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Thursday February 07, 2008
Broadwater
By mutual agreement, Broadwater and the New York State Department of State today signed a 60 day stay to extend the consistency review for the Broadwater Project. This will allow for further discussion of what is a very complex proposal.
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that International Food Source Inc., located at 52 Richboynton Road, Dover, NJ 07801, is recalling “Sun Ripened Apricots” due to the presence of undeclared ...
Tappan Zee Bridge Public Meetings Scheduled
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced public meetings on the Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 Corridor Project for February 26, 27 and 28, 2008 in Westchester, Orange and Rockland counties, respec...
The Capital Grand Opens Presentation Center & Model Suite
Mayor Gerald D. Jennings and Pamela Tobin, Executive Director of the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID), joined Norstar Development USA President Richard Higgins today to officially open the presentation center and decorator-desig...
PA Turnpike Makes Third Payment for PA’s Transportation Network
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officials have transferred another $229.2 million payment to PennDOT to address the commonwealth’s transportation funding crisis. This most recent disbursement brings total Turnpike payments made since last A...
New York State Bar Calls for an Increase in Funding of Services for the Poor
Increased funding for civil legal services for the poor, the adoption of a judicial salary increase and a commission to regularly review judicial pay, and reforming the way long term care is financed were key aspects of testimony submitted today b...
Council On Food Policy To Hold Listening Session
The New York State Council on Food Policy is holding a listening session in Syracuse to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders.
NFL Player David Holloway '02 to Take Part in Poster Signing at The Albany Academies on Feb. 8
David Holloway, a member of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals and 2002 graduate of The Albany Academy, will be selling autographed posters, gloves and balls beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 8 before The Albany Academy Freshman, Junior Varsity and...
New York State Security or Fire Alarm Installer Advisory Committee To Meet
A meeting of the New York State Security or Fire Alarm Installer Advisory Committee will be held on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, 80 South...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for five construction contracts representing more than $1.8 MILLION in construction, providing work in four counties of New York.
OGS To Award Over $5.1 Million In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for 13 contracts representing more than $5.1 MILLION in new construction, providing work in four counties of New York.
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $4,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $4,000,000 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 - $103,755.50 - 1 Winner
PEF Endorses Barclay in Special State Senate Election
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state’s second-largest state-employee union, today announced its endorsement of Republican Assemblyman Will Barclay for state Senate in the special election being held February 26.
Junior From The Albany Academies Receives Salvation Army Award
Emily Griffen, a junior at The Albany Academies, will be recognized at The Salvation Army’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner tonight with its “Youth Making A Difference Award” for her dedicated efforts to better the community.
New York Airmen Participate in Albanian Medical Mission
Five medical technicians from the New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing will depart for Albania on Feb. 10 to spend three days in Albania instructing members of that country’s Army on vaccination procedures.
WAMC Now On The Air In Highland At 102.1 FM
Listeners in Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Highland and New Paltz can now tune in to a new WAMC signal at 102.1 FM. The new translator station relays the programming of Northeast Public Radio’s WAMK, 90.9 FM Kingston to the areas surrounding Hig...
Statement by Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
In the aftermath of World War II, a group of brave, hard-working young men and women transformed America. On Long Island, they invented the modern suburb and created the way of life we in the First Congressional District now enjoy from Blue Point...
Statement From Banking Superintendent Neiman On State Foreclosure Prevention Working Group Report
Today the State Foreclosure Prevention Working Group, a coalition of state Attorneys General and Banking Supervisors, issued their first report reflecting months of work with subprime mortgage servicers. The report highlights important data on the...
Updated Release: SBDC Presents VetPRENEUR Forum
On Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon, the North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with New York State Business Development Corporation (NYBDC), American Military Retirees Association and VFW Post #125 will be offe...
SUNY Cortland Staff, Students Receive Regional Residence Hall Awards
For the first time ever, one SUNY Cortland staff member and three students are recipients of regional “Of the Month” (OTM) awards for October 2007 from the Northeast College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH).
James Lasdun to Offer Poetry Workshop for NYS Writers Institute
Intermediate/Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop Offered by James Lasdun
Documentary Filmmaker Perry Miller Adato Appears at the Writers Institute February 22, 2008
Perry Miller Adato, Prize-winning Pioneer of Historical and Biographical Documentaries, Discusses Her Work February 22, 2008
Arboretum Offers Stay-in-Shape February Outdoor Fun, Exploration
In a warm embrace of the fickle February weather, the Landis Arboretum offers two family-focused winter events.
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $102,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $102,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
Construction Complete for Phase 1 of State’s Emergency Communication Network
The New York State Office for Technology today announced that construction is complete on the radio transmission sites necessary for previewing New York’s state-of-the-art emergency communication system in the primary region comprised of Eri...
Women Make the Difference for Senator Hillary Clinton
Today NOW (National Organization for Women) New York State and its forty thousand supporters stand and cheer for Senator Hillary Clinton. We took the huge states and we grew our delegate count in a very big way. Furthermore, women made the differe...
United Way of New York State Receives Grant from Bank of America to Promote EITC
United Way of New York State (UWNYS) today announced a $30,000 donation from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support an asset building strategy to help low- and moderate-income individuals achieve financial stability. This grant is p...
SBDC Presents VetPRENEUR Forum
The North Country Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with New York State Business Development Corporation (NYBDC), American Military Retirees Association and VFW Post #125 will be offering a forum designed for veterans of all...
Banking Department Publishes Retail Bank Services Survey
The New York State Banking Department announced today the findings of the second survey of retail bank services offered throughout the state. The survey aims to make shopping for a new bank or comparing bank products and services an easier experie...
SUNY Plattsburgh College Council Meeting Feb. 11
The College Council at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. in Videoconferencing Room 416, Sibley Hall, located on the college campus.