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Wednesday April 02, 2008
FDA Oversight Of Tobacco Moves Closer To Reality
The American Lung Association of New York State, today, commended the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee for taking a positive step in regulating the tobacco industry, by passing the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco C...
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $967,500 Grant to Build 30 Homes in Brooklyn
The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) board today approved a $967,500 grant to help finance 30 new affordable homes in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $180,000 to Renovate 30 Homes in Yates County
The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) board today approved a $180,000 grant to the Keuka Housing Council Inc. to finance renovations of 30 homes in Yates County.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $300,000 to Renovate 62 Homes in Onondaga County
The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) board today approved a $300,000 grant to Home HeadQuarters, a private nonprofit organization, to upgrade 62 homes in Onondaga County, including the City of Syracuse.
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Standard Available to Help Measure and Verify Emissions
A new reporting standard to help track the emissions of greenhouse gases in North America was announced today by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis. The Climate Registry, a nonprofit partnership...
The Albany Academies Announces New Hire
(Albany) – The Albany Academies is pleased to announce the addition of Benjamin M. Barr as Director of Player Development for the school's Hockey Program – part of the New England Prep League.
Zeldin Promotes Keep America Beautiful Project
The endorsed Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional District today issued a statement regarding this weekend’s Keep America Beautiful Campaign projects occurring throughout the district. Candidate Lee Zeldin continued...
Cement Masons Recruit Apprentices
The Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 111, will conduct recruitment from April 3 through October 2, 2008 for 10 apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today.
Crane Operators Improperly Certified, Inspector General Finds
A report released today by State Inspector General Kristine Hamann revealed that a Department of Labor employee’s misconduct resulted in the improper certification of more than 200 unqualified crane operators.
Laborers Recruit Apprentices
The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 7, will conduct recruitment from April 4, 2008 through March 6, 2009 for four skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, State Labor Commis...
State Bar Section Hosts Forum on Advancement of Minority Litigators
On Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Kaplan Penthouse, Samuel B. and David Rose Building, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section is sponsoring “Smooth Moves II...
SUNY Cortland To Hold Honors Convocation On April 12
SUNY Cortland Professor Emeritus of English Arnold Talentino, who currently coordinates the College’s Honors Program, will deliver the keynote address at SUNY Cortland’s annual Honors Convocation on Saturday, April 12.
Interviews After Crane Collapse Find Few Renters Buy Tenants Insurance
Only two of 32 renters interviewed by the New York State Insurance Department following last month’s crane collapse on New York City’s East Side were protected by tenants insurance.
Jackpot Winner from Michigan in $135,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
Friday's Mega Millions Jackpot Now $12,000,000
All Northbound Lanes Reopened Approximately 3 Miles South of Woodbury
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that all northbound lanes along I-87 at milepost 42 have been reopened. They were closed earlier due to an accident. Milepost 42 is approximately three miles south of the Woodbury Toll Barrier.
Annual Faith and Choice Forum Set For April 8
SUNY Albany’s Project SHAPE, St. Rose VOX, and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (UHPP) will present the seventh annual “Faith and Choice Forum” on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at 7pm in the Ballroom of the Campus Center at the Univers...
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Tuesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $26,743.00- 4 Winner
Diesel Fuel Services Restored at Ontario Travel Plaza
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that diesel fuel services have been restored at the Ontario Travel Plaza, located westbound between Interchanges 46 (Rochester) and 47 (Leroy), at milepost 376.
Authority Announces All Southbound Lanes Near Exit 15 (Sheridan Drive) on I-190 Reopened to Motorists
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all southbound lanes near Exit 15 (Sheridan Drive), at milepost 12.3 on I-190 have been reopened to motorists. All lanes were temporarily closed earlier this morning due to a personal injury acc...
Excelsior College to Host Webinars on Diversity
Excelsior College will be hosting a series of webinars in April and June on a variety of topics related to issues of diversity and inclusion in education and the professions. Entitled Transforming the Institutions of a Diverse Nation: An Imperativ...
Thruway Authority Announces Northbound Lanes Blocked Approximately 3 Miles South of Woodbury
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that all northbound lanes along I-87 at milepost 42 are closed due to an accident. Milepost 42 is approximately three miles south of the Woodbury Toll Barrier.
NYS Writers Institute Events Week of April 14 - 18, 2008
Dava Sobel, Best-selling Science Writer, to Speak Following a Staged Reading of her New Play About Nicolaus Copernicus, April 14, 2008
Comment on Seneca Rally in Buffalo
If you are seeking reaction later to today's Seneca Indian Nation rally in Buffalo, feel free to use the following comment by James Calvin, President, New York Association of Convenience Stores:
New York Sire Stakes Announces Breeders Awards for 2008 Race Season
The trustees of the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund (the Fund), which administers the New York State Sire Stakes, today announced they have instituted Breeders’ Awards for the 2008 racing season.
Diesel Fuel Services Temporarily Suspended at Ontario Travel Plaza
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that diesel fuel services at the Ontario Travel Plaza, located westbound between Interchanges 46 (Rochester) and 47 (Leroy), at milepost 376, are temporarily suspended. Other fuel and restaurant serv...
Accident Closes All Southbound Lanes Near Exit 15 (Sheridan Drive) on I-190
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all southbound lanes near Exit 15 (Sheridan Drive), at milepost 12.3 on I-190 have been temporarily closed due to a personal injury accident, including a fatality, earlier this morning.
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Endorsed Republican U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin’s campaign schedule for Wednesday, April 2nd, is as follows: