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Facts Show The 21-Year-Old Minimum Drinking Age Saves Lives
Responding to a report from college leaders who support a national debate to lower the legal drinking age to 18, State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Carpenter-Palumbo today said that facts are clear on why ...
Brooklyn/Queens NOW to Host Special Event
Brooklyn/Queens National Organization for Women (NOW) will host a special event to celebrate Women's Equality Day
New York City Dads Encouraged to Take Their Children to School
Fathers and father figures are urged to accompany their children to the first day of school this year, as part of a national Million Father March. New York City's public schools open Tuesday, Sept. 2.
NYS Commission on National and Community Service to Meet
The New York State Commission on National and Community Service will meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8. This meeting will be held in the Blue Room of the State Capitol in Albany and is open to the public. Attendees must register in advance, by Tu...
First New York State Fatherhood Conference Set for October
Responsible fatherhood will be the focus of the first New York State Fatherhood Conference, which is being hosted by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) along with the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS),...
Join Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney in Albany
Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney shatters the myths about how far we've come, highlighting how women's issues permeate every realm of society, and how political change has provided only a fra...
Today: Children Make a Difference in Harlem by Volunteering to Help Others
On Tuesday, August 12, 2008, Children for Children (CFC), a non -profit organization, in partnership with Lehman Brothers and Boys and Girls Harbor, will mobilize hundreds of volunteers to carry out more than 22 service projects all in one afterno...
Children Make a Difference in Harlem by Volunteering to Help Others
On Tuesday, August 12, 2008, Children for Children (CFC), a non -profit organization, in partnership with Lehman Brothers and Boys and Girls Harbor, will mobilize hundreds of volunteers to carry out more than 22 service projects all in one afterno...
Campbellsville University Hosts Summer Youth Camps
A hammer and some nails, lumber and shingles, and a crew of servant leaders are making it possible for Kentucky Heartland Outreach (KHO) to provide home repairs to families in the Central Kentucky region this summer.
SUNY Plattsburgh Participates in "SUNY China 150 Young Leaders Program"
Ten years ago, the number of international students studying on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus fell in the dozens. The challenge faced by the fledgling program to attract more international students to its campus in upstate New York seemed daunting.
Roger White Named Iowan of the Day
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are honored to name Roger White as an Iowan of the Day for the 2008 Iowa State Fair.
What NOW? National NOW Leaders to Discuss Women in National Politics
Olga Vives, Executive Vice President of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and Marcia Pappas, President of NOW- New York State, will be the featured speakers at a forum on sexism in politics, as played out during the recent sharply divided ...
Corrected: “Make A Difference” Fair in Carroll Park
Children for Children (CFC), a not-for-profit organization, in partnership with People to People's Student Ambassador Programs, will mobilize hundreds of volunteers to carry out more than 25 service projects, all in one park, all in one afternoon ...
SUNY Cortland Professor Researches Infant Learning, Memory
A SUNY Cortland associate professor of psychology is making house calls to help parents and scientists better understand babies.
SUNY Cortland Lecturer of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies to Retire
Dale Anderson, who served as a lecturer on the SUNY Cortland Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies faculty since 1998, will retire on Aug. 31. He has been designated lecturer emeritus of recreation and leisure studies.
August 6th Program of the Women's City Club: Filming in New York City
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Former Brockport Resident Earns State University of New York Chancellor’s Award
Matthew Salvatore, a former resident of Brockport was among the six SUNY Plattsburgh faculty and staff members to have been honored with a State University of New York Chancellor's Award.
106th Rescue Wing Invites Long Island Media to Family Day
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 ...
Vendor Deadline for African American Family Day Approaches
New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner John C. Egan today announced that the registration deadline for craft, merchandise and food vendors for the 2008 African American Family Day is Monday, July 21. This year's event will be held ...
Governor Paterson’s Priority on Advancing Volunteerism and Civic Engagement Yields Award from the NGA
Governor Paterson announced today that New York has been selected to participate in a limited technical assistance grant by the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices "Policy Academy on Civic Engagement of Older Adults." Fu...
State Office for the Aging Grant Provides End of Life Care
Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, today announced the release of funds to provide end of life care to individuals. The grants will be used by community organizations to help persons 60 and older who are func...
Food Stamps Help To Fill Gaps in Difficult Economy
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced today that efforts to ease access to vital nutritional benefits for low-income working New Yorkers are already showing dramatic results.
DEC Accepting Registration for the Annual ‘Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’ Workshop
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that the next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop will be held September 5-7, 2008 at Silver Bay on Lake George, Warren County. This is t...
Genesee Community College Connects Troops Stationed in Iraq with Local Families through Video Conferencing
One Western New York family had a very special Independence Day celebration this year. On July 1, 2008 Jillian LiBritz, of North Chili, NY had the opportunity to participate in a video conference with her husband, Francis LiBritz, who is currentl...
