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Tuesday March 18, 2008
Four Used-Car Dealers Face Felony Sales Tax Charges
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Robert L. Megna today announced that four used-car dealers in Monroe, Tioga and Broome Counties face felony charges in separate cases for stealing more than $300,000 in state and local sales taxe...
Noted Author On University Teaching To Speak On March 24
Ken Bain, a scholar of the university-level teaching and learning process and the author of What the Best College Teachers Do, will discuss his writing and research on Monday, March 24, at SUNY Cortland.
NYSDOT Submits Five-Year Transportation Capital Plan
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced that the agency’s five-year capital program for State fiscal years 2009-10 through 2013-14 has been submitted to the Legislature. Submitted a ...
Media Advisory: State and Federal Officials to Highlight Stimulus Rebate Efforts
State, federal, and local officials as well as community leaders, will gather at the Albany Stratton Veteran’s Medical Center at 113 Holland Avenue in Albany at 1 p.m. Thursday March 20 to highlight state efforts concerning federal stimulus ...
Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Workers Recruit Apprentices
The Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 7, will conduct recruitment on March 21 through October, 11, 2008 State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. A total of six applicants will be accep...
Spitzer Should Liquidate Campaign Fund - Donate Proceeds to Charity
Former Governor Eliot Spitzer’s speedy resignation and quick departure from Albany has shaken people’s faith in their government and left many questions unanswered.
Labor Department Remembers 97th Anniversary of Sweatshop Fire
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today joined state legislative and union leaders to commemorate the 97th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire, which led to the tragic death of 146 garment workers. At a ceremony at the Em...
New York State Department of State Holds Seminar for Media
In the spirit of Sunshine Week, the New York State Department of State, which administers the Committee on Open Government, today held a FOIL and Open Government seminar, to educate media outlets on the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), the Open ...
Funds Earmarked to Battle Terrestrial Invasive Species
Ten municipalities and organizations will receive a total of $555,000 to help wipe out infestations of non-native terrestrial species across the state, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announc...
CORRECTION - SUNY Cortland Awarded For Adapted Physical Education
SUNY Cortland’s adapted physical education programming will be recognized in April by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).
SONYMA Announces $747,000 Federal Grant To Provide Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has received a $747,718 Federal grant to expand foreclosure prevention counseling efforts across New York State. The funds will be used to help 20 counseling organizations provide additional counselin...
HESC Ushers in Spring with College Fair Tours
The New York State Higher Education Services Corp. (HESC), the state agency that helps people pay for college, has launched its spring tour of college fairs, bringing financial aid information and counseling to thousands of students and families a...
Media Advisory: HESC Announces Spring 2008 College Tour
HESC Announces Spring 2008 College Tour
Cheektowaga Woman Arrested for Torching Car
A Cheektowaga woman was arrested Thursday for having her car burned after being told that it “would never be the same” because of an accident, the New York State Insurance Department reported.
RPEA Applauds Governor David A. Paterson
On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and its almost 50,000 members, Michael B. Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Retired Public Employees’ Association, Inc., congratulated Governor David A. Paterson upon his taking the Oath of Offi...
Gilda's Club Capital Region Names Director of Development
Edwin Graham, President and CEO of Gilda's Club Capital Region has announced that Ruth Schulman has been named Director of Development of the local affiliate of worldwide Gilda's Club.
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Monday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $93,503.00 - 1 Winner
OMRDD Awards Not-For-Profits $2.4 Million in Grants
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities today awarded $2.4 million in grants to 17 not-for-profit agencies across the state. The agencies will use the funds over the next three years to offer professional dev...
Op Ed: HESC Reassures NY Student Loan Borrowers
Recent news stories regarding the effect of the credit crunch on the financial services industry have raised concerns about access to student loans.
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...
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!