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Wednesday January 30, 2008
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Endorses Barclay For State Senate
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, the oldest and largest advocacy group of its kind in New York, today announced their endorsement of Assemblyman Will Barclay for the vacant seat in the 48th State Senate District.
SUNY Cortland Plans Black History Month Celebration During February
SUNY Cortland will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a series of events including lectures, films, multi-media presentations, musical performances and the annual Unity Dinner.
Media Advisory: Officials 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...
New York Republicans Support Senator John McCain
After receiving a phone call this morning from Mayor Rudy Giuliani about the announcement that he will make later today, I conferred with Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno and Assembly Republican Leader James Tedisco about the critically important ...
New York City Detective Endowment Association Lauds New York State
The New York City Detective Endowment Association awards a Certificate of Appreciation plaque to the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) for its assistance with arson criminal investigations.
UPDATE: I-90 Closed in Both Directions From Interchanges 46 to 49
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the Thruway (I-90) has been closed in both directions from Interchanges 46 (Rochester Corning, I-390) to 49 (Depew, Lockport, Route 78) due to inclement weather.
Media Advisory
The New York State Procurement Council will meet on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 1 p.m. in NY Network Studios, Suite 146, Studio B, in the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY.
I-90 Closed in Both Directions From Interchanges 46 to 49
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the Thruway (I-90) has been closed in both directions from Interchanges 46 (Rochester, Corning, I-390) to 49 (Depew, Lockport, Route 78) due to inclement weather.
Helping Students During Budget Gap
Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s investment in higher education is unique among governors the last three decades, who all proposed slashing state financial aid to students when faced with looming budget deficits, the head of the New York State Higher Ed...
Bat Die-Off Prompts Investigation
Thousands of hibernating bats are dying in caves in New York and Vermont from unknown causes, prompting an investigation by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), as well as wildlife agencies and researchers around the ...
NY National Guard Troops from Glens Falls 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.
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $73,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $73,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
BCD Upper School Latin Students Take Top Honors at 2008 Classics Day
Berkshire Country Day School, an independent school serving students in Pre-kindergarten through Grade 9, is pleased to announce that Upper School students in Grades 7-9 successfully competed against 280 other students from a total of nine schools...
NYSDOT To Auction Surplus Property
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will hold a public auction on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, to sell two surplus parcels totaling less than one acre in the City of Binghamton. The auction will be held at the State Office Bu...
Four First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Tuesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $28,699.00 - 4 Winners
New York Naval Militia Dedicates High Tech Patrol Boat
The New York Naval Militia will name and dedicate a $790,000 44-foot long, water-jet powered, computer guided, patrol boat during a ceremony at the State University of New York Maritime College in Fort Schuyler, New York.
State Bar's International Law and Practice Section Honors Pakistani Legal Community
The Lawyers and Judges of Pakistan, as represented by Aitzaz Ahsan in absentia, have been selected to receive the 2008 Award for Distinction in International Affairs from the New York State Bar Association. The award, sponsored by the Association&...
State Bar Association’s Commercial & Federal Litigation Section to Honor Retired Judge of the Court of Appeals
The New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section will present its annual Stanley H. Fuld Award to Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals, Albert M. Rosenblatt, who served on the court from 1998 until his retire...
Susan Choi to Read from New Novel "A Person of Interest," February 12, 2008
Susan Choi, Pulitzer Prize Finalist for the Novel “American Woman” (2003), to Discuss Her New Thriller “A Person of Interest,” February 12, 2008
Children's Museum Saturday Series Planned During Spring 2008
Children’s educational programs on the Chinese New Year, Dr. Suess’ birthday, stained glass creations, a sing along and silly putty will be highlighted during the Spring 2008 Children’s Museum season starting on Saturday, Feb. 2.
Speakers Bureau Launched for International Coaching Week
To celebrate International Coaching Week, February 3-9, 2008, the San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance (SDPCA) launches its new speaker’s bureau service. As part of SDPCA's community outreach effort, volunteer member coaches will offer a...