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Thursday February 28, 2008
The Albany Academies To Hold Annual Spring Gathering On April 12
The Albany Academies will hold its Spring Gathering 2008 annual auction and gala on Saturday, April 12 at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Menands.
Bellyare Scoping Document Released
The final scoping document for the environmental reviews related to (a) the proposed Wildacres and Highmount Spa Resort complex, and (b) the unit management plan for the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center has been released, the New York State Departmen...
MEDIA ADVISORY
DETAIL: The New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc. (NYSAOTSOH) and the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association (NYSCHSA) have launched a massive grass roots campaign to garner legislative and publ...
Media Advisory
On Sunday, March 2, nurses, represented by the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), will be joined by their family members, PEF leaders, and state lawmakers for an informational picket outside Attica Correctional Facility.
Four First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Wednesday's Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $23,690.00 - 4 Winners
Media Advisory for February 29, 2008
The New York York Lottery will present prize checks totaling $3,000,000 to four new Lottery Millionaires from Dutchess and Westchester Counties. The four new new instant game winners include:
DEC Enters Into Agreement With Hess Over Storage and Tidal Wetlands Violations
Hess Corporation will bring 65 gasoline stations and oil storage facilities into compliance with state requirements and fund an important habitat restoration project in the Hudson River Estuary under an agreement announced today by New York State ...
State Bar Seeks Nominees for Community Service Award
The New York State Bar Association is seeking nominees for its 2008 Root/Stimson Award, which is presented annually to a lawyer who has demonstrated a significant, positive impact in the community, state or nation, unrelated to the practice of law...
Seven Albany Academies Students Selected For Prestigious Art Exhibition
(Albany) – Seven students from The Albany Academies have been selected to participate in the Ninth Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition.
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 $3.2 MILLION in construction, providing work in five counties of New York.
OGS To Award Over $10.6 Million In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for 15 contracts representing more than $10.6 MILLION in new construction, providing work in eight counties of New York.
Louise Dionne Gives Piano Recital at SUNY Plattsburgh
On Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m., the SUNY Plattsburgh department of music will present a piano recital by adjunct lecturer and pianist, Louise Dionne. The concert will take place in Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, on the college campus. Admissi...
DEC Invites Property Owners to Help Control Goose Populations
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today released information to help property owners prevent or reduce problems with Canada geese, which are becoming more widespread every year. New York's loc...
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Wednesday's Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $23,690.00 - 4 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $4,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 - $0.00 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winner In $4,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
(correction) 'The Big Read' Comes To Cortland County
Editor note: Corrected copy to the second paragraph from the press release sent yesterday follows:
Media Advisory for February 29, 2008
The New York Lork Lottery will present prize checks totaling $3,000,000 to four new Lottery Millionaires from Dutchess and Westchester Counties. The four new new instant game winners include:
DEC Announces Environmental Justice Grant Writing Workshops
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold a series of grant writing workshops in New York City (NYC) on March 5 and 6 for the 2008 Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant Program. This year, more than $1.2 m...
Third Annual SNMA Health Fair at the Drew Wellness Center
The Governor and First Lady’s Healthy South Carolina Challenge is pleased to announce the USC School of Medicine’s third annual SNMA Family Health Fair. The event, sponsored by the Student National Medical Association, will take place ...
Barbara Ashbaugh to Speak in Fort Worth
Collin County-based business owner Barbara Ashbaugh, CEO of Trade Secrets, has been invited to give the keynote address to the American Society of Training and Development, Fort Worth, entitled, Evaluation - It’s Just Not That Complicated &...
2008 NASCAR Guard Car makes rounds in Upstate New York
National Guard NASCAR is making an appearance at Champlain Center Mall this upcoming week.
Empire Page Announces New Leadership, Vision for New York Political Information Website
The Empire Page’s new controlling shareholder, managing partner, and publisher is Peter G. Pollak, the editor of The Empire Page since February 2000. The Empire Page, the leading digest of breaking news and information for New York’s p...
**Media Advisory: US Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin holds Press Conference and Media Availability**
Today at Noon Leaders of the Suffolk County Republican Committee and Local Republican Elected Officials will be holding a press conference and media availability officially announcing their endorsements of Lee Zeldin for Congress in the First Cong...
All Southbound Lanes Closed on Tappan Zee Bridge Due to Tractor Trailer Accident
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that all southbound lanes on the Tappan Zee Bridge are currently closed due to a roll-over tractor trailer accident.
Thruway Authority Announces All Southbound Lanes Reopened on Tappan Zee Bridge
The Thruway Authority announces that all southbound lanes are now reopened on the Tappan Zee Bridge. They were closed earlier due to a tractor trailer roll-over.
State Bar Association Seeks Nominees for 18th Annual President's Pro Bono Service Awards
The New York State Bar Association is seeking nominees for the 18th annual President’s Pro Bono Service Awards. The prestigious awards are bestowed each year upon attorneys who best illustrate the legal profession’s commitment to provi...
A Celebration With Heart in Downtown Albany
Jillian’s of Albany will hold a special grand re-opening event on Thursday, February 28, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in partnership with the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID). “A Celebration with Heart” will commemorate...
$372K More For Towns To Develop Farmland Protection Plans
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced an additional $372,500 in funding to help 16 towns develop local agricultural and farmland protection plans. This announcement is in addition to the nearly $500,000 announced ...
Statement of Joseph N. Mondello
New York Republicans will be working harder than ever in the coming months on the issues that matter most to Empire State residents. Common sense policies that create jobs, spur economic growth, limit the size and cost of state government, and re...
Barbara Ashbaugh to Speak in Houston
Collin County-based business owner Barbara Ashbaugh, CEO of Trade Secrets, has been invited to conduct a full-day seminar for the American Society of Training and Development, Houston, entitled, Talent Management & Employee Engagement – ...
Addressing the Talent Shortage
Companies throughout the country are facing a talent crisis as baby boomers are retiring at alarming rates. New hires are hard to find and when they are brought on board, they need to get up to speed quickly. On-boarding and training are critical...
AARP Releases Westchester County Livable Community Survey of Residents Age 50+
More than half of Westchester County residents age 50+ say that it is important for them to remain in their communities as they age, according to a new survey of 800 older Westchester residents released by AARP. The survey was released at a press...
New Partnership for Collin County Business
Barbara Ashbaugh, CEO of Trade Secrets, a Texas-based performance management company located in Collin County, announced today the formation of a new partnership with MAJERS Research Institute. Ashbaugh quoted, "MAJERS has conducted break thr...
Community Care Physicians, PC Named Official Reference Site for Electronic Health Record
Allscripts, the nation’s leading provider of clinical software, connectivity and information solutions, has named Community Care Physicians, PC an official reference site and “best practice” user of the Touchworks Electronic Heal...
OMRDD celebrates disABILITIES Awareness Month with March Exhibit
The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities will celebrate Disability Awareness Month in March with a month-long exhibit chronicling the history of disabilities in New York State, and celebrating the achievements of individuals...
Writers Institute Hosts Poets Marie Howe and Campbell McGrath and "Wicked" Author Gregory Maguire
Prize-Winning American Poets Marie Howe and Campbell McGrath to Read March 11, 2008
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $12,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $12,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Tuesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $50,283.00 - 2 Winners