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Winners of the 10th Annual NYS ProStart Invitational announced and will compete at the national level

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 12:39:41 -0400

Young people from across the state cooked up more than $2 million in scholarships at the New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's 10th annual ProStart Invitational on Saturday, March 8th at The Culinary Institute of America, ...

New York's Leading Hospitality Association Appoints Melissa Autilio Fleischut as President & CEO

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:30:32 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association announced today that its board of directors has named Melissa Autilio Fleischut to lead the organization into its next phase of growth.

NYS Restaurant Industry Ranks Second in National Job Creation Projection for Summer 2013

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:34:24 -0400

The NYS Restaurant Association announced today that New York is second only to California among the fifty states in projected restaurant industry job creation this summer. Projections are based upon a recent study by the National Restaurant Associ...

New York State Restaurant Association and On Deck Partner to Offer Financing to New York State Restaurants

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:09:13 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) announced today that it has partnered wi¬th On Deck to offer financing solutions to the hospitality industry across New York State.

Capital Region & Erie-2/Lake Shore Take Top Honors in State-Wide ProStart Competition

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:55:18 -0400

On Saturday, March 23, 2013 the Niagara Convention Center hosted the 9th Annual ProStart Competition sponsored and managed by the NYS Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Culinary students from across New York State traveled to compete ...

Locally-Sourced Food, Unique Cocktails, Jobs and Sales Gains on the Menu for 2013

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:31:01 -0500

The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA), working in conjunction with its national affiliate, the National Restaurant Association (NRA), today highlighted hospitality and related economic trends consumers can expect in 2013 based upon int...

NYS Restaurant Association Commends Governor Cuomo's Wine, Beer & Spirits Summit

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:01:05 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association ("NYSRA") commended Governor Cuomo for his leadership in convening the first-ever New York State Wine, Beer and Spirits Summit held in Albany today.

NYS Restaurant Association Announces New Officers for 2012

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:49:47 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association ("NYSRA") announced today that its Members have selected three officers to lead the 76-year old hospitality association during 2012.

NYS Restaurant Association Today Announced the Winners of the ProStart Invitational

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:53:43 -0400

ALBANY, NEW YORK, April 12, 2012 - Young people from across the state cooked up more than a million dollars in scholarships at the New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's annual ProStart Invitational on Saturday, March 23 in...

NYS Restaurant Association Announces Partnership with Share Our Strength

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:39:28 -0400

Hungry children cannot thrive. Yet millions of kids in America are at risk of going hungry. Share Our Strength and the New York State Restaurant Association are changing that. We are honored to announce that the New York State Restaurant Associati...

Saratoga Rowing Association Offers Adaptive Rowing Program Open House on Fish Creek, Saturday, July 16

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:09:49 -0400

– The Saratoga Rowing Association (SRA) announced today that it will be holding an open house at its boathouse located at 543 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, July 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to introduce people to its new adapti...

NYS Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Publishes Green Hospitality Workbook

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:52:15 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NYSRAEF) announced today that it has published the Green Hospitality Workbook which highlights up-to-date effective green strategies to help New York State restaurants continue to h...

Rochester Red Wings Food and Beverage General Manager, Jeff Dodge, Receives Silver Spoon Award

Thu, 05 May 2011 11:12:42 -0400

On Monday, May 2, the New York State Restaurant Association's (NYSRA) Rochester Chapter awarded its coveted "Silver Spoon" award to Jeff Dodge, General Manager of Food and Beverage for the Rochester Red Wings at Frontier Field.

NYS Restaurant Assoc. Educational Foundation Announces the Winners of 7th Annual NYSRAEF ProStart Competiton

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:30:15 -0400

New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Announces the Winners of the 7th Annual NYSRAEF ProStart Competition

New York State Restaurant Association Rebrands to Better Reflect the Profession Today

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:31:50 -0500

The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) - a member organization that has been serving restaurants, caterers and their guests for 75 years--today announced a new brand identity and expanded offerings that reflect a more contemporary and a...

New York State Restaurant Association Rebrands to Better Reflect the Profession Today

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:31:50 -0500

New York State Restaurant Association Cooking Hot Treats Sun. Mon. & Tues. At Show in Manhattan

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:00:32 -0500

-Highlighting three days of action at its International Restaurant and Foodservice Show of New York, will be a fresh new look and activities that the 75-year-old New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) says is part of its invigorated approa...

Mayor Bloomberg / Speaker Quinn Stand Behind Small Business Owners in NYC

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:51:27 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association today reacted to the announcement by NYC Council Speaker Quinn that she is opposing the pending Paid Sick Leave bill, joining Mayor Bloomberg's announced opposition last week.

NYSRA Names ProStart Teacher of the Year

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:21:40 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NYSRAEF) announced today that it has presented its annual ProStart Teacher of the Year Award to Chef Michael Lynch who has served as Teacher of the Culinary Arts in the New York Cit...

NYS Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Gets Two-Year EPA Grant to Green NYC Restaurants

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:15:43 -0400

(New York, N.Y.) – The New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NYSRA) announced today that it has been awarded a two-year $96,000 Environmental Protection Agency grant to help NYC restaurants operate in a more environmentally...

Manhattan Borough President Calls for "Do Over" On City Letter Grading Plan

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:18:16 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) today commended Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer for his impassioned letter to City Health Commissioner Farley (attached) focusing attention on the deeply-flawed process the department us...

"Safe Delivery Program" to Stop Attacks on Restaurant Delivery Workers

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:32:54 -0400

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NYS Restaurant Association Announces Appointment of Bill Nolan as Executive Director of Educational Foundation

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:19:54 -0400

The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) announced today that it has named foodservice educational veteran Bill Nolan to serve as Executive Director of the NYSRA Educational Foundation. Nolan comes to the Foundation after serving as Direc...

NYS Restaurant Association 2010 Elected Officers

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:01:04 -0400

Four exciting young New York restaurateurs were selected to lead the New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA) Board of Directors as the 75-year-old "voice of New York's hospitality industry" continues to evolve to best serve its members and a...

125 NYS High School Students Compete in Culinary and Foodservice Management Friday at Crowne Plaza in Albany

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:00:30 -0500

The 6th Annual New York State ProStart Culinary/Management Competion will be held this Friday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel ballroom in downtown Albany. The talents of 125 students from 15 vocational high schools around New York State will be showcase...