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Thursday January 03, 2008
Kelly, Acosta Named to SUNY Plattsburgh College Council
Gov. Elliot Spitzer has appointed Minerva Central School Principal Heidi Kelly to the SUNY Plattsburgh College Council. SUNY Plattsburgh Student Association President Angel Acosta will also join the group as the student representative on the Colle...
EBA/NYS Urges Spitzer to Support Clean Heating Fuel Credit
The Environmental Business Association of New York State, Inc. (“EBA/NYS”) today urged Governor Elliot Spitzer to support A.9534, Heating Equipment Tax Credit/Clean Heating Fuel Credit. This legislation, which will extend the allowance...
Commissioner Commends Outstanding Outreach Efforts
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker recently recognized outstanding public outreach efforts by those involved in the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) program across New York State. AEM is a nationally recognized prog...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Fine Land Corp., located at 376 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, is voluntarily recalling packages of “SNGNE brand Fruit Flavour Chews” due to an undecl...
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Asbestos, Lead and Hazardous Waste Laborers, Local 78, will conduct recruitment from January 9 through December 10, 2008 for 150 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Pat...
Reovirus Blamed for Crow Die-Offs
A strain of avian “reovirus” is responsible for crow die-offs reported in at least six counties across New York in the last week, according to a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) investigation.
Price Chopper Supermarkets to Hold Gluten Free Food Festival II
In recognition of the growing number of Americans whose digestive systems are sensitive to or intolerant of products containing gluten, a protein fraction found in wheat, rye barley, and the gluten of certain other grains, Price Chopper is holding...
Jan. 19th Albany Academies Alumni Hockey Game To Feature Special Anniversary Celebration
(Albany) – The Albany Academies will hold a special Alumni Hockey Day on Saturday, January 19, 2008 that will feature a special 25th anniversary celebration of the 1983 Academy State Championship Hockey Team.
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for three construction contracts representing more than $471,000 in construction, providing work in two counties of New York.
New York National Guard Recruits in NASCAR Bobsled Challenge
New York National Guard Recruits will participate in the Bodine NASCAR Bobsled Challenge in Lake Placid as “brakemen” on the sleds. This is the second time NASCAR driver Geoff Bodine has invited military members to participate in his e...
OGS To Award Over $234,700 In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for one contract representing more than $234,700 in new construction, providing work in Columbia County, New York.
Department To Hold Hearings on GHI,HIP's Conversion Plan
Superintendent of Insurance Eric R. Dinallo today announced that the Department will hold public hearings on January 29 in Manhattan and January 31 in Albany as part of its regulatory review of a proposal by Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and Hea...
Thruway Authority Announces All Lanes Blocked Eastbound Between Int. 41 & 40
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that all lanes are blocked eastbound along I-90 at milepost 318, between Interchanges 41 (Waterloo) and 40 (Weedsport).
NY National Guard Troops Celebrate Return from Iraq
Citizen Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command celebrate their return from service overseas with family in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
107th Air Refueling Wing Deploying More Members
The 107th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), New York Air National Guard is again deploying members overseas in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
Thruway Authority Announces Eastbound Lanes Reopened Between Int. 41 & 40
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that all lanes have been reopened eastbound along I-90 at milepost 313 (previously reported at milepost 318), between Interchanges 41 (Waterloo) and 40 (Weedsport).
Barron’s Magazine Associate Editor, Michael Santoli, to Speak at January Marketing Luncheon
The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association will host a luncheon event with guest speaker Michael Santoli, Associate Editor of Barron’s magazine, who will discuss the emerging global, virtual economy at 11:30 a....
Judi Clements Training & Development Pilots Generational Training
Judi Clements Training & Development in Clifton Park, NY has developed a new training program for managers who are facing the challenge of leading diverse work teams of multi-generational employees. Clements piloted the program at the NYS Tra...