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Tuesday January 29, 2008
NY State Medical Society Raises Concerns at Hearing on GHI-HIP Conversion
The President of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), raised numerous concerns today at a New York State Insurance Department (SID) hearing on the proposed conversion of the health insurer, GHI-HIP from not-for-profit to a for-pro...
Lung Association: Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs Save Lives
The American Lung Association of New York State today pointed to a new study in the American Journal of Public Health as further evidence that comprehensive tobacco control programs save lives. The study indicates that the U.S. would have between ...
Artech-Dalmia Center for IT Inaugurated
Artech Information Systems representatives and local officials were present to inaugurate The Artech-Dalmia Center for Information Technology at Rajasthan, India earlier this month. The state-of-the-art facility, located at the prestigious all-wom...
DEC Education Centers To Participate In Global Warming “Teach-in”
There will be numerous sites across New York State where people can participate in the two-day Focus the Nation “2% Solution” web cast event. The web cast will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 30, and be followed by a national "teac...
Media Advisory: Officials To Highlight Tax Credits For Low-Income Families
State Commissioners David A. Hansell, of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), and Robert L. Megna, of the Department of Taxation and Finance, will be joined by local officials and community leaders Thursday to promote free tax...
DEC Urges People to Use Caution on the Ice
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today encouraged those enjoying the outdoors to use caution on frozen water bodies, especially when using vehicles.
News Advisory: TAC and SBDC Celebrate New Office Space
The North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) are celebrating the opening of their office space at 194 U.S. Oval in Plattsburgh at an open house on Feb. 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. This event will fea...
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Observed Feb. 7
February 7, 2008 marks the eighth annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This observance was created to educate African Americans about HIV/AIDS and its devastating effects on communities across the United States.
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Monday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $95,606.50 - 1 Winner
NYSDOT Announces Transportation Enhancement Program
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced that applications are available for non-traditional transportation projects through the federally funded Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP).
State Bar Association Honors Pioneer for Advancement of Women Attorneys
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Women in the Law will present its first-annual Kay Crawford Murray award to the award’s namesake, Kay C. Murray. The honor, which will be presented every year at the Association’s...
State Bar Honors Two Ethics Experts for Excellence in Public Service
Two noted members of the legal profession have been selected to receive the 2008 Attorneys in Public Service Award from the New York State Bar Association. Mark L. Davies, Executive Director and Counsel to the New York City Conflicts of Interest B...
Jorge Estevez To Describe Caribbean Before Columbus
Jorge Estevez, a representative of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in New York, N.Y., will give a lecture titled “Who Discovered Columbus?” on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at SUNY Cortland.
Community Roundtable On Feb. 7 To Focus On County's 21st Century Farming Industry
A Cortland County agricultural industry representative and one of the county’s most successful dairy farmers will discuss the importance of the local farming industry in the 21st century at a community roundtable on Thursday, Feb. 7, at SUNY...
Statement from Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Despite the economic challenges that currently dominate the headlines, there is hope. For the hardworking families and homeowners of Eastern Long Island, tonight’s State of the Union address presented a number of positive domestic and natio...