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Thursday April 24, 2008
Thruway Authority Announces Lanes Reopened on I-87 Southbound Between Interchanges 24 and 23
The New York State Thruway Authority announces that all southbound lanes between Interchanges 24 (Albany, I-90, I87, Montreal) and 23 (Albany-Downtown, I-787, Route 9W) have been reopened.
NYSOFA Director to Continue Under Paterson Administration
Governor David A. Paterson recently confirmed that Michael J. Burgess will remain on as Director of the New York State Office for the Aging during his administration. Mr. Burgess has served as Director of the Office for the Aging since February o...
While McCain and New York Republicans Act on Gas Tax Relief, Obama and Clinton Reject Action
With the average price of gas in New York State approaching four dollars per gallon heading into the busy summer driving season, families and businesses in New York and across America need relief right now.
Thruway Authority Announces Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-87 Southbound Between Interchanges 24 and 23
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that a multi-vehicle accident along I-87 southbound between Interchanges 24 (Albany, I-90, I87, Montreal) and 23 (Albany-Downtown, I-787, Route 9W) has the left and center lanes blocked.
Zeldin Challenges Bishop
The endorsed Republican candidate for Long Island’s First Congressional District today issued an open letter, challenging his presumed Democratic opponent to the first in a series of debates targeted towards “examining all sides the is...
PSC Seeks Comment On 315 Area Code Relief Plan
The New York State Public Service Commission will hold public statement hearings concerning options for area code relief in the 315 area code region. Each hearing will be preceded by an information session at which Staff of the Department of Publ...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker alerted consumers today that D’Aaiuto Pastry Shop Inc, 405 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001 is recalling all varieties of New York New York Cheesecake “Baby Cakes” due to undec...
Hundreds of Union Activists to Attend CSEA Safety and Health Conference in Lake Placid this Weekend
More than 800 CSEA safety and health activists will be spending the weekend learning ways to ensure their workplaces are safe from on-the-job hazards at the union's statewide Safety and Health Conference in Lake Placid April 25 to 27.
Grannis Announces Initiative to Promote Smart Growth & Energy Efficiency Through Clean Water Funding Programs
To modernize New York State’s drinking water and clean water loan programs, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today that energy efficiency and smart growth will be included as factors to help priori...
The Doctor Is In…The Money
Fifty-four-year-old Zuhair Nwaiser of Great River, Suffolk County knows what to do when one of his dental patients goes into shock. But, it was the dentist himself who needed help when he finished scratching his Ba Da Bling instant ticket and real...
***NEWS ADVISORY***
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday April 25, 2008
New Orleans Music, Food and Fun returns to Augusta, NJ
Fans of the Annual Crawfish Fest will want to take note of new additions to this year’s annual event—Michael Arnone’s 19th Annual Crawfish Fest—which will be held Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1 at the Sussex County F...
Poll to Be Released Monday Finds New Yorkers Overwhelmingly Support Public Financing of Elections
On Monday, Citizen Action of New York will hold a press conference with Clean Elections supporters; New York City Assembly Members, State Senators and others to make public the results of a Zogby poll which shows the overwhelming support among New...
NYS Office Of Children & Family Services Seeking Aides For Tryon Girls Secure Facility
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) will hold job fairs on two consecutive Fridays, April 25 and May 2, to fill several openings for Youth Division Aide 4 positions at its Tryon Girls Secure facility in Johnstown, Fult...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for eight construction contracts representing more than $2.6 MILLION in construction, providing work in three counties of New York.
OGS To Award Over $11.5 Million In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for 13 contracts representing more than $11.5 MILLION in new construction, providing work in seven counties of New York.
DEC Launches Free Electronic Newsletter for All New Yorkers
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that a new family electronic newsletter is now available to all New Yorkers named “DEC Outdoor Discovery,” that will focus on kid-friendly events and sea...
Author David Huddle to Give Poetry Reading at SUNY Plattsburgh May 2
Author David Huddle will read from his most recent book of poems on Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the Commons Room of Champlain Valley Hall on the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
“Adirondack Rock” Authors to Appear at SUNY Plattsburgh
Authors Jim Lawyer and Jeremy Haas will appear on campus at SUNY Plattsburgh, to talk about rock climbing, show slides of local expeditions, preview a video and sign books on Thursday, May 1 in the Champlain Valley Hall Lounge.
Nancy Cook, Woman Behind American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, To Speak At May Marketing Luncheon
The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association will host a luncheon event with guest speaker Nancy E. Cook, National Director, Corporate Relations for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Cook will discuss overcom...
Labor Department Seeks More Than $400K in Back Wages from Brooklyn and Queens Supermarkets
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today that investigations have uncovered sizable wage underpayments owed to baggers at two supermarkets. Fine Fair Supermarket, located at 29-01 Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn, has agreed to pay mo...
State Bar Honors Two Advocates for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Children and the Law will present the 22nd annual Howard A. Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare, at a reception on April 24, 2008, at the State Bar Center in Alb...
SUNY Plattsburgh Mourns Loss of Student
Officials at SUNY Plattsburgh learned yesterday that police in Albany, N.Y., have identified a body found in the Hudson River as that of former student Joshua Szostak of Latham, N.Y. They believe the cause of death to be accidental drowning.
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Wednesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $43,177.00 - 2 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $8,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
Dancing with the Stars to Benefit Major Capital Region Non-Profits
On May 3, 2008, a Champagne and Dessert Gala will take place at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs with the unique feature of raising funds for multiple Capital Region organizations. Festivities, which will begin at 8:00 pm will be h...
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $8,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
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 Monday, April 28, at the Oncenter Complex, 800 South State Street, Syracuse, from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. A “Com...
National Guard Car on Display at Orange County Speedway
The #88 National Guard car, a display model of the car NASCAR star Dale Earhart Jr. drives, will be on display at the Orange County Speedway on April 26.
Media Advisory for April 24, 2008
The New York Lottery will present a $3,000,000 prize check to a practicing dentist from Great River, Suffolk County.
Traffic Advisory:
The New York State Thruway Authority advises motorists that a fatal accident on the Major Deegan Expressway has all southbound lanes just south of the New York City Line temporarily closed.