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Monday April 07, 2008
Edward Telling Visits China
Edward Telling, Jr., President of the Telling Group, LTD., has returned from a business trip to China with the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. The visit included touring Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai to see how China's economic ref...
Insult to Injury: Cigarette 'Floor Tax'
If the proposed cigarette tax hike goes through, New York State is planning to strong-arm warehouses and retail stores into paying a tax differential on millions of packs of cigarettes they have already bought and prepaid the tax on.
Thruway Authority Announces Sign Inspections Near Interchange 24
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that overhead sign inspections will necessitate eastbound lane closures near Interchange 24 (Albany, I-87/I-90, Montreal) from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, weather permitt...
Robert M. Vandy Named Vice President - Marketing at New York Long Term Care Brokers, Ltd.
New York Long Term Care Brokers, Ltd., a national insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Clifton Park, NY and specializing in long term care, life and disability income insurance and annuities, is pleased to announce that Robert M. Vandy has be...
Senator Farley Announces Increased State Aid for Local Roads and Bridges
State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady) announced that local governments in his four-county Senate District will receive nearly $13.5 million in State aid for local road and bridge projects, an increase of more than $2 million over last y...
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Friday's Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $118,002.50- 1 Winner
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $3,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
New York Times Writer Nicolai Ouroussoff To Discuss Environment-Friendly Building on April 17
Nicolai Ouroussoff, the chief architecture critic for The New York Times, will discuss green architecture on Thursday, April 17, at SUNY Cortland.
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $12,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $12,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Sunday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $39,166.50 - 2 Winners
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Saturday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $49,302.50 - 2 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $3,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
Executive Director of New York City Legal Referral Service Receives the Angelo T. Cometa Award
The New York State Bar Association presented Allen Jay Charne, the Executive Director of the New York City Legal Referral Service (LRS) since 1985, with the 2008 Angelo T. Cometa Award. Charne received wide recognition for his efforts in coordinat...
Media Alert: Dancing with the Stars for Good Causes
WHAT: A benefit for the Albany-Tula Alliance and other Capital Region non-profits
Albany County Woman Charged With Insurance Fraud
An Albany County woman was arrested March 25 for filing a false insurance claim in connection with the reported theft of a $3,500 fur coat from her car, the New York State Insurance Department reported.
SONYMA Offers 2% Mortgages in Support of Homes Built by Habitat for Humanity
The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) today announced that it would launch an innovative $5 million, 2% fixed-rate mortgage program in support of the Habitat for Humanity homeownership program in New York State. The program will create n...
Canal Corporation Announces Revised Hours for Upcoming Navigation Season
The New York State Canal Corporation today announced revised hours for the 2008 navigation season. The new hours of operation for Canal Corporation locks and lift bridges for the 2008 season are now as follows:
Media Advisory for April 8, 2008
New York Lottery Jackpot Announcer Ralph Buckley joins Lottery Drawing Personality Marissa Rodriguez and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to introduce a Dunkirk caretaker as the newest winner of the popular Win $500 a Week for Life instant game.
Thruway Authority to Continue Deck Replacement Work on Tappan Zee Bridge
The New York State Thruway Authority announced today that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue this week. This project is part of the Authority’s on-going commitment to continue to fulfill its responsibility to maint...
National Presenter To Discuss Dating And Intimacy On April 16
Mike Domitrz, an author and national presenter on healthy dating, consent, date rape and sexual assault awareness, will present “Can I Kiss You?” on Wednesday, April 16, at SUNY Cortland.
Historian To Discuss Communism And The Environment In East Germany
Historian Scott Moranda, whose research has focused on European social and cultural history since 1851, will speak on Wednesday, April 16, at SUNY Cortland.
New Report: 382,000 Adults in Upstate New York Have Asthma
One in 10 adults in upstate New York has asthma — a disease that if not managed properly could lead to crippling health problems, hospitalizations and even death, according to a new report by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.