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National Organization for Women-NYS Denounces "Health Care Reform on the Backs of Women"

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:06:26 -0000

NOW-NYS President Marcia Pappas is outraged about President Obama's "kowtowing to a handful of anti-choice zealots who, in spite of all evidence that the Health Care Bill prohibits federally-funded abortion, insisted upon it's reiteration in Execu...

Public Schedule for Governor Paterson

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:15:44 -0000

PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON

Governor Paterson Urges Legislative Leaders to Reform Power for Jobs Program

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:52:17 -0000

Governor David A. Paterson today urged for meaningful reform of the Power for Jobs program to protect existing jobs and create more opportunities for work in New York State. In a letter to Legislative Leaders, the Governor outlined the urgent need...

Laborers Recruit Apprentices

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:44 -0000

The Laborers' International Union of North America, Local # 1000, will conduct recruitment from March 22, 2010 through December 31, 2010 for five skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced...

Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:42 -0000

The Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local Union # 83, will conduct a recruitment from March 22, 2010 through March 21, 2011 for four sheet metal worker apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Colleen C. Gardner announced today.

NOW-NYS President Marcia Pappas Says "Stop Stupak"

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:42:08 -0000

According to NOW-NYS (National Organization For Women) President Marcia Pappas, President Barack Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid "are making a deal with the devil." Pappas explained: "Through a nefarious pa...

Local Teens Rally for Sex Ed in Schools at Youth Leadership Conference in Albany

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:01:05 -0000

Teens from several Columbia and Albany County high schools who are members of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood's S.T.A.R.S. (Seriously Talking About Responsible Sex) peer education program gathered in Albany with other teens from across the state t...

"Build It and They Will Come" Mantra Creates New Life at Gypsy Hill Skate Park

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:37 -0000

It is "standing room only" at the Gypsy Hill Skate Park thanks to the addition of new half-pipes, grind boxes, rails, ramps and BMX features. Local teens were enlisted to assist the Staunton Parks and Recreation Department with ideas for new addit...

Staunton Parks and Recreation Unveils New Flag Football Field in Montgomery Hall Park

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:36 -0000

The Staunton Parks and Recreation Department will unveil it's newly dedicated flag football field in Montgomery Hall Park for the Spring 2010 athletic season. With significant increases in participants and teams playing flag football, the current ...

Governor Paterson Announces I-81 to Reopen to Traffic This Weekend

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:27:33 -0000

Governor David A. Paterson today announced that Interstate 81 (I-81) northbound will, barring any unforeseen circumstances, reopen to traffic this weekend. The northbound lane of I-81 from the I-690 west ramp to Court Street, as well as the on-ram...

Public Schedule for Governor Paterson

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:19:16 -0000

PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON

There Is No Final Decision on a PLA for Construction of the New Lake Champlain Bridge

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:50:18 -0000

The Times Union's article, "State's Bridge Bids Avoid Union Agreement, Lake Champlain span's reconstruction doesn't need a PLA" by James M. Odato, published this morning, is full of inaccuracies. Beginning with the title and subtitle, which charac...

PSC Lists Agenda For Thursday, March 25, 2010

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:41:42 -0000

The New York State Public Service Commission announced today the agenda for its regular meeting starting at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 25, 2010, in the 4th Floor Board Room of its offices located at 90 Church Street, New York, New York.

Thruway Authority to Continue Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:20:16 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority announced that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue during the week of March 22, 2010.

Maine Army Guard Soldier Promoted To Colonel

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:44:34 -0000

Hamilton Richards was promoted to Colonel in the Maine Army National Guard.

Maine Army Guard Soldiers Receive Combatives Training

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:42:32 -0000

The Maine Army National Guard graduated 17 warriors from the Combatives Trainer Course held in Waterville, a course designed to prepare Soldiers for the physical and mental stress of hand to hand combat with the enemy.

