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Thursday April 03, 2008
Tolkien/Lewis Expert Receives Prestigious Science Fiction/Fantasy Award Nomination
Prince Caspian. The Golden Compass. The Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter. Heroes. Battlestar Galactica. Science fiction and fantasy comprise some of today’s top entertainment.
Thruway Authority Announces Interchange 40 Closed on Entry and Exit Due to State Police Investigation
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the entry and exit ramps at Interchange 40 (Weedsport), eastbound and westbound, have been closed due to an ongoing State Police investigation. Interchange 40 is located at milepost 304.19.
Fordham Law School Student Ji Zhang To Receive Commercial And Federal Litigation Section Minority Fellowship
Fordham Law School student, Ji Zhang, has been chosen as the 2008 recipient of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Minority Fellowship administered by The New York Bar Foundation. The $5,000 award is available to first-year law students ...
Events Across State Focus on Keeping Children Safe
New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) Commissioner Gladys Carrión, Esq., will address community leaders and direct service providers at a Child Abuse Prevention Month Kickoff on Friday, April 4, in Harlem. It will tak...
Media Advisory for April 4, 2008
The New York Lottery will present a $1,000,000 prize check to Putnam County's Newest Lottery Millionaire. The Brewster Plumber is the 6th Putnam County resident to hit the jackpot in the last eight months.
Commission for the Blind & Visually Handicapped
New York State Office of Children & Family Services Commissioner Gladys Carrión, Esq., today announced a pilot program that will broadcast an agency meeting via the Internet for the first time.
Cable Telecommunications Association and Providers Join Universal Broadband Action Teams
Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart, New York State Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office for Technology, announced today the Cable Telecommunications Association of New York, Inc. (CTANY), Time Warner Cable, and Cablevision Systems have a...
New Maps of Hudson Boating and Fishing Access Sites Now Available
The Hudson River Estuary provides extensive opportunities to enjoy nature and reconnect with the past, and with new maps developed by the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), it will now be even easier to find public access sites....
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for nine construction contracts representing more than $2.8 MILLION in construction, providing work in five counties of New York.
Zeldin Continues Anti-Pork Assault
The endorsed Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today reiterated his concerns regarding Congressional spending and expressed disappointment that his opponent has changed tunes on earmark reform.
OGS To Award Over $3.3 Million In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for nine contracts representing more than $3.3 MILLION in new construction, providing work in six counties of New York.
Inspector General Finds DOH Exec Took State For Ride on Fabricated Taxi Refunds
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Three First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Wednesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $31,004.50 - 3 Winners
Jackpot Prize Winner in $14,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $14,000,000.00 - 1 Winner(s)
Jackpot Prize Winner in $14,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
1st prize – Match 6 out of 6 numbers - $14,000,000.00 - 1 Winner
SUNY Cortland Honors Seven Students In 10th Annual Writing Contest
Krista Merry, a senior speech pathology and audiology major from Homer, N.Y., has won the top honor in SUNY Cortland’s annual writing contest.
Media Advisory for April 4, 2008
The New York Lottery will present a $1,000,000 prize check to Putnam County's Newest Lottery Millionaire. The Brewster Plumber is the 6th Putnam County resident to hit the jackpot in the last eight months.
Waterloo Rifle & Pistol Club Sponsors NRA Women On Target Event
Women's participation in the shooting sports is growing by leaps and bounds. The National Rifle Association and the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association are encouraging this trend by sponsoring Women On Target events throughout the state...