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Wednesday April 30, 2008
Humanitarian and Actress Melissa Fitzgerald to Deliver Commencement Address
Humanitarian and actress Melissa Fitzgerald will deliver the 81st commencement address at Chestnut Hill College on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at an outdoor ceremony on the College's campus.
Local Denver, N.Y. Student inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta International Honor Society
The Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society inducted seven Chestnut Hill College students (including a Denver, N.Y resident) into the society at a ceremony on campus on Thursday, April 10, 2008.
Chestnut Hill College Inducts Students into the Sigma Tau Delta International Honor Society
The Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society inducted seven Chestnut Hill College students into the society at a ceremony on campus on Thursday, April 10, 2008.
New York State Republicans Act to Provide Gas Price Relief, NYGOP.ORG Starts E-Petition
Republicans in New York State today took another positive step forward in our efforts to deliver real tax relief and allow more people to keep more of their hard-earned money instead of turning it back over to the government in taxes at the pump. ...
All Points North Set to Take Stands in Print
All Points North (www.apnmag.com) the online journal published quarterly by SUNY Plattsburgh students is making the leap from the digital to the print world with a new issue which is scheduled to come out this May.
State Reassures New Yorkers There’s Money for College Loans
Students and families gearing up for college in New York State this fall should have no problem finding student loan money, the president of the state agency that helps people finance tuition said today.
CSEA Slams Recommendations
CSEA today slammed two controversial recommendations of the Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness as the same old scapegoating of public employees. The report was released publicly today after being leaked to the Buffalo Ne...
DEC Partners With The City Of Albany To Host Free Family Fishing Event
A free family fishing event will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the City of Albany's Six Mile Waterworks, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and Albany Mayor...
Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Fund Seeks Event Planner
The Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund (the Fund) today announced it is seeking proposals from qualified event planning companies to plan and implement its annual awards banquet, “Night of Champions” recepti...
Ravena Retiree Puts Pacemaker To the Test,
Fifty-eight-year-old Gary Owens of Ravena is rich, spectacularly rich after winning the $10,000,000 top prize on the Lottery’s Win for Life Spectacular scratch-off game, which guarantees a minimum prize payout of $10,000,000.
New York State AFL-CIO Pans Misguided Report on Cost Savings for Local Government
In response to today’s release of the Report of the New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness, New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes issued the following statement:
Mark Prus Named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mark Prus, the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at SUNY Cortland since July 2002, will become the College’s provost and vice president for academic affairs on July 1, reported SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum to the campus o...
Mendelssohn Club Concert to Benefit Humane Society
The Mendelssohn Club of Albany will perform its traditional spring concert at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16th at The Egg in Albany, NY. The Club also announced that it will contribute a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales to the Mohawk an...
School Bus Cameras Tell a Story
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2008, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Magnet School, located at 416 East Raynor Avenue in Syracuse.
No First-Prize Winners in Tuesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $85,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $85,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity
Carmella R. Mantello, Director of the New York State Canal Corporation, will join state and local officials, Corporation employees and members of the public to announce the official opening of the Erie, Cayuga-Seneca, and Oswego canals of the New ...
OASAS Advisory Council Meets April 30 In Albany
The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
The Albany Academies To Hold Annual Leukemia/Lymphoma Benefit Race
The Albany Academies will hold its annual Strides for a Cure and Kids Fun Run in memory of Sol Kahn '06 this Sunday, May 4, with proceeds benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Media Advisory for April 30, 2008
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a GE retiree from Ravena with his prize check valued at $10,000,000 – the richest instant (scratch-off) game prize ever awarded to an Albany County Lottery winner. The event is being hel...
Thruway Authority Announces Accident Westbound Near Interchange 45 (Rochester, Victor, I-490)
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that the left lane has been temporarily closed at milepost 358.5 which is located between Interchanges 45 (Rochester, Victor, I-490) and 46 (Rochester, Corning, I-390) on I-90 due to a serious persona...