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Friday April 18, 2008
Public Transit Systems Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day 2008 is April 22. At a time of heightened environmental and energy concerns, the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) is urging New Yorkers to take individual action to insure a sustainable environment for future generations. &#...
New York State Athletic Commission to Meet
A meeting of the New York State Athletic Commission will be held on Wednesday, April 23 at 11:00 A.M. at the Department of State at 123 William Street, New York, NY in the 19th Floor Conference Room.
Arbor Day Celebrated In New York
State and local officials, industry representatives, and local school children gathered for a special ceremony recognizing Arbor Day in New York at West Capitol Park in Albany. New York’s annual Arbor Day observance highlighted the importan...
Commissioner Hooker Announces NY’s First Trade Mission To Cuba
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced that he will lead a delegation of New York farmers and agri-business leaders on New York’s first-ever trade mission to Cuba in an effort to encourage the export of New Yo...
Another Endorsement for Zeldin
The endorsed Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional District, today scored yet another impressive endorsement, this time from a popular Town Supervisor.
2008 Child Abuse Prevention Awards Announced For
New York State Office of Children & Family Services Commissioner Gladys Carrión, Esq., and the statewide advocacy group Prevent Child Abuse New York announced the 2008 Excellence in Child Prevention Awards recognizing those individuals wh...
Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closures on I-87 Due to Bridge Project
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that lane closures along I-87 at milepost 131.9, approximately two miles south of Exit 21A (To I-90 East, Massachusetts Turnpike, Boston) will take place beginning on Monday, April 21, 2008. Th...
Thruway Authority Announces Limited Parking at Sloatsburg Travel Plaza
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that there will be limited garage parking at the Sloatsburg Travel Plaza, located on I-87 northbound between Interchanges 15A (Suffern Rt. 17N) and 16 (Woodbury Toll Barrier), milepost 33, on Tu...
Thruway Authority to Continue Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Work
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...
Bronx Youth to Participate in Global Service Fair to Make a Difference
Children for Children (CFC), a not-for-profit organization, will motivate young people, ages 5-25, to get active in the fight against malaria on April 19, 2008. In recognition of upcoming Global Youth Service Day and World Malaria Day, CFC will b...
Satellite Feed Today at 3 P.M.
BACKGROUND: The convenience of electronic toll collection will be available to motorists at the two northernmost mainline toll plazas on the Mon/Fayette Expressway (Turnpike 43) as of 6 am Monday, April 21. E-ZPass lanes will be operational at the...
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $93,551.00 - 1 Winner
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 21, through Friday, April 25, during off-peak travel times.
Interchange 17 Reconstruction Project to Necessitate Ramp Closures and Traffic Stoppages on I-84
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that steel work being conducted as part of the Interchange 17 Reconstruction Project will necessitate ramp closures and periodic traffic stoppages on I-84 beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday April 21,...
American Red Cross Hosts “Community That Cares” Blood Drive
The American Red Cross New York-Penn Blood Services Region will host a special “Community That Cares” blood drive on Thursday, April 24, at Ithaca VFW, 423 W State St., Ithaca, from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. A “Community That Cares...
New Services Enhance Downtown Albany Bid RestaurantT Week
Visitors taking part in the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District’s (BID) latest Restaurant Week dining promotion from Monday, April 21 through Saturday, April 26, will have access to convenient new parking and transportation service...
Senator Robach Plays Politics by Obstructing Equal Pay
Senator Robach Plays Politics to Keep Women And People of Color From Receiving Fair Pay
National Guard Car Returns to the Capital Region
The #88 National Guard car, a display model of the car NASCAR star Dale Earhart Jr. drives, will be back in the Capital Region April 21-25.