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Monday April 28, 2008
New York State Home Inspection Council to Meet
A meeting of the New York State Home Inspection Council will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the New York State Department of State, 80 South Swan Street, 10th Floor Conference Room, Albany, NY.
Bronx Man Charged In Tax Refund Scheme
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Robert L. Megna today announced that a Bronx man has been arrested for creating fake social security numbers and using them to file false claims for state tax refund checks.
Thruway Authority Announces Fuel Services to be Temporarily Suspended at Schuyler Travel Plaza
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that fuel services at the Schuyler Travel Plaza, located westbound between Interchanges 30 (Herkimer) and 31 (Utica) at milepost 227, will be temporarily suspended on Tuesday, April 29 from 10 a...
174th Fighter Wing Prepares for Change of Command
The New York Air National Guard's 174th Fighter Wing will change commanders from Col. Anthony Basile to Col Kevin W. Bradley on Sunday, May 4 in a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.
New York Air National Guard Supports National Science Foundation
Members of the 105th Airlift Wing’s Aerial Port squadron loaded supplies and equipment into a C-5A “Galaxy” in support of a National Science Foundation (NSF) mission to Greenland earlier this morning,
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $71,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $71,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Friday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $107,325.00 - 1 Winner
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Saturday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $89,741.00 - 1 Winner
No First-Prize Winners in Sunday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $9,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $9,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
National Guard Unit in Afghanistan Offers Mothers Day Interviews to Buffalo Media
A mom from Western New York stationed in Afghanistan with the New York Army National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team will be available for media interviews for members of the media looking for a unique Mother's Day story.
National Guard Unit in Afghanistan Offers Mothers Day Interviews to Albany Media
Moms from the Capital Region stationed in Afghanistan with the New York Army National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team will be available for media interviews for members of the media looking for a unique Mother's Day story.
SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Recognition Ceremonies
SUNY Plattsburgh is pleased to present the following celebrations designed to recognize student achievements and to lead up to the college's 2008 Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 17.
New York Announces Suspension and Stop Sale/Use of Pesticide Products
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced that DEC has suspended the New York State registration of four pesticide products manufactured by the Scotts Company. Any unregistered product may no...
Truck Drivers Gather to Oppose Gas Prices, Obama Still Says No to Relief
As thousands of truck drivers from across the country travel to Washington D.C. asking for relief from soaring fuel prices, Senator Obama refuses to support a plan to help hard working American families and business.
National Guard Elements to Train Alongside New York City’s Bravest
New York National Guard Soldiers, Airman and volunteers of the New York Guard will mobilize and deploy from across the state this weekend to prepare the state’s military forces for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or High Explosiv...
State Transportation Commissioner Announces Rail Funding
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced $20 million in state funding for projects that will upgrade critical rail infrastructure across New York State. Selected projects include emergency ...
Hampton Roads Doctors to be Honored by President in White House Ceremony
WHAT: Physicians for Peace volunteers to participate in Rose Garden Ceremony honoring volunteerism in America. Ceremony kicks off Volunteer Week nationwide and will highlight volunteerism both around the world and at home.
GWU Medical Student to be Honored by President in White House Ceremony
WHAT: Physicians for Peace volunteers to participate in Rose Garden Ceremony honoring volunteerism in America. Ceremony kicks off Volunteer Week nationwide and will highlight volunteerism both around the world and at home.
Wichita Falls Doctor to be Honored by President in White House Ceremony
WHAT: Physicians for Peace volunteers to participate in Rose Garden Ceremony honoring volunteerism in America.
Charlottesville Medical Professionals to be Honored by President in White House Ceremony
WHAT: Physicians for Peace volunteers to participate in Rose Garden Ceremony honoring volunteerism in America. Ceremony kicks off Volunteer Week nationwide and will highlight volunteerism both around the world and at home.
Photo Caption: Zeldin Stands Against Hiring Halls
Endorsed Republican Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin speaks to local Southampton residents on Saturday, April 26th about his opposition to taxpayer funded hiring halls for illegal aliens.
Capital Region Marketers To Discuss How To Use “Smart Demographics”
The New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association is pleased to present speakers Mary Coleman, the Times Union’s marketing research manager and Kathy Blass Weiss, Executive Vice President and Research Director for Bla...
Thruway Authority to Continue Deck Replacement Work on Tappan Zee Bridge
The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue the week of April 28, 2008.
International Gospel Vocalist J. Christine Johnson Sinclair
Internationally recognized gospel singer J. Christine Johnson Sinclair, a Cortland native and 1989 SUNY Cortland graduate, will join the SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir as the featured guest performer for its 22nd annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 4...
2008 President's Pro Bono Service Award Winners Announced
Domestic violence victims seeking to end their marriages, senior citizens in need of assistance with their estates, and asylum seekers who have fled persecution in their home countries all benefited last year from the legal assistance of some of t...
Poll Finds New Yorkers Overwhelmingly Support Public Financing of Elections
In a new poll, New Yorkers of all political stripes show overwhelming support for public financing of elections for statewide and legislative offices, even in tough times for the State budget. The poll by Zogby International found that three-out-o...
New York State Fails to Monitor Water Pollution Permits, Endangers Health of State's Waters
Environmental Advocates of New York released a new report today detailing serious flaws in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) oversight of hundreds of water pollution sources across the state. The report, &qu...
Workshop to explore timely topic of diversity
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is offering a unique, three-day seminar on the issues of ethnic diversity and social justice. These topics are keenly relevant at a time when race, gender, and immigration are topics of heated discussi...
Zeldin Reaffirms Call For Countywide Sewers
The endorsed Republican candidate for Long Island's First Congressional District today reasserted the need for a countywide solution to address Suffolk's severe sewage modernization requirements.
Chautauqua County Sheriff Gerace Praises SWN to Sheriffs Across NYS
As official State testing for the Statewide Wireless Network (SWN) winds down in the Primary Region Buildout (PRB), consisting of Chautauqua and Erie Counties, Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph A. Gerace sent the attached letter via email to every ...
Berkshire Country Day School Names Amy Broberg, Director of Admissions
Berkshire Country Day School, an independent school for students in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade, has named Amy Broberg, Director of Admissions.
Farmers Market Celebrating 75th Anniversary with Special Events
The Capital District Farmers Market in Menands is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. The 25 acre complex, where numerous agricultural related businesses are located, is owned and operated by a cooperative of farmers.