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Friday April 11, 2008
Canadian Studies Fulbright Scholar to Speak at SUNY Plattsburgh Concert
Dr. Chris Kukucha will deliver the SUNY Plattsburgh Distinguished Fulbright Address at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, in the Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus.
Physicians For Peace Continues Palestinian Partnership, Sends Volunteers To West Bank
When Dr. Eid Mustafa, a plastic surgeon in Wichita Falls, Texas, leaves for the Palestinian West Bank on April 30, he will be on a mission to help change his native land. Since 1988, Mustafa has led 16 medical missions to the West Bank as a volunt...
DMV Clerk Arrested for Accessing Personal Motor Vehicle Records
A State Department of Motor Vehicles employee was arrested and fired Friday after he admitted accessing state DMV files to get personal information about a woman he wanted to date.
Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closures near Woodbury Toll Barrier Due to Construction
The New York State Thruway Authority announces that ground clearing and grubbing near the Woodbury Toll Barrier will necessitate lane closures. The work is being done in association with the Woodbury Toll Barrier Highway Speed E-ZPass project.
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New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), New York State Banking Department and Pennsylvania Department of Banking officials will gather in Jersey City and New York City on Tuesday, April 15, to sign the Tri-State Compact that will e...
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DEC Commissioner Grannis and Local Elected Officials Join More than 100 Volunteers to Plant 2500 Trees at the Mt. Loretto Unique Area
PEF Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract with State
In a landslide vote of 34,758 to 1,214 –a 96.63 percent approval rating –members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today approved a four-year contract with the state. It was the highest number of votes ever cast ...
SUNY Plattsburgh Symphonic Band Presents "Chamber Music for Winds and Percussion" Concert
On Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m., the SUNY Plattsburgh Symphonic Band, under the direction of Daniel Gordon, will present "Chamber Music for Winds and Percussion." The concert will take place in E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall,...
PA Turnpike Calls Group’s ‘Study’ Fatally Flawed
A new “study” of the PA Turnpike’s operating budget is fundamentally flawed and reaches an erroneous conclusion that clearly reflects its author’s political agenda, Turnpike CEO Joe Brimmeier said today.
SUNY Cortland Philosophy Faculty Seek Candidates For Research Study
The SUNY Cortland faculty now includes two certified philosophical counselors, Andrew Fitz-Gibbon, assistant professor of philosophy, and Kathy Russell, professor and chair of the Philosophy Department. The two are currently looking for clients to...
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, April 14, through Friday, April 18, during off-peak travel times.
Lila Downs Band To Hold Concert On April 23 At SUNY Cortland
The Lila Downs Band, whose album, “One Blood,” won a 2005 Latin Grammy for Best Folk Album, will perform at SUNY Cortland on Wednesday, April 23.
Letter to The Editor from Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
To the Editor:
Thruway Authority to Continue Deck Replacement Work on the Tappan Zee Bridge
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...
David E. Rook Joins Firm
Hoffman, Warnick & D'Alessandro LLC (HWD), an intellectual property law firm based in Albany, NY, is proud to announce the appointment of David E. Rook as an Associate.
Patent Indices Sligthtly Lower
Hoffman, Warnick & D'Alessandro LLC (HWD), an intellectual property law firm based in Albany, NY, has released the Tech Valley Patent Index for First Quarter 2008. The “Patent Index” includes data for: the Capital Region (Albany, ...
Highway Officials Call for Safe Driving in Work Zones
Transportation officials joined in Rochester today with New York State Police, elected officials and construction contractors to urge motorists to drive carefully through highway maintenance and construction work zones, recognizing the start of th...
Eric Massa To Address Labor's Annual Conference
Area Labor Federation Kicks-Off Grassroots Campaign for Labor’s Endorsed Candidate in the 29th CD
Telecommunications Association and PRroviders Join Universal Broadband Actions Teams
Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart, New York State Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office for Technology, announced today the New York State Telecommunications Association, Inc. (NYSTA), Verizon, AT & T, and Frontier Communications hav...
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $48,411.00 - 2 Winners
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On Saturday, April 12th at 11:30am, the nationwide pro-veterans organization Vets for Freedom and nationally syndicated radio host Andrew Wilkow will join Iraq War Veteran and endorsed Republican candidate for Congress Lee Zeldin for a Support our...