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Friday March 28, 2008
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Endorsed Republican U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin’s weekend campaign schedule for the weekend of Saturday March 29th and Sunday March 30th is as follows:
Northeast Air Defense Sector Receives New Commander
The current vice commander of the Northeast Air Defense Sector, Col. John Bartholf, will become it's next commander in a ceremony at 2 p.m., April 4 at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome, N.Y.
Fuel Service Renovations at Pembroke Travel Plaza Have Been Delayed
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that a fuel renovation project at the Pembroke Travel Plaza originally scheduled to begin on March 31, which was previously announced on March 21, has been delayed due to unanticipated, necessary ...
OASAS Honors Women In The Addictions Field
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today recognized the contributions made by women in the addictions field of New York State in honor of Women’s History Month.
Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that routine repairs on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue on Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4, during off-peak travel times.
Champlain Valley Oratorio Presents "The Great American Songbook" at SUNY Plattsburgh
On Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m., the Champlain Valley Oratorio Society and the SUNY Plattsburgh Choral Union, under the direction of Dr. Karen Becker, will present "The Great American Songbook" featuring the music of Irving Berlin, Jerom...
Cigarette Tax Hike Disastrous for State Revenues, Public Health, Small Business
Statement by James S. Calvin, President New York Association of Convenience Stores
Ecologist To Discuss The Ecological Footprint On April 8 At SUNY Cortland
William Rees, a population ecologist known for originating the ecological footprint analysis, will speak about the use of the process and its importance in determining the global environmental impact of humans, on Tuesday, April 8, at SUNY Cortland.
Glynn Addresses 'Jump' Program Commencement
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn delivered the keynote address at a recent graduation for the Joint Urban Manpower Program, Inc. (JUMP) at the Cornell Club in New York City. The ceremony honored 18...
Roofers Recruit Apprentices
The Roofers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Western New York, Local 74, will conduct recruitment from April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 for 25 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Statement from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
As an officer, prosecutor and magistrate in the United States Army, I was trained to recognize that for leaders, perception is often reality. Similarly, the privilege of holding elected office comes with a mandate to maintain the public trust. T...
Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers, Local 60, will conduct recruitment from April 1, 2008 through March 3, 2009 for 10 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 138, will conduct recruitment from April 1 through September 30, 2008 for 10 operating engineer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Local Schools Get Big Break
Even local schools deserve a break today! On Wednesday, April 2, 2008, more than 40 Capital Region schools will receive 20 percent of sales between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. during McTeacher’s Night at Capital Region McDonald's r...
Rochester Remodeler Collects $1,000,000 Lottery Prize at Greater Rochester Home Show
The New York Lottery today presented 31-year-old Jeremy Goodison, owner of the Spencerport-based Goodison Home Remodeling, Inc., and his wife Jessica, with a New York Lottery prize check valued at $1,000,000. The couple collected the prize in the ...
Pesticide Cleansweep Program on Long Island
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that DEC will hold its Spring CleanSweepNY program on Long Island covering Nassau and Suffolk Counties throughout the week of March 31, 2008.
Cigarette Tax News Encouraging
Today's media reports of a proposed tobacco excise tax increase in the New York State budget are encouraging, and the American Lung Association of New York State continues to urge the inclusion of this crucial public health measure in the final bu...
Three First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $33,280.00 - 3 Winners
Illegal Passing Continues as a Threat to Children:
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation is pleased to announce that Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner, David Swarts, will be the featured speaker at a press conference at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
DMV Reopens Renovated Office in Springfield Gardens
Commissioner David J. Swarts of the Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that the Springfield Gardens District Office, which has been closed for renovations since January 28, will be re-opening on Monday, March 31, 2008. The renovated off...
26th Annual SUNY Cortland Admissions Open House Set For April 5
The 26th Annual Admissions Open House, a one-day program allowing accepted freshmen, transfer applicants, and prospective students to better acquaint themselves with SUNY Cortland, is expected to attract 2,000 visitors to campus on Saturday, April 5.
Air Guard Helps Students Donate Clothing to Iraqi Kids
Clothing collected by students at Holy Ghost Lutheran School in Niagara Falls will be distributed to needy Iraqi kids by members of the New York Air National Guard who are stationed outside Baghdad.
Thruway Authority Announces Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Work to Continue
The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue next week. This project is part of the Authority’s on-going commitment to continue to fulfill its responsibility to maint...
Fun Things to Do on a Snowy Day; Arboretum Booth #603
LANDIS ARBORETUM, WILDLIFE LEARNING COMPANY AT CAPITAL DISTRICT FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW
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.
State's Job Loss Heightens Need for Housing Opportunity Fund in New Budget
As the nation's economic downturn worsens, news that New York state lost 6,800 private sector jobs in February highlights the urgency of creating the new $400-million Housing Opportunity Fund in the budget that is being deliberated in Albany accor...