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New York's Electric Grid Prepared for Summer

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:02:17 -0400

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) reported today that electricity supplies in New York state are expected be adequate to meet forecasted demand this summer.

SUNY Potsdam Offers Open House for Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Based in Watertown

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:42:01 -0400

SUNY Potsdam will hold an open house for the general public on Thursday, May 23, in the Extended Learning Center on the campus of Jefferson Community College, Watertown. The open house is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m.

DoD Selects Prairie Grove Consolidated School District 46 as Finalist for

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:24:12 -0400

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced Prairie Grove Consolidated School District 46 of Crystal Lake, Ill. as a finalist for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Fre...

GCC Students Reach Out to Community

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:07:07 -0400

A class assignment turned into a community partnership for a group of students at Genesee Community College. The students in Michaelene Dawson's Creative Problem Solving Class were assigned to design and implement a way to celebrate World Creativi...

I Shop NY fights for local merchants

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:05:26 -0400

I Shop NY, a new shop local initiative launched by the Retail Council of New York State, encourages shoppers to support local stores before turning to out-of-state Internet-only merchants. The Retail Council of New York State is the largest full s...

State Senator Lauds Success of GCC Graduates

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:44:46 -0400

When State Senator Catharine Young was just 14 years old, a fire set by an arsonist destroyed the hay-filled barn on her family's Livingston County farm. During her commencement address Sunday at Genesee Community College, Young talked about how s...

ESGR Announces Finalists for

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:44:02 -0400

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced 30 employers as finalists for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the DoD's highest recognition given to emp...

Media Advisory: Albany Law School Dean to Speak at Planned Parenthood May 22 Event

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:07 -0400

Event: UHPP Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Reception

Nomination Deadline for Women of Distinction Extended

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:44 -0400

The deadline for submission of nominees for all categories of Women of Distinction to be recognized by Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York has been extended to Friday, May 24, 2013. Category details and nomination form can be found here. Candida...

Corrected: Beverly Carmichael Appointed Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Flagler College

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:48:10 -0400

Dr. Beverly "Bev" Copeland Carmichael has been appointed Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. She will assume her new post on Aug. 1.

June O'Neill Appointed Chair of SUNY Potsdam College Council

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:44 -0400

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has designated June F. O'Neill, Hon. '99, as Chair of the SUNY Potsdam College Council, effective immediately. The Morley resident has served as a member of the College Council from 1978 to 2003, and from 2008 to the present.

The New York Bar Foundation Renames Elder Law Scholarship to Honor State Supreme Court Justice Joel K. Asarch

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:37 -0400

The Elder Law Section Scholarship, administered by The New York Bar Foundation, has been renamed to honor the late State Supreme Court Justice Joel K. Asarch of Nassau County.

Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Iowans it is Their Last Chance to Celebrate 529 Day

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:11:02 -0400

State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans it is their last chance to celebrate 529 Day by registering to win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa account for a child in their life. "I encourage everyone to register for the giveaway and ex...

Common Cause/NY Unveils Explosive Analysis of Housekeeping Accounts, "The Life of the Party 2013"

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:02:02 -0400

Common Cause/NY today unveiled an in-depth analysis of soft money giving to housekeeping accounts in New York State. New York Election Law establishes numerous limitations on campaign contributions which political candidates and parties may receiv...

Beverly Carmichael Appointed Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Flagler College

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:21:57 -0400

Dr. Beverly "Bev" Copeland Carmichael has been appointed Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. She will assume her new post on Aug. 1.

New York Army National Guard Helicopters Conduct Water Bucket Training at Round Lake Today

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:29 -0400

Two New York Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters are conducting water bucket training in the Round Lake today, May 21.

State Fair Announces 2013 Scholarship Recipients

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:54 -0400

The State Fair of West Virginia is pleased to announce the awarding of five (5), $1,000 four year scholarships to youth who have participated in the State Fair, excelled academically, and demonstrated a financial need. The State Fair scholarship e...

Four New Candidates Inducted into Illinois National Guard Chaplain Corps

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:56 -0400

Four chaplain candidates were inducted into the Illinois Army National Guard's Chaplain Corps May 18 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield.

Genesee Community College Honors May Employee and Student of the Month

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:22:35 -0400

Genesee Community College is pleased to announce Serena Cooke has been named May 2013 Employee of the Month. Serena and her husband Curt live in Leicester and are the parents of two boys, Adam and Chris.

Campbellsville University honors former president Dr. W.R. "Randy" Davenport

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:45 -0400

A plaque, celebrating his wisdom and insight in creating the Campbellsville University Church Relations Council in 1978, was given to former CU president, Dr. W.R. "Randy" Davenport in a ceremony Friday, May 17 in his home in Campbellsville.

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair's Free Stage Line-up

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:54 -0400

Throughout the 11 days of the 2013 Iowa State Fair, Fairgoers can enjoy more than half a million dollars worth of free entertainment from rock legends to country up-and-comers. "Nothing Compares" to this year's entertainment, all free with gate ad...

RACER Trust, M1 Concourse to Announce Major Car-Themed Economic Development Project in Pontiac, MI

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:01:01 -0400

The news media are invited to attend a joint announcement by the RACER Trust and M1 Concourse at the site of the future 89.5-acre M1 Concourse development at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and South Boulevard in Pontiac, MI.

State Fair's 2013 Free Entertainment Lineup Features More Than 900 Shows

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:46:23 -0400

The 2013 Minnesota State Fair free entertainment lineup features more than 900 shows throughout the Great Minnesota Get-Together's 12-day run - all free with the price of admission.

Common Cause/NY Unveils Explosive Analysis of Housekeeping Accounts: "The Life of the Party"

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:59 -0400

Common Cause/NY will join with NYPIRG to unveil an in-depth analysis of soft money giving to housekeeping accounts in New York State. Housekeeping accounts are a much exploited loophole in the campaign finance law which allows any corporation, ind...

New Health Sciences Program Coming to Genesee Community College

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:36 -0400

Genesee Community College's Board of Trustees granted approval to a new Health Sciences degree program at its regular meeting on May 13.