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Thursday March 27, 2008
Lecture to Chronicle Historian's Journey from Plattsburgh
A noted historian who has studied the journeys of Lewis and Clark will chronicle his own journeys in an upcoming lecture.
OASAS Announces Grants for Underage Drinking Prevention
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced funding to support underage drinking prevention programs in communities across New York.
Fort Bragg Send Off for New York Army National Guard Unit
Nearly 1800 family members crowded Fort Bragg, NC’s Seay Field to bid farewell to 1400 New York Army National Guard Soldiers of the 27th Brigade Combat Team as they prepare to leave for Afghanistan.
Certified Laugh Leader To Perform As Part Of Wellness Series On April 2
Tony N. Trunfio, a certified laugh leader through the World Laughter Tour, will perform on Wednesday, April 2, at SUNY Cortland.
New York State Parks Welcomes Anglers of All Ages
Carol Ash, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, welcomed anglers to state parks for the April 1 opening of trout season in the Empire State. Lakes, ponds, streams and creeks in 54 state parks an...
Media Advisory for March 28, 2008
The New York Lottery will present a $1,000,000 prize check to Monroe County's newest Lottery Millionaires. The Spencerport couple, owners of a successful remodeling company, will receive their prize check at the Greater Rochester Home Show.
New York State's Job Count Shows Small Decline in February
New York State’s private sector job count decreased over the month by 6,800, or 0.1 percent, to 7,268,700 (seasonally adjusted) in February 2008, the State Labor Department reported today. Since the beginning of New York’s current eco...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 19 construction contracts representing more than $11.5 million in construction, providing work in nine counties of New York.
OGS to Award over $8 Million in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for 11 contracts representing more than $8 million in new construction, providing work in six counties of New York.
Obama’s Tax and Spend Approach Wrong for New York, Wrong for America
It is a sad irony that Senator Obama would come to New York to talk about his economic plan, because New Yorkers have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of the kind of runaway spending and endless tax increases that Senator Obama has supp...
Traffic Advisory:
The New York State Thruway Authority is encouraging motorists to plan for possible traffic delays during afternoons and evenings of Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, 2008, due to sporting events being held at the Times Union Center, located...
Forum to Explore Self-Destructive Behavior in the Case of Eliot Spitzer
Faculty and staff at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh have organized a forum to discuss the alleged behavior of Eliot Spitzer, the former Governor of New York, which led to his resignation.
Retired Champion Seamstress Collects $1,000,000 Lottery Prize
Sixty-three-year-old Diane Scheer of the Town of Norwich is Chenango County’s first Lottery Millionaire of 2008, and the fourth from Norwich since 1984.
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $12,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
No First-Prize Winners in Wednesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $12,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
Media Advisory
WHAT: Arlene Holt Baker, Executive VP of the national AFL-CIO, prominent and historically elected African American woman, will speak to local labor leaders as keynote speaker for the 7th Annual Meeting of the Capital District Labor Federation. He...
United Derrickman and Riggers Recruit Apprentices
The United Derrickman and Riggers Association, Local 197, will open recruitment from March 31 through April 4, 2008 for 30 iron worker (stone derrickman and rigger) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Media Advisory
Pursuant to the notification requirements of Section 17-1743 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Spill Hotline received the following report:
Thruway Authority Announces Diesel Fuel Services Restored at Modena Travel Plaza
The New York State Thruway Authority announces that the diesel fuel services have been restored at the Modena Travel Plaza, located southbound between Interchanges 18 (New Paltz, Route 299) and 17 (Newburgh, I-84 & Route 17K, Stewart Airport).
Thruway Authority Announces the E-Ziest Way to Get an E-ZPass Tag Yet
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a new web feature is now available on its website for locating E-ZPass On-the-Go Retail locations to help customers obtain an E-ZPass tag more easily.
Zeldin Continues Attack on Congressional Sewer Runaround
The endorsed Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional District today expressed sincere disappointment in the lack of federal support to help fund a Suffolk County-wide sewer program.
Thruway Authority Announces Southbound Lanes Reopened on Tappan Zee Bridge
The New York State Thruway Authority announces that all southbound lanes on the Tappan Zee Bridge have been reopened.
Media Advisory for March 28, 2008
The New York Lottery will present a $1,000,000 prize check to Monroe County's newest Lottery Millionaires. The Spencerport couple, owners of a successful remodeling company, will receive their prize check at the Greater Rochester Home Show.
Novelist Richard Price to Read from New Novel / Wharton Scholar Nancy Lewis to Discuss "The Age of Innocence"
Richard Price, Leading Novelist and Hollywood Screenwriter, to Discuss New Novel "Lush Life," Thursday, April 10, 2008
Media Advisory: Peregrine Falcon “Pippin”at Arboretum Booth #603
WHAT: LANDIS ARBORETUM and /WILDLIFE LEARNING COMPANY AT CAPITAL DISTRICT FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
Thruway Authority Announces Southbound Lane Closure on Tappan Zee Bridge
The New York State Thruway Authority announces that one of the right southbound lanes on the Tappan Zee Bridge has been temporarily closed due to a punch through.
International Speaker and “Coach” to Coaches
The San Diego Professional Coaching Alliance (SDPCA) jump-starts April with international speaker, author and educator, James Flaherty, on Monday, April 14, 2008.
Platekill Seeks Fair Competition
Plattekill Mountain Ski Resort today announced its support for the efforts of the Greene County Coalition for Economic Equality and its support for the Blue Ribbon Commission legislation proposed by Senator Seward and Assemblywoman Destito. The ...