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Sun, 11 May 2008 17:31:57 -0000

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...

HALT Task Force Publishes Progress Report on Subprime Mortgage Crisis

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:58:08 -0000

Superintendent of Banks, Richard H. Neiman, today delivered a report to update Governor David A. Paterson on the progress made by the Governor’s Task Force to Halt Abusive Lending Transactions (HALT). The HALT Task Force is an interagency task fo...

MEDIA ADVISORY

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:02:05 -0000

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’s Da...

Partner Abuse in the Minority Communities

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:39:35 -0000

On Tuesday, June 3, 2008, from 7:45 to 9:00 PM, at the West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, Rm. B, the South Suffolk Chapter of the National Organization for Women will present “Partner Abuse in Minority Communities.” Topics include what...

Thruway Authority Announces Lanes Reopened on I-84 Between Exits 16 & 17

Fri, 09 May 2008 23:10:50 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority announces that the right and center lanes on I-84 eastbound between Exits 16 (Taconic Parkway, New York, Albany) and 17 (Ludingtonville Road) have been reopened. The lanes were closed earlier due to an accid...

Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closure on I-84 Between Exits 16 & 17

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:13:18 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority announces that the right and center lanes on I-84 eastbound between Exits 16 (Taconic Parkway, New York, Albany) and 17 (Ludingtonville Road) have been temporarily closed due to an accident involving two tracto...

Deck Sealing on Bridge Over Saw Mill River Parkway to Necessitate Lane Closures

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:32:40 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that deck sealing work on the bridge over the Saw Mill River Parkway will necessitate lane closures on I-87 next week. Weather permitting, lane closures will be in place northbound and southb...

New York National Guard Leader Salutes Military Moms Serving at Home and Overseas

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:41:40 -0000

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. “Those who put on the uniform of our country show...

Letter to the Editor from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:30:29 -0000

To the Editor: Long Islanders have long known that we're unique. As New Yorkers, we recognize the need to stay on top of our game each day in this environment. Naturally, we are strong-willed and blessed with independent spirits. And this ...

SUNY Plattsburgh Closes Freshman Applications

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:19:35 -0000

On May 6, the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh closed freshman admissions for the fall 2008 academic semester. The number of freshmen who have chosen to enroll in the fall is up substantially and has exceeded the college's go...

Thruway Authority To Continue Deck Replacement Work On The Tappan Zee Bridge

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:10:52 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue next week. This project is part of the Authority’s on-going commitment to continue to fulfill its responsibility to maintain an...

Education Association Honors Principals of the Year

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:26:42 -0000

*What:* 2008 awards ceremony of the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) honoring the state’s 2008 school principals of the year, as well as other outstanding educators. Four of the eight winners will receive nationa...

Assemblyman Rivera, Advocates, Teachers and School Administrators to Unveil Programs for Asthmatic Children

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:23:13 -0000

WHAT: A new program, funded by Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera, which will teach parents, students, and educators asthma management skills and how to enjoy a lifetime of better breathing, will be unveiled WHO: Teachers, school administrators...

Letter to the Editor from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:14:40 -0000

To the Editor: In April, I issued a debate challenge to the prospective Democratic candidate for New York's First Congressional District. As the endorsed Republican candidate and recognizing that we've both all but sewn up our respective part...

Laborers Recruit Apprentices

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:09 -0000

The Construction and General Laborers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 633, will conduct recruitment from May 21, 2008 through May 20, 2009 for 10 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith ann...

DMV Reminds Drivers to Be Aware of Motorcyclists

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:08 -0000

Commissioner David J. Swarts of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today reminded drivers to be aware of motorcyclists and to share the roadways safely and responsibly with the growing number of motorcycle riders. Commission...

No First-Prize Winners in Thursday’s Take Five Drawing

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:07 -0000

1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners 2nd prize - Match 4 of 5 + Bonus - $2,853.00 - 18 Winners 3rd prize – Match 4 out of 5 winning numbers - $748.50 - 381 Winners 4th prize – Match 3 of 5 + Bonus - $88.00 - 905 Winn...

Roofers Recruit Apprentices

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:07 -0000

The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 210, will conduct recruitment from May 19, 2008 through April 30, 2009 for 15 roofer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patr...

Office of General Services Opens Downstate Distribution Center in Brentwood

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:06 -0000

Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner John C. Egan announced today that the Downstate Distribution Center in Brentwood (Suffolk County) is now open and serving 128 of Long Island’s school districts and seven child care facilities. ...

Media Advisory

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:04 -0000

WHAT: Motorcycle Awareness Press Conference Month of May Proclaimed “Motorcycle Safety and You Month” WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2008 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Erie County Community College North Campus 6205 Main Street Williamsville, New York 14...

Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:04 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that routine repairs on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue on Monday, May 12, through Friday, May 16, during off-peak travel times. The Tappan Zee Bridge was built in 1955 and is more than...

Mother's Day is a Great Day to Quit Smoking

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:21:47 -0000

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 estimat...

Def Leppard Completes State Fair Line-Up

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:36:32 -0000

Classic rock band Def Leppard brings their iconic sound to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand Saturday, August 16. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $45 and go on sale Saturday, May 17. The band fills the last opening in the 2008 Grandstand Line-up...

Planned Parenthood Recognizes Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:12:18 -0000

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. This year...

SUNY Plattsburgh Commencement Set for May 17

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:37:46 -0000

The SUNY Plattsburgh spring commencement ceremonies will pay tribute to the more than 1,000 students due to graduate from the college. The ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, May 17, at the Plattsburgh State Field House Gymnasium. The first...

CSEA Reaches Contract Settlement for 6,000 Court Employees Across New York

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:07:00 -0000

CSEA - New York's Leading Union - has reached a tentative agreement with the New York State Office of Court Administration on a new contract covering more than 6,000 non-judicial employees in the state’s Unified Court System. "CSEA and the Un...

Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:50:27 -0000

The Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 106, will conduct recruitment from May 14, 2008 through April 15, 2009 for five operating engineer (universal equipment) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia S...

Commissioner Recognizes 10 Years Of Cattle Health Program

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:41:28 -0000

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today recognized ten years of healthier cattle in New York State due to the New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program (NYSCHAP). As a voluntary disease prevention program, NYSCHAP has be...

New York State AFL-CIO Announces “Early Endorsement” Of Dan Maffei For Congress

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:22 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation’s “early endorsement” of Dan Maffei in the 25th Congressional District. Labor’s endorsements for public office normally take pla...

Restaurant and Restroom Services To Be Temporarily Unavailable at Plattekill and Modena Travel Plazas

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:08:03 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority announced that *restaurant and restroom services will be temporarily unavailable* at the Plattekill and Modena travel plazas beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14...