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The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state's largest white-collar union and second-largest state-employee union, today announced its support of Barack Obama to become the next president of the United States.
Aviators of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation and local community authorities will participate in a joint training exercise to ensure readiness and response to fire-fighting capabilities should they be required in N.Y. State.
New York Republican State Committee will hold two meetings today, Thursday, July 24th at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.
Companion bills A-11033 and S-8228 have just been signed by Governor Patterson. This legislation creates a junior big game mentored hunting program for 14-15 year olds in which they can hunt with firearms while under the supervision of an experie...
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $400,000 grant to Better Neighborhoods, Inc. (BNI) to finance the construction of 10 single-family affordable and environmentally efficient homes in the Vale and...
New York State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today that the Department of Labor found extensive labor law violations committed by Jin Shun Incorporated, a garment contractor located at 47-51 33rd Street in Long Island City, on the...
Obama must do more to gain women's vote than to simply tell us that he is the least of two evils. He must come bearing gifts! We are not talking about candy and flowers here. NOW-New York State is proposing a list of gifts he must bring:
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Environmental Advocates of New York, the state's government watchdog in Albany, today released the names of members of the New York State Legislature who supported all four of the environmental community's priority "Super Bills." The organization ...
Sandy Treadwell, Republican and Independence Party candidate for the 20th Congressional District, will hold a ribbon cutting and open house at his campaign's new Dutchess County Volunteer Headquarters in Hyde Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, from 5...
My name is Lee Zeldin and I grew up in Shirley. I have committed my life to public service and I am excited about continuing my service to our community in Congress. Last summer, I left the active duty Army and joined the Reserves.
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today released a Web-based commercial touting his fierce loyalty to the Eastern Long Island district and the independent-minded leadership demanded by the position.
As Joe Bruno's career in public service draws to a close, it is an appropriate time to recognize the tremendously positive impact he has had on our State and Party and to thank him for his tireless efforts. The hallmarks of his service are visible...
The Friends of the 106th Rescue Wing will hold a Family Day for New York Air National Guard members and their families, and invited community members, at the 106th Rescue Wing's Francis S. Gabreski Airport base at Westhampton Beach Saturday Junly ...
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New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Saratoga county and surrounding areas will be available at the Saratoga County Fair July 21-27 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Broome County and surrounding areas will be available July 17-20 at the 32nd annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A Recruiti...
Please find attached a mp3 recording of Sandy Treadwell's comments on the lifting of the Executive Order that banned offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf.
The New York Army National Guard's 204th Engineer Battalion, based in Binghamton, New York conducts annual training at Fort Drum to prepare its Soldiers for both the demands of a combat deployment or the challenges of engineering projects.
The Board of Trustees, staff, and intrepid volunteers of the Landis Arboretum have issued a challenge to members of the NYS Legislature, their staffs, families, and friends to participate in the Arboretum' s August 30 Perennial 5K Forest Run Cross...
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The front cover of this week's New Yorker was a tasteless attack on Barack and Michelle Obama. The content makes for a terribly misinformed decision. For the sake of promoting a clean election season I condemn the New Yorker for its judgment.
What Should the Foreign Policy "Grand Strategy" be for the Next Administration?
The concept of independence is a genuinely American institution. Earlier this month, we celebrated Independence Day, honoring the brave endeavors of the Founding Fathers that sought to create the grand experiment in democracy that is today our gr...
Recently, a 13 week extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits was signed into law. Approximately 200,000 New Yorkers, including more than 89,000 in New York City, would have exhausted their UI benefits had this extension not been signed. T...
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New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Saratoga county and surrounding areas will be available at the Saratoga County Fair July 15-20 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Allegany county and surrounding areas will be available at the Allegany County Fair July 14-19 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
New York forest rangers and other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel are joining the effort to combat raging wildfires at the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, Calif. They are departing Friday.
Members of the press are invited to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base to observe a joint exercise designed to support the Department of Health and Human Services in the event of an activation of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
The New York Army National Guard's 152nd Engineer Support Company will use part of their 2008 Annual Training period to prepare land at Mario Park in Wheatfield, Niagara County, for the construction of two new parking lots.
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced that Governor Paterson signed into law several bills that will help bolster New York's agricultural industry, in particular the State's wine and dairy industries.
Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation and their family members will participate in the New York Army National Guard Reintegration Program, an experience designed to help Soldiers and their families understand and cope with post-deployment ...
Barack Obama's fundraising trip to New York City highlights many unanswered questions that have surrounded his candidacy.
