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Monday April 21, 2008
Earth Day in Rochester, NY – Public Transportation System Cuts the Bus Fare
While transit systems all across the nation are raising their fares to deal with the cost of skyrocketing diesel fuel the public transportation system in Rochester, NY announced today that it would be doing exactly the opposite. The Rochester Gen...
Schenectady National Guard Unit Heads for Annual Training in Alabama
Soldiers of the 501st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment Battalion, headquartered in Schenectady leave on Thursday, April 24, for 21-days of Training in Fort McClellan, Alabama where they will practice IED disposal techniques and convoy tactics
Biava String Quartet, Soovin Kim Present Lecture, Demonstration of Mozart’s Viola Quintet at SUNY Plattsburgh
The SUNY Plattsburgh Department of Music, in partnership with Hill and Hollow Music of Saranac, is pleased to present a lecture and demonstration by the Biava Quartet and Soovin Kim (viola). The event will take place on Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m...
DEC Region 8 Commemorates Earth Day
Every day is Earth Day at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). With 18 different divisions and nine regional offices, DEC is in the streams, the streets, the woods and the halls of government working to enhance the he...
PSC Seeks Comment on Hudson Transmission Partner's Proposal
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a public statement hearing concerning the proposal of Hudson Transmission Partners, LLC to construct a 345 kV submarine/underground electric transmission link between Manhattan an...
Commissioner Glynn Announces Environmental Initiatives
On the eve of this year’s Earth Day commemoration, New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Astrid Glynn today announced a series of environmental initiatives, including a charge to the newly created Climate Change/Energy Eff...
Council On Food Policy To Hold Listening Session
The New York State Council on Food Policy is holding a listening session in Rochester to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders.
No First-Prize Winners in Friday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $48,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $48,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Saturday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $46,081.00 - 2 Winners
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Sunday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $74,494.00 - 1 Winner
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $7,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $7,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
Media Advisory
To mark Earth Day, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis and state Education Department officials will announce a new yearlong contest to bolster recycling programs in every school across the state, with...
Lung Association Announces National Volunteer Awardee
The American Lung Association of New York State today announced that Ross P. Lanzafame, Board Chair of the American Lung Association of New York State and a member of the American Lung Association national board, was nationally recognized as the L...
New York State Military Museum Assists in Program about WWII Guard Regiment
A National Geographic Channel program airing Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m. was made with assistance from the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs.
Media Advisory
Office of General Services’ Commissioner (OGS) John C. Egan will be joined by Tracy Baker of Sodexo Corporation and environmental advocates at a news conference where he will announce a series of new greening initiatives in celebration of Ea...
Media Advisory
WHAT: Press Briefing via Conference Call – State Foreclosure Prevention Working Group issues second report on loss-mitigation efforts by mortgage loan servicers.
Zeldin Backs King-Israel Homeless Veteran Support Initiative
The endorsed Republican candidate for Long Island's First Congressional District today lauded a bipartisan initiative that would enable taxpayers to direct funds to programs supporting homeless veterans.
EBA/NYS Announces Conference: Growing Biofuels in NYS
The Environmental Business Association of NYS (EBA/NYS) (www.eba-nys.org) announced the first in a series of conferences aimed at addressing the many issues and concerns surrounding the development of biofuels in New York State.
PA Turnpike Commission Issues $245 Million In Subordinate Revenue Bonds
The investment community this week provided the PA Turnpike Commission with a strong vote of confidence as the Commission very successfully sold $245 million in new bonds.
Dr. Michael H. Rosenberg Elected President of State Medical Society
Michael H. Rosenberg, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Mount Kisco and Purchase was elected president of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) at its 202nd annual House of Delegates meeting in Rye Brook, NY, on...
Physicians Adopt Policies for Improving Healthcare at 202nd Annual Meeting of NY State Medical Society
Physicians from around the state gathered in Rye Brook the weekend of April 11-13 at the 202nd House of Delegates meeting of the Medical Society of the State of New York to formulate policy and to elect new officers.
RAMP Chevy Steers Long Islanders Towards a Greener Future
RAMP Chevy, Long Island’s #1 GM Dealer, is launching a four-day Green Weekend event (April 25, 26, 27, and 28) in recognition of Earth Day. The weekend event starts on Friday when RAMP will be presenting the Hydrogen Equinox along with two o...
Getting Businesses Plugged In
The North Country Small Business Development Center and the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce will be offering a seminar for entrepreneurs with big ideas and small budgets on Wednesday, April 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Makin’ May at the Landis Arboretum:
Although the Landis Arboretum is open 365 days each year from dawn until dusk, May always brings added excitement as members and tireless volunteers make ready for a new season of renewal, education, and camaraderie at the Arboretum’s specta...