News Advisory: Artists with Brain Injury Showcase Their Talents at the Plaza

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:05:49 -0000

What & Who: The Brain Injury Association of New York State will showcase the artistic talents of individuals with brain injury. Work by 30 artists, totaling 50 pieces will be on display. This will include paintings, photos, poetry, and a DVD h...

National Organization for Women-NYS Says Stop the Presses for No Fault Divorce

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:05:29 -0000

Two weeks ago, NOW-NYS (National Organization For Women) President Marcia Pappas attended a New York State Senate Judiciary Committee meeting where she witnessed the defeat of the proposed Hassell-Thompson No Fault Bill (S3890). NOW-NYS considers ...

2010 Political Calendar & Campaign Finance Filing Calendar Now Available

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:01:13 -0000

The Political Calendar for the 2010 election cycle is now available on the New York State Board of Elections website: www.elections.state.ny.us .

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces Winner of Sesame Street Live Tickets

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:23:40 -0000

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that a Mingo child and her family will get to enjoy a performance of Sesame Street Live, courtesy of College Savings Iowa.

Pa. Turnpike Inspector General Announces First Year's Results

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:21:30 -0000

In its inaugural year of operation, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigated 138 cases and helped the commission save or recover more than $1 million in all. Inspector General Anthony L. Maniscola said ...

DEC Reopens Additional Shellfishing Areas in Suffolk County East End Towns

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:08:56 -0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that it has reopened more shellfishing areas in Suffolk County that had been closed because of heavy rains last week. The areas listed below are reopened effective a...

Thruway Authority Announces Brief Traffic Stops Near Interchange 28 (Fultonville)

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:11:14 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a bridge replacement project, at the Interchange 28 (Fultonville, Fonda, Route 30A) ramp bridge over the Thruway, will require brief traffic stops to remove steel girders on Monday, March 2...

Commissioner Hooker Celebrates Maple Season in New York

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:08:09 -0000

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will be celebrating New York's maple season this weekend and next at Maple Weekend events throughout the State. New York State has approximately 1,500 maple producers that are currently collec...

State Bar Association Seeks Nominations for 2010 Denison Ray Awards

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:33:16 -0000

The New York State Bar Association is seeking nominations for the 2010 Denison Ray Awards. The award, named in memory of Denison Ray, a career legal activist who led legal services programs in New York and other states, recognizes the extraordinar...

Governor Paterson Announces $2 Million Now Available to Address Vacant Buildings, Revitalize Upstate

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:20:56 -0000

Governor David A. Paterson today announced the availability of $2 million in funding to revitalize upstate communities through the new Sustainable Neighborhoods Demonstration Program. Local Governments, municipal housing authorities and not-for-pr...

Long Island Pine Barrens Society Backs Statewide "We Love New York" Effort to Save Environmental Fund

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:47:23 -0000

On Friday, March 19th, Long Island Pine Barrens Society unveiled advertisements in support of the statewide "We Love New York" advertising campaign calling State Senators Brian Foley and Craig Johnson to restore critical resources to the Environme...

Authority Announces Lane Shifts for 15-mile Reconstruction Project between Interchanges 39 & 40 Set to Resume

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:43:01 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the 15-mile pavement reconstruction project between Interchange 39 (Syracuse, Fulton, I-690) and Interchange 40 (Weedsport, Auburn, Route 34), in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, has resumed f...

Thruway Authority Announces Ramp from Scajaquada to I-190 Southbound to Temporarily Close Beginning March 19

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:42:09 -0000

The New York State Thruway Authority announced the ramp from the westbound Scajaquada Expressway (Route 198) to the I-190 southbound will be temporarily closed beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 19, until 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2010, for ...

National Leaders Address Issues of Government Transparency

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:42 -0000

The Office of the New York State Chief Information Officer/New York State Office for Technology and the New York State Archives will host the 2010 Open Government in the Digital Age Summit on Friday, March 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the C...