July 17th 2008 Program of the Women's City Club- 1:00 pm
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Genesee Community College Student Receives Jeanette Rankin Scholarship
Two years ago Cheryl Lewis and her daughter arrived in a shelter for women who had experienced domestic violence. After a lengthy ordeal in court to obtain a restraining order against her ex-husband, Cheryl decided to go back to school and learn h...
Childcare Subsidy Rollover is Statewide Epidemic $51 million lost
Thousands of VOICE/CSEA childcare providers are outraged to learn that, for the last three years, counties failed to distribute money to children and families in need.
Memorial Ceremony Held for Fallen U.S. Service Members
A memorial ceremony was held on Monday 30 June for four U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix who were killed last week as a result of combat operations in Afghanistan.
Azusa Pacific’s Clay Heads to Olympics with Record Trial Win
Azusa Pacific 2002 alumnus Bryan Clay, 28, may be best known as the Olympic Trials come-back kid, turning a disappointing day-one performance into a history-making first-place finish. The Hawaii native secured one of three coveted spots on the Bei...
DHCR Announces Nearly $22 Million to Build and Preserve 800 Affordable Housing Units in Western NY
The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today approved $22 million in funding that is expected to help build and preserve 800 units of affordable housing in counties throughout Western New York.
Labor Commissioner Urges Business Owners To Hire Inner-City Youth
Employers that hire youth may be eligible for hundreds of dollars in tax credits, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today. At a press conference at City Hall in Schenectady, NY, Commissioner Smith identified the numerous benefit...
Memorial ceremony held for fallen U.S. service members
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.
We Can Prevent Childhood Obesity in NY
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...
Physicians for Peace Hosts Haitian Ambassador to U.S.
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National Report Reveals Need for Parents Heightened Awareness of Dangers of Underage Drinking
A nationwide study released today on underage drinking behavior in the United States reveals the need for parents to have a heightened awareness of the dangers of underage drinking, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Commissioner Ka...
Free Video Conference Calls to Iraqi Troops on July 1st
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 Bikers Will Roar into Harlem to Deliver Diapers to Hale House
Hale House will welcome hundreds of bikers to its brownstone for the 13th Annual Bikers for Babies event on Saturday, June 28, 12:30 PM at Hale House Center, 152 W. 122 St. (between Lenox Ave. and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.) in Harlem.
Cathy Moulton Recognized for Outstanding Advisement of Sorority
Cathy Moulton, director of housing at SUNY Plattsburgh and faculty advisor to Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority, received the Faculty Advisor of the Year Award at the 8th Annual Fraternal Awards Ceremony at the college.
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Buffalo
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the second 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...
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Deborah VanAmerongen, commissioner of the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) will join local officials and developers to celebrate three new affordable apartment complexes for the senior citizens of Broome County.
Eunice Bellinger Joins Genesee as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
When Buffalo native Eunice M. Bellinger was pursuing her college degree at Niagara University in the 1970s, she rounded out her academic schedule by attending classes at Genesee Community College in Batavia.
New York National Guard Women Honored By Assembly Subcommittee
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.
NYS Young Worker Safety Group Announces Initiatives for Teen Worker Safety Month
The New York State Young Worker Safety and Health Project, a consortium of government agencies, non-profit organizations, unions and worker advocacy groups, today announced a series of initiatives and programs to promote workplace safety and educa...
PDFA Launches Digital Effort to Help Parents Grasp Teen Behavior
NOTE: A representative of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America will be in Columbia on Thursday, June 12, and is available for print and broadcast interview. Contact Jimmy Mount for scheduling.
Inspector General's Report Sparks Changes in Residential Care for Disabled Children
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.
Initiatives Announced Implementing Governor Paterson’s Proclamation of June as Teen Worker Safety Month
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Service-Learning Goes Borough-wide! Hundreds of Queens Students Celebrate their Service Success
On Wednesday, June 11, 2008, hundreds of Queens K-12 students will gather to demonstrate how they made a difference in their communities through service. The Queens Service Learning Initiative, a partnership between Children for Children and the D...
2008 Senior Games in Cortland, NY Off to Great Start
The 26th New York State Senior Games are underway in Cortland, NY and thousands of seniors from across the state are participating in a wide range of athletic competitions. But the games aren't all about competition. There's much camaraderie and...
Hillary's Supporters Feel Sting of Betrayal Beyond Politics
Hillary Clinton's supporters are hearing over and over again that it is a shame that the Senator is not making history this year. As the first woman to run as a major party nominee, we must remember that the Senator did indeed make history. She g...
Online Food Stamp Application Launched in Jefferson County
State and local officials today marked the official launch of an online application for Food Stamp benefits for Jefferson County residents, during an event at the North Country Children’s Clinic in Watertown.