Former New York Secretary of State Sandy Treadwell, Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District, said the loss of 68 jobs that will occur when a factory in North Hoosick, Rensselaer County, closes its doors at the end of the month ill...
NOTE: William & Mary Interim President W. Taylor Reveley, III, who served served as co-director of the National War Powers Commission, is one of the country's top scholars on this subject. As co-director, Revely helped put the commission toget...
Saratoga resident, retired National Guard two-star general, and Siena College Professor Michael Van Patten, the commander of New York's State Defense force, the New York Guard, will meet with reporters Thursday, July 10 at Division of Military and...
In response to yet another celebration of out of control Congressional spending in an era of $4.50 per gallon gas by an opponent unwilling to discuss the issues or accept a debate challenge, the Republican candidate for New York's First Congressio...
The New York Army National Guard will lend the state of California its Firehawk helicopter, a UH-60 helicopter specially configured to extinguish fires, to help California cope with a rash of wildfires.
The Department of Defense has announced the death of a New York Army National Guard officer in Afghanistan.
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today further asserted himself as the anti-establishment candidate, announcing that he would not attend the candidate screening held today by the Long Island Federation of Labor,...
U.S. Congressional Candidate and Army Veteran Lee Zeldin (center) gathers with fellow combat veterans of the Rocky Point VFW prior to the start of the Southampton Fourth of July Parade.
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today issued yet another debate challenge to his opponent, this time hoping that his proposal of a creative, district-wide series of issue-driven debates will be enough to drag h...
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the sixth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
New York Army National Guard Soldiers stationed at Camp Phoenix Afghanistan, marked the Forth of July with a re-enlistment ceremony and Five Kilometer run.
Each Fourth of July, our nation celebrates the freedom entrusted to us through the sacrifices of our ancestors. Today, we give thanks for the opportunity to live in the greatest nation in the world.
Republican U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin talks to members of the media outside a local Exxon-Mobil station in Mastic were Zeldin briefly addressed his opponent's "powerless energy policy" when it comes to relieving high gas prices for mi...
The revelations that Barack Obama received a discounted price and sweetheart mortgage deal on his $1.65 million mansion, while average American families were forced to pay more, are shocking and disappointing. Unfortunately, they are no longer sur...
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from across the state will be participate in the Indy Racing League on Thursday July 3-20. They will be primary sponsor of select Indy Racing League cars.
New York has enhanced its veteran's tuition award program by increasing the maximum tuition award available to New York State's combat veterans to approximate the cost of undergraduate tuition charged by the State university of New York to New Yor...
The latest attacks from Obama supporters, which stunningly question John McCain's military service just days before Independence Day, end one of the Democrat candidate's worst months yet. Given John McCain's unquestioned dedication and sacrifice f...
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Michael McMahon in the 13th Congressional District.
Today, June 30th, 2008, U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) will host an "Old Time Rally" at his new Campaign Headquarters at 250 Sunrise Highway South Service Road in North Patchogue. The rally will kick off at 6pm; joining Lee at...
After his opponent issued a misleading, spin-filled press release and blast email regarding the energy issue, Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District, again called for debates with his opponent to begin imm...
On Monday, June 30th, 2008, U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) will host an "Old Time Rally" at his new Campaign Headquarters at 250 Sunrise Highway South Service Road in North Patchogue. The rally will kick off at 6pm; joining L...
"The physicians of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), indeed, all physicians in New York State, are shocked by yesterday's failure of the United States Senate to vote on legislation to prevent a 10.6% Medicare physician reimburs...
A memorial ceremony was held today at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, for eight U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix (CJTF-P) who were killed last week as a result of combat operations in Afghanistan.
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Schenectady Mayor Brian U. Stratton and members of the Schenectady County Legislature to announce $26 million as part of a statewide "Brain Gain" Initiative...
The Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS) and the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) have teamed with the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) We Can!TM program to help New York City families adopt healthier lifestyle h...
At the close of the 2008 New York State Legislative Session, environmental and energy groups applauded many of the actions made by Governor David Paterson and state lawmakers to protect the health of our air, land and water. And while none of the ...
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Jon Powers in the 26th Congressional District.
The 106the Rescue Wing will support NASA's Haughton-Mars Project Research Station located in the Canadian high arctic by flying in research equipment, personnel and supplies next week.
Today's Supreme Court decision in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller vindicates what the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association has said for the past 137 years: The 2nd Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm and...
New York State Senator John Flanagan (Right) joins United States Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin (left) at a campaign event on Saturday, June 21st, 2008. Lee Zeldin was unanimously nominated to run as the Republican Candidate in the First Cong...
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the fourth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fa...
Attached electronic images of Soldiers recently killed in combat duties overseas is now available from the forward deployed headquarters.
The New York State Senate stopped several major job-killing mandates promoted by special interests and opposed by The Business Council of New York State as the legislative session recessed.
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District, Army veteran Lee Zeldin, demanded Congressional leadership support troops in harm's way and prevent the spillover of ideological debate from the floor of the House chamber to th...
Environmental Advocates of New York applauded the announcement by Governor David Paterson and legislative leaders to reform New York's troubled Brownfield Cleanup Program. The legislation, which was passed by both houses yesterday, will increase t...
Companion bills A-10163A and S-7112A have just received final approval by the State Assembly and Senate respectively. This legislation creates a one-year trial period during which deer can be hunted with a rifle in Madison County. The New York S...
Companion bills A-11033 and S-8228 have just received final approval by the State Assembly and Senate respectively. This legislation creates a junior big game mentored hunting program for 14-15 year olds under which they can hunt with firearms wh...
Companion bills A-9845A and S-6750A have just received final approval by the State Assembly and Senate respectively. This legislation extends big game rifle hunting in Chemung, Steuben and Yates counties through October 2011. The New York State ...
Major General Joseph Taluto, the Adjutant General and commander of the New York Army and Air National Guard will deliver the keynote address, during the opening event of the New York State Veterans of Foreign Wars 89th Convention in Binghamton.
Republican leadership and grassroots supporters from across the state today gathered at the New York Republican State Committee meeting in Albany to complete their delegate slate to the National Convention, elect National and State Committeemember...
The American Lung Association of New York State today commended the New York State Assembly and Senate for passing legislation (S.1312/A.2140) which enables licensed pharmacists to administer immunizations. Sponsored by Senator Fuschillo and Assem...
Correction - The name of a member of the New York Army National Guard was killed in Afghanistan on June 21 was mispelled in a press release issued by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs.
Three members of the New York Army National Guard were killed in action outside Kandahar, Afghanistan on June 21.
Senator Joseph L. Bruno has shown tremendous leadership and provided great public service during his years in the Senate and time as Majority Leader. His leadership will be missed not just in his district but throughout the state.
At its annual summer meeting in Cooperstown, the New York State Bar Association passed a resolution that supports the United States Supreme Court decision in Boumediene v. Bush, which held that those who have been designated "enemy combatants" and...
It is with a deep sense of sadness that New Yorkers today heard that Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno will not be running for reelection this fall. He was an absolute giant of politics and government who made this state better through his ti...
In honor of July 4th and the sacrifices made by the men and women of the U.S. military, Genesee Community College, TANDBERG, and the Freedom Calls Foundation are proud to offer their video conferencing networks to military families nationwide. Fre...
Hundreds of health care leaders from every corner of New York State will converge at The Sagamore on Lake George on Wednesday, June 25 to present their highest award to the New York Army National Guard's 466th Area Medical Support Company and to A...
Motivated by a campaign-long call for action regarding the challenges posed by energy modernization, the Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today commended Untied States Rep. Carolyn McCarthy for her vote last week in...
Members of the press are being invited to observe New York Army National Guard Military Police Company training at the New York State Office of Homeland Security's Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany on June 25.
The New York Air National Guard's, 107th Airlift Wing will fly its last tanker mission today as it bids farewell to its only remaining KC-135R Stratotanker ending its legacy as an air refueling wing.
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Sandy Treadwell, Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District, said a key national security bill passed today by the House of Representatives, after months of delay, is the right action to protect our nation against potential terrorist...
The New York Air National Guard's, 107th Airlift Wing will flew its last tanker mission on Sunday, June 15 as it bids farewell to its only remaining KC-135R Stratotanker ending its legacy as an air refueling wing.
Sandy Treadwell, Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District, today called on Democratic leaders in Congress to publically reject a plan by one of their members to nationalize oil refineries in the U.S.
Barack Obama's decision to reverse his previous public statements and opt out of the public financing system speaks volumes about his true intentions and will be a defining issue in this campaign.
The New York National Guard's 206th Military Police Company will be conducting a week of training at the New York State Preparedness Training Center at the Oneida County Airport the week of June 22.
Tonight, my opponent made the most hypocritical, un-American vote of his tenure in Congress. He claims to be someone who salutes, honors and thanks the troops, but not tonight. Tonight, our troops who voluntarily raised their hand and swore to s...
