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Friday April 11, 2008

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Canadian Studies Fulbright Scholar to Speak at SUNY Plattsburgh Concert

Dr. Chris Kukucha will deliver the SUNY Plattsburgh Distinguished Fulbright Address at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, in the Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus.

Friday April 11, 2008 at 04:52PM

Physicians For Peace Continues Palestinian Partnership, Sends Volunteers To West Bank

When Dr. Eid Mustafa, a plastic surgeon in Wichita Falls, Texas, leaves for the Palestinian West Bank on April 30, he will be on a mission to help change his native land. Since 1988, Mustafa has led 16 medical missions to the West Bank as a volunt...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 04:48PM
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DMV Clerk Arrested for Accessing Personal Motor Vehicle Records

A State Department of Motor Vehicles employee was arrested and fired Friday after he admitted accessing state DMV files to get personal information about a woman he wanted to date.

Friday April 11, 2008 at 04:37PM
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Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closures near Woodbury Toll Barrier Due to Construction

The New York State Thruway Authority announces that ground clearing and grubbing near the Woodbury Toll Barrier will necessitate lane closures. The work is being done in association with the Woodbury Toll Barrier Highway Speed E-ZPass project.

Friday April 11, 2008 at 04:14PM
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Media Advisory

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI), New York State Banking Department and Pennsylvania Department of Banking officials will gather in Jersey City and New York City on Tuesday, April 15, to sign the Tri-State Compact that will e...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 04:12PM
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Media Advisory

DEC Commissioner Grannis and Local Elected Officials Join More than 100 Volunteers to Plant 2500 Trees at the Mt. Loretto Unique Area

Friday April 11, 2008 at 04:00PM
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PEF Members Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract with State

In a landslide vote of 34,758 to 1,214 –a 96.63 percent approval rating –members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) today approved a four-year contract with the state. It was the highest number of votes ever cast ...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 04:00PM
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SUNY Plattsburgh Symphonic Band Presents "Chamber Music for Winds and Percussion" Concert

On Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m., the SUNY Plattsburgh Symphonic Band, under the direction of Daniel Gordon, will present "Chamber Music for Winds and Percussion." The concert will take place in E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall,...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 04:00PM
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PA Turnpike Calls Group’s ‘Study’ Fatally Flawed

A new “study” of the PA Turnpike’s operating budget is fundamentally flawed and reaches an erroneous conclusion that clearly reflects its author’s political agenda, Turnpike CEO Joe Brimmeier said today.

Friday April 11, 2008 at 02:32PM
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SUNY Cortland Philosophy Faculty Seek Candidates For Research Study

The SUNY Cortland faculty now includes two certified philosophical counselors, Andrew Fitz-Gibbon, assistant professor of philosophy, and Kathy Russell, professor and chair of the Philosophy Department. The two are currently looking for clients to...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 01:48PM
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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 Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, during off-peak travel times.

Friday April 11, 2008 at 01:31PM
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Lila Downs Band To Hold Concert On April 23 At SUNY Cortland

The Lila Downs Band, whose album, “One Blood,” won a 2005 Latin Grammy for Best Folk Album, will perform at SUNY Cortland on Wednesday, April 23.

Friday April 11, 2008 at 01:23PM
Click here for more news from Lee Zeldin for Congress

Letter to The Editor from Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin

To the Editor:

Friday April 11, 2008 at 01:22PM
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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...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 01:04PM
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David E. Rook Joins Firm

Hoffman, Warnick & D'Alessandro LLC (HWD), an intellectual property law firm based in Albany, NY, is proud to announce the appointment of David E. Rook as an Associate.

Friday April 11, 2008 at 11:59AM

Patent Indices Sligthtly Lower

Hoffman, Warnick & D'Alessandro LLC (HWD), an intellectual property law firm based in Albany, NY, has released the Tech Valley Patent Index for First Quarter 2008. The “Patent Index” includes data for: the Capital Region (Albany, ...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 11:58AM
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Highway Officials Call for Safe Driving in Work Zones

Transportation officials joined in Rochester today with New York State Police, elected officials and construction contractors to urge motorists to drive carefully through highway maintenance and construction work zones, recognizing the start of th...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 11:36AM
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Eric Massa To Address Labor's Annual Conference

Area Labor Federation Kicks-Off Grassroots Campaign for Labor’s Endorsed Candidate in the 29th CD

Friday April 11, 2008 at 11:00AM
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Telecommunications Association and PRroviders Join Universal Broadband Actions Teams

Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart, New York State Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office for Technology, announced today the New York State Telecommunications Association, Inc. (NYSTA), Verizon, AT & T, and Frontier Communications hav...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 10:23AM
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Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing

1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $48,411.00 - 2 Winners

Friday April 11, 2008 at 10:12AM
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Media Advisory

On Saturday, April 12th at 11:30am, the nationwide pro-veterans organization Vets for Freedom and nationally syndicated radio host Andrew Wilkow will join Iraq War Veteran and endorsed Republican candidate for Congress Lee Zeldin for a Support our...

Friday April 11, 2008 at 10:01AM