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Thursday March 20, 2008
Dozens of Real Estate Professionals Face Felony Charges for State Tax Evasion Totaling More Than $650,000
Office of the District Attorney
NASFAA Calls For Federal Safety Nets To Ensure That Student Loans Remain Accessible
In a letter sent today to Margaret Spellings, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.nasfaa.org/NASFAALetter.html), Dr. Philip Day, President and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) c...
New York State Bar Association Urges Governor And Legislature To Make Access To Justice A Budget Priority
In a letter sent yesterday to Governor David A. Paterson, and in letters to every member of the State Legislature, the New York State Bar Association urged adequate funding for civil legal services to be restored as part of the on-going budget neg...
DOL Attorney Worked for Private Clients on State Time
An investigation by New York State Inspector General Kristine Hamann found a state Department of Labor attorney had conducted her private law practice on state time since 1989, despite a reprimand for the behavior.
Traffic Advisory:
The New York State Thruway Authority is encouraging motorists to plan for possible traffic delays during afternoons and evenings of Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, 2008, due to sporting events being held at the Times Union Center, located...
Siting Board Rules on TransGas Application
The Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) today determined that the statutory requirements for issuance of a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need to TransGas Energy Systems LLC (TransGas) for ...
Buffalo Used-Car Dealer Convicted of Tax Theft
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Robert L. Megna today announced that an Erie County used car dealer was arrested and pleaded guilty to stealing state and local sales taxes collected from his customers and failing to remit them ...
Physicians For Peace To Honor Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist With Charles E. Horton Award
Physicians for Peace, an international organization focusing on medical education in developing nations, announced it will award former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D., the second annual Charles E. Horton Humanitarian Award for Global...
Physicians for Peace Partners with Family Health International
Physicians for Peace and Family Health International have forged a partnership to provide resources and produce medical and educational initiatives to improve the global health and welfare of children and their families. With a shared vision to e...
ECAC Hockey Championship Tournament At Times Union Center
Motorists are advised that the ECAC Hockey Tournament will take place on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22 at the Times Union Center in downtown Albany.
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction and Consulting Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 15 construction contracts representing more than $5.3 MILLION in construction, providing work in eight counties of New York.
OGS to Award over $2.9 Million in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for three contracts representing more than $2.9 MILLION in new construction, providing work in three counties of New York.
New York National Guard Opens New Armory Addition
The New York National Guard is inviting members of the Capital Region press corps to walk through the new addition to its Latham Armory. The new building is a typical example of the kind of 21st Century training facilities the National Guard is no...
State Employees Rally to Save Pyramid Reception Center
Members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) joined members of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) at a rally to save the Pyramid Reception Center in the Bronx. The center is the state’s only intake ...
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $10,000,000 Lotto Extra 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 - $92,433.00 - 1 Winner
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $10,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
Former Bilingual Center Director Pleads Guilty and Pays Restitution
Maria Garcia Underwood, who quit her bilingual center job at Hunter College after an investigation by State Inspector General Kristine Hamann, pleaded guilty to petit larceny and paid $1,766.35 in restitution.
Officials Gather to Promote Economic Stimulus Package
WHEN: Thursday March 20, 2008 1 p.m.
State Senate Passes "Truth in Government Borrowing" Legislation
The New York State Senate has unanimously passed legislation requiring disclosure of the full cost of proposed State bond issues. The "Truth in Government Borrowing" bill is sponsored by Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady).
Statement by Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
I am honored to have served our nation as a United States Army officer in a wartime military.