OCFS To Hold Adoption Program In Central New York
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services has announced the latest Central New York “Heart Gallery” exhibit, featuring 43 portraits of youth awaiting adoption. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 5, fro...
174TH Fighter Wing Airmen Depart for Middle East
Members of the press are invited to observe more than 190 Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Fighter Wing will depart for the Middle East Wednesday, June 4 from Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.
Pool Safety Educational Video Advisory from the New York State
As the weather gets warmer, New Yorkers will soon begin filling their swimming pools. Each year, according to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 240 children under the age of five drown in swimming pools. For young people aged 1-14, ...
Bronx Students Spread the Message of Democracy Through Service!
On Friday, June 6, 2008, over 800 middle school students from MS 391 and IS 313 will gather to demonstrate how they made a difference in their communities through service. Through a year-long collaboration with Children for Children and Zaner Blos...
Capital Region Joins State Campaign To Stop Co-Sleeping Deaths
Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties today joined the New York State “BABIES SLEEP SAFEST ALONE” education campaign to stop a preventable crisis: infants dying when sharing a bed with an adult.
South Carolina Takes Aim at Reducing Number of Children in Foster Care
SOUTH CAROLINA TAKES AIM AT REDUCING NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
With Only 18% of Children Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables, Price Chopper & Produce for Kids Launch Campaign
Price Chopper and Produce for Kids® (PFK), an organization that promotes the benefits of healthy eating and supports worthy causes for children, today unveiled the “Get Healthy, Give Hope” campaign, a spring initiative that will r...
New York Deli Reinvents Kosher Eating with Healthy International Twist
Step inside the kosher food specialty store at 692 Columbus Avenue and you might think you’ve arrived in a typical New York deli. The 1300 square foot establishment in New York’s Upper West Side isn’t out of the ordinary in the p...
Statewide Poll Shows 74% Support for Tax Credit Scholarship Program for Low-Income Students
For the third consecutive year, a statewide poll conducted by the Polling Institute at Monmouth University found an overwhelming number of New Jerseyans, 74%, support the establishment of a corporate tax credit scholarship pilot program for studen...
Service-Learning Goes Borough-wide! Hundreds of Queens Students Celebrate their Service Success
On Wednesday, June 11, 2008, hundreds of Queens K-12 students will gather to demonstrate how they made a difference in their communities through service. The Queens Service Learning Initiative, a partnership between Children for Children and the D...
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WHO: NYS OCFS Commissioner Gladys Carrión, Albany County Executive Mike Breslin, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino, Schenectady Legislator Karen Johnson, and experts from St. Peter’s Hospital
Marcia Pappas, President of NOW NYS to be Featured Guest
Marcia Pappas, President of NOW New York State will be a featured guest on "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet" Thursday, May 29th, 2008.
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In accordance with Federal Law on Memorial Day the United States flag will be displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon and at full-staff from noon until sunset. This applies to all buildings under the supervision and control of the Commissi...
New Committee Created on LGBT People and the Law to Promote Greater Equality
New York State Bar Association President Kathryn Grant Madigan (Levene Gouldin & Thompson LLP) today announced that the Association has formed a new committee on LGBT People and the Law that will promote equality in the legal profession for le...
Samuel Kelley Named SUNY Distinguished Service Professor
State University of New York has promoted Professor of Communication Studies Samuel Kelley, a member of the SUNY Cortland faculty since 1979, to the rank of Distinguished Service Professor.
Suffolk Safe Kids Launches Safety Program at RAMP Chevy
Safe Kids Suffolk in partnership with RAMP Chevy, launched the first Automotive Safety Patch Program for Cub Scouts in New York State. This is a new component of the existing Safe Kids/Chevrolet “Safe Kids Buckle Up Program”. Scouts ag...
Grace Welch, Co-President of Mid Suffolk NOW
Veteran Feminists of American is proud to present "...What Time of Night it Is..." the musical by Marjorie DeFazio and Patricia Horan, directed by Kathleen Bishop, produced by Grace Welch, Co-President of Mid Suffolk National Organizati...
Community Care Physicians, PC Receives Community Mentor Award from American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) awarded Community Care Physicians, PC the “Community Mentor Award” at their annual Gala of Hope on Saturday, May 17, 2008, recognizing Community Care’s special contributions and efforts of volunt...
NYS Commission on National and Community Service
The New York State Commission on National and Community Service will meet Monday, June 9, at 1 pm. The meeting will be held at the Governor’s New York City Office located at 633 3rd Ave, New York City.
SUNY Plattsburgh Celebrates the Class of 2008
Over 800 SUNY Plattsburgh students crossed the dais in the Field House today during the two commencement ceremonies.
OASAS Announces Initiatives For The Prevention Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced series of initiatives for the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). These efforts include early prevention, in...
