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Friday October 05, 2007
Secretary of State Named to List of 100 Most Influential Hispanics
Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez has been named one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the United States by Hispanic Business magazine. This is the third time she has been selected, since the magazine began publishing th...
NYS Security or Fire Alarm Installer Committee to Meet
A meeting of the New York State Security or Fire Alarm Installer Advisory Committee will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building, 80 South ...
Statement From The New York State Bar Association On Age Discrimination In The Legal Profession
In response to the announcement today that the Chicago law firm of Sidley Austin has settled the age discrimination lawsuit brought against it by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), New York State Bar President Kate Madigan of Bing...
DEC Closes Fishing on the West Canada Creek due to Drought Conditions
Because of dry conditions and low water levels in Hinckley Reservoir, flows into West Canada Creek have been reduced to record low levels. As a result, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be issuing emergency re...
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Members of the N.Y. Army National Guard’s 466th Area Support Medical Company from Glens Falls return home to family and friends at Albany International Airport. The unit recently completed demobilization following its successful deployment ...
Repaving Project Northbound Between the Woodbury Toll Plaza and Interchange 17
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a repaving project northbound between the Woodbury Toll Plaza and Interchange 17 (Newburgh, I-84, Route 17K, Stewart Airport) will begin on Tuesday, October 9.
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The 2007 New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 9th, 10 a.m., at the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial site at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, N.Y.
Thruway Authority to Continue Deck Replacement Work on the Tappan Zee Bridge
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 maint...
OMCE Officers Re-elected
Barbara Zaron was elected to serve another one-year term as President of the Organization of NYS Management/Confidential Employees, Inc. (OMCE). Ms. Zaron is beginning her 25th year as OMCE President; she was first elected President in September 1...
Statewide Telephone Call-in Hearing To Be Held On Governor's "Partnership for Coverage" Initiative
As part of the "Partnership for Coverage" public hearings on ways to expand health insurance coverage and improve the health care system in New York a statewide telephone call-in session will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 10.
Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that routine repairs on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue on Tuesday, October 9, through Friday, October 12, during off-peak travel times. There will be no scheduled maintenance activity on Mo...
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 Thursday, Oct. 18. This meeting will be held at the New York State Executive Mansion, 138 Eagle St. in Albany.
DEC Announces Development of the Rapid Waters Unit Managment Plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the initiation of the Rapid Waters Unit Management Plan (UMP). Unit Management Plans assess the natural, physical, social, and recreationa...
DEC and Suffolk DA Announce Results of Aquebogue Hazardous Waste Investigation
An investigation into illegal dumping of hazardous waste at a site in the Town of Riverhead has resulted in a criminal conviction and $1.575 million in penalties, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Gran...
Leaf-Peeping, Star Gazing at Landis Arboretum
Leaf-peeping gives way to awe at the extraordinary Landis Arboretum: an unforgettable place where visitors of every age marvel at the everyday- and-exotic treasures of this world-class collection of trees and shrubs from around the globe set again...