One Senior from Each Eligible High School in New York Will Receive a $5,000 Scholarship
The members of the 104th MP Battalion who served in Iraq for a year will be recognized for their service with a National Guard “Freedom Salute” ceremony on Sunday, June 22.
Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera, chairman of the Assembly committee on Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities is once again calling for legislative action on legislation he introduced in 2006 that will temporarily remove the ...
Members of the Capitol Region media are being offered the opportunity to be transported by the National Guard to visit the New York State Office of Homeland Security's New York State Preparedness Training Center, in Oriskany, Oneida County, and ob...
After repeatedly telling the American people that he supported and would participate in the public financing system, Senator Barack Obama has now backtracked and opted out. This is the latest flip-flop from Senator Obama, following his conflictin...
"There's nothing that gives a Soldier more of a head-rush than sling loading equipment for the first time," says Capt. Joshua White.
The soaring price of gasoline is at absolute crisis level for small businesses and families who are already dealing with rising prices across the board. Today's rally in Albany highlights the problem Republicans have been trying to address for mon...
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Story and photos by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo, 42nd Infantry Division
Matthew Walter has been named the Executive Director at New York Republican State Committee. Mr. Walter has served as the state GOP Communications Director for the past year. Prior to that, he served for over a decade in the State Senate Majority ...
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District reached a major milestone today, as his Web site can now boast an impressive 1,000,000 visitors since its launch. GOP candidate Lee Zeldin released the following statement:
The National Organization for Women and women's rights supporters will hold a press conference on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 10:00 am. The location is the press room which is now located near the Convention Center at the Empire State Plaza.
Lee Zeldin, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, thanked local boy scouts for the care packages and letters he received while deployed to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division in the Summer of 2006. The event was held in South Setauket on June ...
Tim Russert was a dedicated public servant, an accomplished journalist, and a great New Yorker. He was one of those rare and talented people who could excel at anything they set their mind to, and he touched people‘s lives wherever he went....
The Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional District today continued his commitment towards responsible government by highlighting his opponent’s wasteful ways.
Students from the Sand Creek Middle School Sixth Grade have collected school supplies for children in Afghanistan. Members of the New York Army National Guard’s Joint Force headquarters Family Readiness Group will collect those items for shi...
United States Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) campaigns in New York for Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for the First Congressional District, covering eastern Long Island. The event for Zeldin's campaign took place on Monday, June 9th.
Mondello Statement: New Yorkers today welcome John McCain to a New York town hall meeting in historic Federal Hall, where he will once again demonstrate his openness, accountability and commitment to an open airing of ideas of how to best address ...
Former New York Secretary of State Sandy Treadwell, Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District, said the passage of a funding bill for Amtrak is a good investment for our future, but cautioned that the company must be held accountabl...
This is a tremendous victory for Anthony Como, Queens Republicans and Republicans across the state. It is just the latest in a continuing trend, which demonstrates that New York's Republican Party is on track for a very successful fall.
New York Army National Guard Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan videotaped birthday wishes for the U.S. Army, available for download via satellite from the Army's Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS).
Apparently Hillary Clinton hasn't been roughed up enough by the press. So the media’s sexist drums continue to beat. Recently Tonight Show host Jay Leno quipped that Senator Hillary Clinton would offer Obama a lap dance in exchange for the V...
Twenty-four female members of the New York Army and Air National Guard will be among the women veterans honored Thursday by the New York State Assembly Subcommittee on Women Veterans.
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional continued his full-blown summer media blitz designed to connect with Long Islanders disenchanted with an array of disappointing issues and disillusioned with their elected leadership.
The New York State Office of the Inspector General (NYSIG) has released its report “A Critical Examination of State Agency Investigation into Allegations of Abuse of Jonathan Carey” regarding the Anderson School. It answers many questi...
State Inspector General Joseph Fisch today issued a report that makes 20 recommendations for change in state government and criticizes two agencies for neglecting their duties.
The Democrats’ divisive primary has finally concluded and the public knows little about Barack Obama other than his lack of experience and questionable judgment.
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The Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional wasted no time beginning his full-blown summer media blitz designed to connect with Long Islanders disenchanted with an array of disappointing issues and disillusioned with their el...
Twenty UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters assigned to the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation left their bases in Ronkonkoma and Latham on June 7 en route to Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
The New York State Board of Elections will host campaign finance seminars in New York City, Hauppauge and Mineola on June 10th, 11th and 12th respectively.