"No Girls Allowed" Sign Gets a New Coat of Paint
The media attention that Hillary Clinton has garnered for her win in West Virginia has been too much for the boys in DC to tolerate. So the Beltway boys are circling the wagons and trying to force Hillary Clinton out of the race. And the “no...
State DHCR Completes First Phase of Unprecedented Housing Needs Study
The State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has completed and released the first of a series of regional reports on New York’s housing needs. The unprecedented study involved meetings and interviews with dozens of local offici...
Fathers and Family the Subject of Kids’ Art Contest
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and Parent Help are sponsoring an art/photo contest highlighting the important roles fathers and family play in children’s lives.
Gigantic Red Ribbon Unveiled In State Capitol To Honor Drug-Free New York Teens
A massive red ribbon, signed by more than 5,000 students, was displayed today in the State Capitol's historic "Million Dollar Staircase" in recognition of the teens' pledge to stay drug and alcohol free.
Six SUNY Plattsburgh Faculty Members Earn Chancellor’s Awards
Six SUNY Plattsburgh faculty members have been honored with State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards:
Mensch Appointed to Children's Trust Fund Board
Rep. Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) today announced he has been appointed by House Speaker Dennis O’Brien (R-Philadelphia) to the Pennsylvania Children’s Trust Fund Board.
Blackberries, Internet telechats with grandkids, a chance to go home:
Baby Boomers who came of age on college campuses roiled by political tumult and sexual revolution may spend their golden years on a new kind of campus as nursing homes and other senior living facilities adapt to changing consumer demands, longer l...
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The New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA) today released a list of nursing facilities across New York state that are hosting signature events in honor of National Nursing Home Week ®. The week-long celebration begins on Mother...
New York National Guard Leader Salutes Military Moms Serving at Home and Overseas
The commander of New York State’s Military Forces extends Mother’s Day greetings this weekend to the more than 500 military mothers currently serving in the New York Army and Air National Guard.
Mother's Day is a Great Day to Quit Smoking
With the June 3, 2008, implementation date for the $1.25 increase for cigarettes quickly approaching, the American Lung Association of New York today reminded all New Yorkers that Mother’s Day is a great day to quit. In New York State, an e...
Planned Parenthood Recognizes Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
Albany, NY – Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (UHPP) recognizes the power of prevention during National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month and throughout the year. Unfortunately, this country still faces a teen pregnancy health care crisis. Thi...
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Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Michael Hogan will convene one of five regional public forums being held across the state during May, in Dix Hills on May 9. The forums will be an opportunity for family members, care providers, advocat...
New Homes and "Old Homebodies" on the Minds of North Country's Newest Lottery Millionaires
Thirty-seven-year-old Peter LaPoint of Massena is St. Lawrence County’s first Lottery Millionaire of 2008. The father of two said he was shocked when he scratched his Millionaire’s Club instant ticket to reveal the top prize of $3,000...
SUNY Plattsburgh Names Dr. Jay Stein as Provost
Dr. Jay Stein, founding director for the Center for Health and the Built Environment, College of Design, Construction and Planning at the University of Florida, has accepted the position of Provost at SUNY Plattsburgh. His appointment begins July 1.
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Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Michael Hogan will convene one of five regional public forums being held across the state during May, in Manhattan on May 8. The forums will be an opportunity for family members, care providers, advocat...
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Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Michael Hogan will convene one of five regional public forums being held across the state during May, in Kingston on May 7. The forums will be an opportunity for family members, care providers, advocate...
Governor Paterson Proclaims May as Senior Citizens Month:
Governor David A. Paterson today proclaimed May as Senior Citizens Month. Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, presided over Senior Citizen Day activities with hundreds of volunteers and professionals in the fi...
New York State Bar Hosts Free Legal Seminars Across The State To Assist The Elderly
To assist New Yorkers with the task of getting their legal documents current and in order, the New York State Bar Association's Elder Law Section is focusing its 2008 Mitchell Rabbino Decision Making Day programs on helping elderly New Yorkers ans...
NYS Office of Mental Health Holding Children’s Mental Health Forums Statewide in May
Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Michael Hogan will convene five regional public forums across the state during May for family members, care providers, advocates, educators, youth development experts and other stakeholders, to discuss an...
NYS Labor Department to Co-Sponsor Asian Job Fair
The New York State Department of Labor, in cooperation with the Asian Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC), will co-sponsor the Asian Job Fair on Wednesday, May 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Flushing Center, 13...
Four Genesee Community College Students Receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award
Four Genesee Community College students have been named as 2008 recipients of the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. This prestigious award is conferred annually on a small number of students at SUNY's 64 campu...
Proposed New York Legislation Looks To Mediation For Child Custody Reform
Dispute Resolution Professionals from across New York State will gather in the capital on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 for a day of legislative meetings to educate state representatives on an important bill that would improve the outcome for children that...