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Wednesday March 19, 2008
Tax Department Imposes Record Fines on Fraudulent Tax Preparers
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Robert L. Megna today announced that the two convicted owners and operators of a defunct Queens tax preparation business have been assessed $606,000 in fraud penalties for preparing an...
Kids & Teachers & Parents & Principals to Raise Funds at McTeacher's Night
McDonald's Owner Operators of the Capital Region
Canal Corporation Announces Target Opening Date & Hours for Upcoming Navigation Season
The New York State Canal Corporation today announced that the target date for opening the 183rd consecutive navigation season on the New York State Canal System is Thursday, May 1, 2008, weather permitting.
PSC Authorizes New One-Year Rate Plan For Con Edison
The New York State Public Service Commission today voted on a rate decision that sets new electric service delivery rates for Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison). The revenue requirement increase of $425 million is estimated...
$15,000 Cash Awarded to SC Students by First Lady Jenny Sanford and State Superintendent of Ed. Jim Rex
This morning First Lady Jenny Sanford and State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex presented students with over $15,000 in cash and prizes for their winning videos in the 2007-2008 Healthy SC School Video Contest, bringing total cash awards to $2...
Media Advisory
On Thursday, March 20, members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will join members from of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) for a rally to save the Pyramid Reception Center in the Bronx. The center is th...
Commission Issues Commendations to Telephone Companies for Excellent Service
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it will issue letters of commendation to 57, out of a possible 76, local telephone companies or telephone company operating divisions throughout the state for providing...
Parents, Advocates, Kids Say: Keep the Promise to After-School
Hundreds of after-school parents, kids, providers and other after-school supporters mobilized today at a rally at City Hall to urge the City and State governments to keep the promise for after-school. The advocates said that after-school is a vit...
PSC Adopts Verizon's Service Improvement Plan
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted Verizon New York Inc.’s Service Improvement Plan (SIP) intended to bring the service quality provided in seven of its 35 repair service bureaus into compliance with Comm...
Commission to Consider New Rules For ESCOs
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today said it would issue for comment certain revisions to its uniform business practices (UBP) and that it would present for consideration other questions both of which relate to marketing...
PSC Issues Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement on "15 By 15" Initiative
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today declared complete and accepted the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGEIS) for developing and implementing an Energy Portfolio Standard (EPS). Acceptance of the FGEIS is ...
State Senate Passes Bill to Aid Free Health Clinics
The New York State Senate today unanimously passed legislation to assist the Schenectady Free Health Clinic, and to expand free clinics to other communities. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady), calls for the S...
Commission Orders NYSEG To Improve Bill Notices
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ordered that the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) implement a Price-to-Compare bill notice that will allow customers to make informed decisions about the energy t...
New York "Safe Babies" Program Announced for New Parents
Safe Babies Program for New Parents Across New York State to be Announced on Thursday, March 20, 2008 New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) and Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) Bring New Safe Babies Program to Albany
National Grid Told To Change Default Payment Practices
The New York State Public Service Commission today told National Grid to discontinue its practice of requiring that all residential applicants who have prior arrears and have defaulted on a minimum deferred payment agreement, to pay the arrears in...
Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin Opens Mastic Campaign Office
The Republican Party’s endorsed candidate for New York’s First Congressional District, today announced the upgrade of the campaign’s headquarters from William Floyd Parkway in Shirley to 1402 Montauk Highway in Mastic.
Spring Into Action For Better Indoor Air
As spring arrives tomorrow and New Yorkers begin enjoying the outdoors, the American Lung Association of New York State reminds the public to take a moment and consider the dangers that remain indoors. Air pollution affects everyone – and y...
Childnet Teams Up With Local Organizations On Statewide Initiative to Recruit Foster Parents
Community Based Care lead agencies, Department of Children and Families and local social service organizations have joined forces to launch a statewide initiative to improve the recruitment, retention and support of foster families. On Monday, Ma...
Insurance Department Personnel Offering Consumer Assistance at Site of East Side Crane Collapse
Consumers affected by last Saturday’s crane collapse on Manhattan’s East Side can get onsite help with insurance issues from the New York State Insurance Department. Department personnel deployed at the site can help consumers file cla...
Drumcliffe School of Irish Dance To Perform At SUNY Cortland
Members of the Drumcliffe School of Irish Dance will perform both traditional Irish dances as well as inter-cultural selections on Sunday, April 20, at SUNY Cortland.
Africans In Namibia Create New Videos on Aids Prevention Produced By SUNY Cortland Educator
The open discussion of AIDS prevention in the southwestern African country of Namibia is being helped by four videos produced by Paul van der Veur, an associate professor of communication studies at SUNY Cortland.
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $69,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $69,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Tuesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $102,688.50 - 1 Winner
Online Social Networking Tools To Be Discussed at College
Jill Hurst-Wahl, an information consultant, speaker, author and avid Internet “blogger,” will discuss the newest online social networking tools on Thursday, March 27, at SUNY Cortland’s Memorial Library.
Chinese-American Poet Li-Young Lee to Read from his Work and film "Mad Dog and Glory" to be Screened
Li-Young Lee, One of America’s Leading Poets, to Discuss His Work, Tuesday, April 1, 2008
WAMC’s The Roundtable Broadcasts Live From The Culinary Institute of America
WAMC/Northeast Public Radio’s flagship morning program, The Roundtable, will broadcast live from The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY on March 28th between 9:00 a.m. and noon. The Roundtable crew enjoyed last year's appe...