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Monday March 17, 2008
Zeldin Releases New Campaign Video
The endorsed Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional District today released the latest in a series of videos outlining the campaign’s platform, pledging to champion comprehensive reform of America’s immigration p...
Arboretum: April Flowers Bring More than Flowers;
There’s more than gardening in the days ahead. The Landis Arboretum offers an array of April programs for busy hands and heads – and the wonder of it all!
Mobilized New York National Guard Unit Holds Send Off Ceremony at Fort Bragg
New York Army National Guard Soldiers who have been training at Fort Bragg since January will hold a review before heading to Afghanistan to replace units from the South Carolina National Guard.
State Officials to Commemorate Triangle Fire Tuesday, March 18 at 1 p.m. on Plaza Concourse
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that she will join Assemblywoman Susan John, and State Senators Serphin Maltese and Joseph Robach at a ceremony to honor the memory of the nearly 150 garment workers who died in the Triang...
Ed Telling to Participate in Advanced Negotiation Course at Harvard
Ed Telling, President of the Telling Group, (www.TellingGroup.com) is enrolled in Harvard’s Advanced Negotiation Course In April as a follow-up to the Executive Negotiation Course he participated in this past December. Following his complet...
Ecologist, Author, Cancer Survivor To Discuss Newest Book At SUNY Cortland
Sandra Steingraber, an internationally recognized expert on the environmental links to cancer and reproductive health, will speak about her newest book, Having Faith: An Ecologists Journey to Motherhood (2001), on Tuesday, March 25, at SUNY Cortland.
Shaker High School Student Selected as New York State Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest Winner
Genevieve Mailloux, a Shaker High School student from the Capital Region, took first place in the New York State Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest, held March 13 at the New York State Museum. After successful wins in Shaker High School...
Wireless 911 Board To Meet March 26, 2008
The New York State 911 Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at the NYS Division for Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the Crime Stat Conference Room, 1st floor, Number 4 Tower Place, Albany, NY 12203.
NYS Medical Society Pledges Support for Gov. Paterson
Today’s inauguration of David Paterson as the 55th Governor of New York State presents all New Yorker’s with an opportunity to reflect on the nature of our legislative system and the orderly transition of government seen in few other p...
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $59,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $59,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $9,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Sunday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $78,751.00 - 1 Winner
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Saturday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $101,440.50 - 1 Winner
Eight First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Friday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $15,192.00 - 8 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $9,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
Property Owners Urged to Buy Flood Insurance
Property owners should act now to buy flood insurance because saturated ground conditions caused by heavy spring rain could dramatically increase the potential for flooding, even in normally low flood risk areas, the New York State Insurance Depar...
SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Late March Through Early May Calendar of Events
The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to announce a calendar of events for the end of March through the start of May. This calendar is distributed once a month and contains a wide sampling of events at the college, inc...
Long Term Care Leaders Praise Bipartisan Effort to Reject Bush Administration’s Proposed Medicare Cuts
The New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA) and the American Health Care Association (AHCA) today praised New York legislators, Senator Hilary Clinton, Representatives Michael Acuri, John Hall, Carolyn Maloney, Carolyn McCarthy, and ...
Pothole Repairs on I-84 to Necessitate Temporary Lane Closures
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that pothole repairs on I-84 will take place beginning on at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2008 until noon on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The repairs will necessitate temporary right lane closures...
Berkshire Country Day School Announces Second Trimester Honor Roll for Grades 7-9
Berkshire Country Day School (BCD) announces Second Trimester Honor Roll for students in grades 7 through 9:
WAMC Northeast Public Radio Presents Ask The Commissioner
An evening with FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein Moderated by WAMC President, Alan Chartock
Construction Project on Fox Island Road in Port Chester near Byram River Bridge on I-95 to Require Blasting
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that on Tuesday, March 18 at 10 a.m., All Rock Crushing, Inc. will conduct a test blast at 66 Fox Island Road in Port Chester, near the Byram River Bridge on I-95 as part of a private housing pr...
Zeldin Slams Largest Tax Increase in American History
The endorsed Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional District today expressed sincere disappointment with Congress’ recently passed, Bishop-approved budget.
First Lady Jenny Sanford and Superintendent of Ed. Dr. Jim Rex Host Press Conference & Awards Ceremony
First Lady Jenny Sanford and State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex will host a joint press conference and awards ceremony for the conclusion of the 2007-08 Healthy SC School Video Contest on Wednesday, March 19th at 10:30 am at the South Carol...
C. Gregory Sharer To Join SUNY Cortland As Head Of Student Affairs
C. Gregory Sharer, the dean of student services at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., has been named vice president for student affairs at SUNY Cortland. He will start on June 5.
Area Artisans Add Diversity to Arboretum Signature Plant Sale Weekend
The 36th annual Landis Arboretum Spring Plant/Book/Bake Sale Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, from 10 AM – 4 PM. Once again, the festive fundraising weekend will include a select group of regional artisans...