Newswire
All press releases issued on the readMedia Newswire are posted online in seconds. Plus, you get a custom web page with an RSS feed for your organization only, not to mention inclusion in the breaking news feed and topic feeds. This allows anyone to subscribe to your news and makes syndication to any website a breeze. Want to see your news here? Sign up now for free!
Friday April 25, 2008
Local Foods Showcased at Pride of NY Dinner in Cuba
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the success of a Pride of New York dinner, featured as part of the State’s first agricultural trade mission to Cuba, April 21-23. The Commissioner, along with 19 farmers...
Local Foods Showcased at Pride of NY Dinner in Cuba
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the success of a Pride of New York dinner, featured as part of the State’s first agricultural trade mission to Cuba, April 21-23. The Commissioner, along with 19 farmers...
LOCAL FOODS SHOWCASED AT PRIDE OF NY DINNER IN CUBA
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the success of a Pride of New York dinner, featured as part of the State’s first agricultural trade mission to Cuba, April 21-23. The Commissioner, along with 19 farmers...
LOCAL FOODS SHOWCASED AT PRIDE OF NY DINNER IN CUBA
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the success of a Pride of New York dinner, featured as part of the State’s first agricultural trade mission to Cuba, April 21-23. The Commissioner, along with 19 farmers...
Thruway Authority Announces Two Lanes Blocked Westbound On I-84 Near Exit 12
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that two westbound lanes are blocked on I-84 near Exit 12 (Fishkill) at milepost 45.8 due to a jack-knifed tractor trailer. At this time the left lane is open to motorists, but delays may still exist.
Statement from NYSERDA President and CEO Paul D. Tonko:
Today, I have informed Governor Paterson that I have tendered my resignation to the NYSERDA board effective immediately. After a long career in state service, I am looking forward to a new challenge.
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Lake Placid for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
New York National Guard Unit Takes Command in Kabul
The command of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix (CJTF-P), the multi-national unit which is training the Afghan Army and Police, will transfer Saturday, April 26, from the South Carolina National Guard’s 218th Heavy Separate Brigade (HSB) to...
Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closures at Interchanges 41 and 42
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that an E-ZPass entry lane at Interchange 41 (Waterloo, Clyde, Route 414) has been temporarily closed for repairs and an E-ZPass exit lane at Interchange 42 (Geneva, Lyons, Route 14) will close ...
***Media Advisory***
Endorsed Republican Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin’s weekend campaign schedule is as follows:
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training Statewide to Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering free safety training seminars across New York State to employers and workers in ...
Red Cross Recognizes Donors for Giving the “Gift of Hope”
The American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region, will honor 80 individuals for their many contributions as platelet and plasma donors on Wednesday, Apr. 30, at the Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Avenue Extension, Alb...
Opening Day Approaches for Several Prized Freshwater Species
With the opening of the season for many popular warmwater and coolwater gamefish species, fishing season in New York State is now in full swing. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today provided some valuable tips fo...
Champlain College's Workforce Development Center Launches Management Excellence Seminars
Talented professionals are often promoted into management positions on the basis of their expertise and performance in functional or technical roles. When they confront the demands of their new roles, however, they may find functional competence a...
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in White Plains for Hospitality & Tourism Industry
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that the Department of Labor’s Division of Safety and Health On-Site Consultation Program is offering a free safety training seminar to employers and workers in the hospitality and t...
Interchange 17 Reconstruction Project to Necessitate Lane Closures and Traffic Stoppages on I-84
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that steel work being conducted as part of the Interchange 17 Reconstruction Project will necessitate ramp and lane closures with periodic traffic stoppages on I-84 beginning on Monday, April 28...
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 28, through Friday, May 2, during off-peak travel times.
State, National Trends Help New York Republicans
Recent developments at both the state and national level have led to an increasingly positive forecast for Republicans in New York State.
Three First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $30,045.00 - 3 Winner
Spring 2008 “Trees for Tribs” Initiative Scheduled to Begin
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program’s “Trees for Tribs” Initiative will be coordinating a number of stream buffer plantings this spring throughout the Hudson River Estuar...
Preservation League Names "Seven To Save"
The Preservation League of New York State has released the non-profit group’s annual list of the Empire State’s most threatened historic resources, Seven to Save.
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...
SUNY Plattsburgh Music Department Presents 32nd Annual Jazz Festival
The SUNY Plattsburgh department of music announces its 32nd annual Jazz Festival to begin with a concert on Thursday, May 1.
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 ...
The Albany Academies To Hold Its Reunion 2008 From May 16-18
The Albany Academies will hold its Reunion 2008 from May 16-18 to celebrate alumni/ae of The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls whose class year ends in a 3 or 8.
Statement from the New York State Thruway Authority
Operating under Board-imposed cost containment measures for years, with an added emphasis on the restraints since the Authority announced the proposed toll adjustment in December 2007, the Authority has already eliminated more than 450 positions s...