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Wednesday April 16, 2008
Dormitory Authority Slashes Energy Budget
At a time when energy costs are spiking sharply upward, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) today announced that its innovative conservation programs will allow it to cut energy spending nearly 17 percent at its Albany headqua...
Roofers Recruit Apprentices
The Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Committee of the Capital District, Local 241, will conduct recruitment for eight apprentices from May 2, 2008 through April 4, 2009, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Ironworkers of Albany and Vicinity, Local 12, will conduct recruitment from May 2, 2008 through April 3, 2009 for four ironworker (outside) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announce...
Annual Golf Privilege Book Supports American Lung Association
The American Lung Association’s 2008 Golf Privilege Book is now available for purchase. This year’s Golf Privilege Book is putting golfers on the right course with over 100 golf courses and driving ranges located throughout Central an...
New York State Helps High Schoolers Ace Their Finals
The New York State Higher Education Services Corp. (HESC) -- the state agency that helps people pay for college -- is for the ninth year supporting a television program and a Web site to help high school students prepare for the rigorous statewide...
HESC Promotes Awareness During Financial Literacy Month
The New York State Higher Education Services Corp. (HESC) reminds students and families that April is financial literacy month. HESC is the state agency that helps people pay for college.
NY Lottery Makes History Closing 40th Anniversary Year With Record $2.6 Billion In Earnings For Education
Building upon seven consecutive years of growth, the New York Lottery today announced it achieved another record-setting year in fiscal year 2007-08 for its sole mission to earn revenue for education.
Inspector General Reports Arrest of Department of Environmental Conservation Employee
The New York State Inspector General announced the arrest Tuesday of a State Department of Environmental Conservation employee for using a state credit card to pay for more than $4,400 in unauthorized charges including rental cars, hotel rooms, ga...
Construction Career Days Fight Staffing Shortage in Construction Industry
Over 1000 Capital Region high school students from more than two dozen schools will participate in the Seventh Annual Capital District Construction Career Days, a two-day hands-on event designed to introduce youth to the many opportunities availab...
Letter to the Editor from Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Death and taxes, the saying goes, are the two things you can always count on. Today, I'd like to add a third thing to that list: The voters can always count on me to tell it like it is.
DEC and Land Trust Alliance Announce $825,000 in Conservation Partnership Grants
A major investment in land conservation was announced today by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Land Trust Alliance.
Nuspliger Associates Offers Ten Commandments for the Public Relations Professional at Revamped Web Site
Nuspliger Associates, a Ballston Spa-based media relations and marketing company, has launched its redesigned Web site, www.nuspligerpr.com by offering a free copy of “The Ten Commandments for Public Relations Professionals”, as well a...
NYS Assembly Passes Ambitious Earth Day Agenda
In celebration of the upcoming Earth Day holiday, on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the New York State Assembly passed nine measures designed to address some of the state’s most pressing environmental challenges, including efforts to help stop glo...
National Guard Conducts “Reintegration” Event for Returning Soldiers, Families
Members of the Media are invited to meet with and observe Soldiers of the 104th MP Battalion, and their family members, participating in the New York Army National Guard Reintegration Program April 18-19 in White Plains. The new program is designe...
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Tuesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $96,880.00 - 1 Winner
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $37,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $37,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
Bruce Barcott To Give Keynote Speech At Earth Week Conference At SUNY Cortland
Author Bruce Barcott will discuss his new book documenting the effort by Sharon Matola, environmental activist and Belize Zoo director, to prevent the building of a dam in the rainforest, on Saturday, April 26, at SUNY Cortland.
Lung Association Hails Introduction of Legislation to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The American Lung Association of the City of New York (ALACNY) applauds Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum and Council Member Rosie Mendez for their leadership today by introducing the Asthma-Free Housing Act of 2008 before the City Council. The legisl...
5th Annual Dining Out for Life to Be Held on April 24
The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York is proud to host the Capital Region’s fifth annual Dining Out for Life on Thursday, April 24. Over 30 area restaurants, from Plattsburgh to Hudson and throughout the Capital Region, will be donating...
PEN International Writers and FENCE Magazine Contributors Visit Writers Institute
PEN Festival of International Literature Comes to Albany; Event to Feature Major Figures of World Literature, Survivors of Political Persecution, April 29, 2008
Media Alert: SUNY Plattsburgh to Hold Virginia Tech Remembrance Events Today
The Student Association at SUNY Plattsburgh will hold several activities on April 16 in remembrance of the victims who were killed one year ago at Virginia Tech.
April 16 Congressional Testimony of Eric Dinallo,Superintendent of Insurance
Chairman Kanjorski, Congresswoman Pryce, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify before the Subcommittee on options for insurance regulatory reform.
Capital Region Chapter Of The American Marketing Association Announces Student Scholarship Winners
The New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association is pleased to announce the 2008 winners of the AMA Student Scholarship. The winners were Jennifer Brown, Oiza Garba, Scott DeMarco and Cathie Wright, all students at the Uni...
The Albany Academies Announces New Athletic Position
The Albany Academies is pleased to announce the addition of Bonnie Morse-Gilham as the Girls Varsity Swim Coach.
Landis Arboretum Signature Plant Sale Fundraiser on Horizon
The 36th annual Landis Arboretum Spring Plant/Book/Bake Sale Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, from 10 AM – 4 PM. Once again, the festive fundraising weekend will include a select group of regional artisans...
End-of-Life Care: Disparity Between Values and Actions of Upstate New Yorkers
Nearly nine of 10 upstate New Yorkers surveyed said it’s important to have someone close to them making medical care decisions on their behalf if they were to have an irreversible terminal condition and were unable to communicate or make dec...
Global Youth Service Day 2008
Children for Children (CFC), a not-for-profit organization, in partnership with Fidelity Investments, and Youth Service America, will mobilize more than 20,000 young people to participate in the 20th Annual Global Youth Service Day, Friday, April ...
Global Youth Service Day 2008
Children for Children (CFC), a not-for-profit organization, in partnership with Fidelity Investments, and University Academy Charter High School, will engage hundreds of young people in Global Youth Service Day projects designed to promote environ...
National Guard Senior Noncommissioned Officers Meet in Saratoga Springs
The most senior enlisted Soldiers and Airmen from the 54 State and territorial National Guards will hold their first national meeting April 18 to April 21 in Saratoga Springs. The event will allow these senior enlisted leaders, who provide critica...