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Wednesday January 09, 2008
Statement From Astrid C. Glynn
Governor Eliot Spitzer knows that transportation is critical to the quality of life in New York State because of the fundamental role it plays in supporting job creation and economic development, as well as land use, energy and environmental goals.
Statement by PEF President Ken Brynien on State of the State Address
“The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) applauds and supports the governor’s call for investments in the future of our state’s economy. We understand the need for new revenue streams as the governor pursues his ambi...
Statement from NYSBA President Kathryn Grant Madigan on Gov. Spitzer's State of the State Address
New York State Bar Association President Kathryn Grant Madigan (Levene Gouldin & Thompson LLP) released the following statement regarding Governor Eliot Spitzer’s 2008 State of the State address.
State Of The State Keeps Education Headed In The Right Direction
The School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) applauds Governor Elliot Spitzer’s efforts to maintain his funding commitment to New York’s public schools as implied in today’s State of the State message.
Lung Association Reacts to Governor Spitzer’s State of the State Address, Renews Call for Increased Excise Tax
As Governor Spitzer declared in today's State of the State address, New York State has battled "lung cancer by making smoking more expensive and inconvenient." That is why the American Lung Association once again calls on Governor Spitz...
New York’s Pediatricians Support Governor’s Child Health Initiatives
The Academy of Pediatrics, District II, NYS enthusiastically supports Governor Spitzer’s children’s health initiatives as defined in his State of State address. His plan to provide health coverage for New York’s 400,000 uninsured...
Gov. Announces Additional Funding for NYS Parks
We are delighted to learn of the Governor’s commitment of $100 million for the stewardship of New York’s State Parks and Historic Sites. This investment will greatly aid a system that is nationally recognized for its size, stature, and...
Media Advisory - State of New York Agriculture Address
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will present the annual State of Agriculture address to the New York State Agricultural Society on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at approximately 7:00 pm at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. The ann...
DEC Extends Public Comment Period On Draft Adirondack Trail Plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be providing the public additional time to offer comments on the draft plan for the Adirondack portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail, a 140-mile trail, winding fro...
MSSNY Supports Spitzer’s Initiative To Enhance Quality Of Care Through Electronic Health Record Technology
“We commend Governor Spitzer for articulating the importance of assuring that necessary resources are provided to enhance adoption of electronic health record (EHR) technology by physicians in practice, particularly those physicians in solo ...
MSSNY Supports Governor Spitzer’s Initiatives To Enhance Public Health Through Chronic Disease Management
“We commend Governor Spitzer for re-stating his commitment to enhancing public health through initiatives designed to curb the incidence of childhood disease and to manage diseases affecting adults,” said Robert B. Goldberg, DO, Presid...
Green Response to Gov's 2008 State of the State Address
In Governor Eliot Spitzer’s 2008 State of the State address, the Governor reiterated his commitment to increasing New York State’s investment in energy efficiency and to fixing state laws that hamper the growth of New York’s clea...
MSSNY Supports Governor Spitzer’s Peace Corps For Physicians Initiative
“We applaud Governor Spitzer’s resolve to address the growing physician shortage and maldistribution problem, which is now occurring in both primary care and among specialists in many areas of New York State,” said Robert B. Gold...
Housing First! Hails Governor’s New Housing Opportunity Fund
Governor Spitzer’s proposal for a new $400 million Housing Opportunity Fund in today’s State of the State message is “a quantum leap forward in updating the state’s affordable and supportive housing policies,” accordi...
UUP Commends Gov's State of State Call For More Higher Ed. Faculty
Gov. Eliot Spitzer is on the right track in linking state investment in public higher education to the future of the state’s economy. That is the view of Fred Floss, president of United University Professions, the union that represents aca...
30% Dividend Declared For the Wholesale Group of New York Workers’ Compensation Safety Group #551
The Friedlander Group, Inc., the Group Manager for Wholesale Group of New York Workers’ Compensation Safety Group #551, underwritten by the NYS Insurance Fund, declared a 30% dividend to approximately 690 members with policies effective duri...
NYSUT Responds to State of the State Address
New York State United Teachers said Gov. Spitzer’s second State of the State speech is a welcome reaffirmation of his commitment to investing in public education from pre-k through post-graduate. “Today the governor reaffirmed that pub...
BALCONY Supports Governor Spitzer’s Affordable Health Care Initiative,
BALCONY, the Business and Labor Coalition of New York, Co-Chaired by Alan Lubin and Bruce Ventimiglia, today applauds Governor Eliot Spitzer for focusing upon the fight for universal and affordable health care in his State of the State address:
Energy Association Supports Governor's Energy Goals
The Energy Association of New York State expressed its support for the energy goals articulated by Governor Spitzer in his annual State of the State Address today in Albany.
Mondello: Republicans Addressing the Real Issues Facing American Families
Republicans have been presenting a vision for a better future to voters in New Hampshire and across the country that includes cutting taxes, helping businesses create jobs and protecting our families in a dangerous world.
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $16,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $16,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
No First-Prize Winners in Tuesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers; $0.00; 0 Winners
Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council Meeting Set
The Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council (MISCC) will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York, Concourse Level, OGS Meeting Room No. 6. The meeting will be available live on the Intern...
Community to learn about Guard Experience
Citizen Soldiers serving with the New York Army National Guard in Utica will open the doors of their unit armory this week to meet with prospective recruits. The Guardsmen and women will share their experiences and military career goals with the l...
Fuel Services Will Temporarily Suspended at Chittenango Travel Plaza January 9
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that fuel services will be temporarily suspended at the Chittenango Travel Plaza, located on I-90 westbound between Interchanges 34 (Canastota) and 34A (Syracuse I-481), milepost 266, westbound ...
Kiplinger's Recognizes SUNY Plattsburgh for its Academic Quality, Value
The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh has been ranked by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine for being among the best values for public campuses in the nation.