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Friday February 15, 2008
Highway Superintendents Make the Case for Local Roads
James Brady, President of the New York State County Highway Superintendents Association (NYSCHSA) and David Bell, Vice President of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways (NYSAOTSOH), testified on February 13 before the...
Media Advisory
Pursuant to the notification requirements of Section 17-1743 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Spill Hotline received the following report:
New York ProStart Competition a Huge Success at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
Press Release
House Democrats Must Stop Blocking Action on FISA
It is unconscionable that Democrats in the House of Representatives, including New York’s Kirstin Gillibrand, Brian Higgins, John Hall and Michael Arcuri, are blocking the passage of critical legislation to fight terrorism and keep America s...
17,000 Child Care Providers Vote to Join CSEA Union
17,000 childcare providers across New York State voted today to form a union and join CSEA/Child Care Providers Together – New York (CCPT-NY/CSEA). In one of the largest elections ever conducted by, the New York State Employment Relations B...
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, February 19, through Friday, February 22, during off-peak travel times. There will be no scheduled maintenance activity on...
New York Naval Militia Holds Change of Command
Major General Robert Wolf assumed command of the New York Naval Militia, a component of New York State’s Military Forces, on Friday, Feb. 15, in a formal ceremony held at the State University of New York, Maritime College, in New York City.
Lt. Governor and Insurance Superintendent Strengthen Bond Access for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Minority- and women-owned businesses throughout New York State will get a better chance to compete for contracts on both commercial and public projects as a result of a new pilot program announced today by Lt. Governor David A. Paterson and Insura...
NYS Office Of Children & Family Services And Voice/CSEA Commence Negotiations Of
NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) Commissioner Gladys Carrión, Esq., and Civil Services Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue announced that the agency and union met this past weekend to discuss child care iss...
Environmental Watchdog to Release Report on How NYS is Shortchanging Taxpayers, Hurting Environment
What: Environmental Advocates of New York will release "Wasted Green: How Lost Revenue & State Spending Shortchange New York Taxpayers & the Environment" on Thursday, February 21, 2008. The report documents how the state is w...
State Announces $12 Million In Refugee Assistance
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that nearly $12 million in funding is being awarded to help refugees adapt to their new home in New York.
Media Advisory -- State Labor Dept. Offers Rapid Response
The New York State Department of Labor will hold a Rapid Response Information Session on Thursday, February 21 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Watervliet Elks Club, 501 4th Avenue, Watervliet for impacted workers from Tech Valley Printing.
Immediate Blood Donations Needed to Address Winter Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region is urgently calling for all eligible donors to help avoid a serious blood shortage. The Region’s blood inventory has become increasingly low due to cancelled drives and low donor t...
Four First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $26,442.50 - 4 Winners
SUNY Cortland Names Andrew Mount Director of the Dowd Fine Arts Gallery
Andrew Mount of Syracuse, N.Y., joined SUNY Cortland’s Department of Art and Art History on Jan. 7 as director of the Dowd Fine Arts Gallery.