is planning a series of listening sessions to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders.
DEC Proposes Wind Energy Project Guidelines for Conducting Avian Studies
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today proposed guidelines to assist commercial wind energy developers assess the potential impacts turbines may have on birds and bats. Developed in consultation with energy officia...
Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez Announces $1.325 million in New Health Insurance Grants
Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez today announced the recipients of six grants totaling $1.325 million under the Shared Municipal Services Incentive (SMSI) program, stressing the need to control the cost of local government, esp...
Hatchery and Marina Overhauls, Habitat Repairs Highlight Local Projects in Lake Ontario Settlement
New York State will renovate boat launches and marinas, repair critical fish spawning habitat and rebuild the Cape Vincent fish hatchery as part of a $12 million restoration of Lake Ontario fisheries and its tributaries, New York State Department ...
Statement by New York Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo on Bond Insurers
New York State Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo issued the following statement today:
NYS Labor Department Prosecutes Unemployment Insurance Fraud
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s efforts to prosecute Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud led to 369 convictions throughout New York State in 2007, with overpayments in these cases total...
10 Things to Like in the Governor's Budget and 4 Quality Improvement Opportunities
UWNYS has sent a letter to Governor Eliot Spitzer praising a number of his budget proposals and making recommendations for changes on four issues:
APU Hosts Conference on Lewis, Tolkien, and the Inklings
Today’s generation has once again become familiar with the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien through the film productions of The Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings. But do they know how well these two authors were connected? ...