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Thursday December 13, 2007
New York’s “Keep the Dream” Program Expanded to Reach More Homeowners With Risky Mortgages
The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) is taking several steps to make its “Keep the Dream” mortgage refinancing program more widely available to New York State homeowners at risk of losing their home.
Pennsylvania Residents Urged To Fight Poverty By Joining Americorps VISTA
As the holiday season brings thoughts of giving back, a new public service campaign was launched today to enlist Pennsylvania residents to “fight poverty with passion” by joining VISTA, the AmeriCorps program that fights poverty.
Temporary Ramp Closure from I-84 Eastbound to Route 300 Southbound
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the exit ramp at Exit 7S (Union Avenue, Route 300, I-87) from I-84 eastbound to Route 300 southbound will be closed temporarily on Friday, December 14 from 9:30 a.m. until noon and on Monda...
Winter Storm Causes Cancellation of Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is reminding all that each day, there are patients in area hospitals who need blood – snow, rain or shine. It is of crucial importance that eligible blood donors come to donate blood, to ensure blood will be there when...
New York State Historic Preservation Awards Announced
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today announced the recipients of the 2007 State Historic Preservation Awards.
SONYMA Approves $20 Million to Extend “Homes for Veterans” and “Closing Cost Assistance Loan” Programs
The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) today allocated $20 million to extend the Homes for Veterans Program, which helps military veterans buy homes with low-cost mortgages, and its Closing Cost Assistance Loan product, which helps SONYMA ...
WYNIT Exhibits at PMA
When visitors stop by WYNIT’s exhibit at the 2008 PMA show in Las Vegas, not only will they see a selection of top products sold by one of the fastest growing national distributors of digital photography and consumer electronic products, the...
Price Chopper Supermarkets Unveils its Signature Red Velvet Cake for the Holidays
WHAT: Round Red Velvet Cake frosted with cream cheese flavored Bettercreme©, enrobed in white chocolate fondant, festively hand-decorated with edible green holly leaves and red berries and encircled in a red bow.
Federal, State Agencies Continue Dialogue About Pennsylvania’s I-80 Tolling Application
In response to a request from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for more information regarding the Commonwealth’s application seeking permission to toll Interstate 80, Pennsylvania Turnpike Chief Executive Joe Brimmeier issued the fo...
Mental Health Foundation Offers Information, Resources on Holiday Depression
Depression is a more serious and pervasive illness than most people think and the Holidays can be a particularly difficult time for those who suffer from it.
Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
The Plumbers and Steamfitters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Glens Falls, Local 773, will conduct apprentice recruitment from January 14, 2008 through January 12, 2009 for 12 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith ...
Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices
The Capital District Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 83, will conduct recruitment for five apprentices from January 7, 2008 through January 5, 2009, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
NYSDOT: Demolition Marks Completion of I-81 Bridge Project
New York State Department of Transportation Regional Director Carl Ford today announced the completion of the final step in construction of a $16 million bridge replacement project in Cortland County, with the explosive demolition of the old Hoxie...
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Watertown, Local 910, will conduct recruitment from January 7, 2008 through December 1,2008, for 10 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Plumbers Recruit Apprentices
The Plumbing and Heating Joint Apprenticeship and Training Council of Rochester, Local 13, will conduct recruitment from January 8 through December 2, 2008 for five plumber and five steamfitter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smi...
Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
The Plumbers and Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Binghamton, Local 112, will conduct apprentice recruitment from January 7 through December 1, 2008 for two steamfitter and six plumber-steamfitter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner...
Bricklayers And Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 2, will conduct recruitment from January 7, 2008 through January 5, 2009 for five bricklayer-mason-plasterer, five tile setter, five pointer-caulker-cleaner and five til...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 11 construction contracts representing more than $4 MILLION in construction, providing work in five counties of New York.
OGS To Award Over $1.8 Million In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for seven contracts representing more than $1.8 MILLION in new construction, providing work in five counties of New York.
Bar Foundation Seeks Applications for Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Minority Fellowships
The New York Bar Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Minority Fellowship. The $5,000 award will be presented to a first-year (1L) minority student to work in a litigation position in the publ...