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Tuesday April 08, 2008
APRIL 15 TAX FILING DEADLINE ONLY SEVEN DAYS AWAY
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Robert L. Megna today reminded New Yorkers that the April 15th personal income tax filing deadline is near, and that filers can reduce their tax burden – or get an automatic refund - if the...
Iraq Update Demonstrates Need for Leadership of McCain, Petraeus, US Military
As General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker update Congress on the War in Iraq, it is important to remember that Presidential candidates and military experts alike have agreed that the best way to successfully end the Iraq war as quickly as possibl...
Thruway Authority Announces Rock Remediation for a Bridge Project on Berkshire Connector
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that rock remediation will be required for a bridge project near the Massachusetts State Line on the Berkshire Connector. The rock remediation is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
Media Advisory
Pursuant to the notification requirements of Section 17-1743 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Spill Hotline received the following report:
Senate Bill Encourages Saving for College
The State Senate unanimously passed a bill (S.6776) improving New York's College Choice Tuition Savings accounts, commonly called "529" accounts.
State Raids and Closes Bronx Bakery
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith and Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Zachary S. Weiss announced that investigators from both agencies raided the Arthur Avenue Bakery in the Bronx at 9 p.m. April 3, 2008 in response to complaints ...
Nurses Association Calls for Law to Crack Down on Violence Against RNs
In the last seven years, Mercy Jaiswal has been physically assaulted three times.
Cut in State AIDS Budget Severely Impacts Local Providers
Although the New York State budget has not been officially approved yet, a recently announced base-line cut of over $2 Million in New York’s AIDS Institute budget will likely have severe impact on HIV/AIDS service providers throughout New Yo...
NYS Labor Dept. Issues Nearly $22,500 in Violations Against Beaux Visages Salon
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced today that the department has cited Alan R. Jones and CARJ Holding Company, Ltd., owners of Beaux Visages salon located at 579 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, New York, for unpaid wages of $11,12...
American Red Cross Hosts “Community that Cares” Blood Drive
The American Red Cross New York-Penn Blood Services Region, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of the Niagara Frontier, will host a special “Community That Cares” blood drive on Thursday, April 10, at the Greater Niagara Frontier Counc...
Op-Ed from Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Over the past five years, the Iraq War has grown increasingly unpopular among Americans. We live in a society in which the state has a monopoly on the legitimate use of force, and believe that force used should be swift and overwhelming leaving n...
Local Administrator Honored for Contributions to Education
Joanne Zito, principal at the Ivan Green Primary School in the East Irondequoit School District in Rochester, has been selected as the 2008 recipient of the T. Walsh McQuillan Award by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS).
Garrow Honored for Lifetime Commitment to Education
Robert Garrow, retired principal of Plattsburgh Senior High School, has been selected as the 2008 recipient of the Irving Schwartz Distinguished Retiree Award by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS).
Local Administrator Honored For Oustanding Leadership In Education
Dr. Santo Barbarino, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction at the Lynbrook Union Free School District in Lynbrook, NY, has been selected as the 2008 New York State Outstanding Educator by the School Administrators Association of...
Craig Selected Middle School Principal of the Year
Jeffrey S. Craig, principal of Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School, has been selected as the 2008 New York State Middle School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS). This award is given annually to a...
Bryan Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Education
Lynette Bryan, manager of student enrichment services for Broome-Tioga BOCES in Binghamton, has been selected as the recipient for the 2008 Leadership and Support Award by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS).
Holzerland Honored for Contributions to Education
Mary Holzerland, assistant principal of the Transit Middle School in the Williamsville School District in East Amherst, has been selected as the 2008 recipient of the James E. Allen Award by the School Administrators Association of New York State ...
No First-Prize Winners in Monday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners
Stroughn Named Principal of the Year
Reginald Stroughn, principal of Hempstead High School, has been selected as the 2008 New York State High School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS). This award is given annually to a member of ...
Komp Selected Elementary Principal of the Year
Thomas P. Komp, principal of Boulevard Elementary School in the Gloversville Enlarged School District, has been selected as the 2008 New York State Elementary School Principal of the Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State ...
New York Lottery Opens New Buffalo Customer Service Center
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, New York Lottery Jackpot Announcer Ralph Buckley and Lottery Drawing Personality Marissa Rodriguez were among the dignitaries on hand this morning to cut the ribbon on the New York Lottery’s new Customer Service Ce...
Zeldin Releases National Security Video
The endorsed Republican candidate for New York’s First Congressional District today released his latest campaign video, this time focusing on the national security aspect of his campaign platform.
SONYMA Offers Closing Cost Assistance and Low Cost Mortgages to Buyers of New Energy Efficient Homes
The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) announced today that it will offer closing cost assistance and low cost mortgages to homebuyers who purchase new energy efficient homes under the New York ENERGY STAR® Labeled Homes Program, whic...
The New York Bar Foundation Announces Charitable and Educational Grant Awards
At its most recent meeting, the Board of Directors of The New York Bar Foundation awarded grants in the aggregate of $304,333 to nonprofit and other organizations across New York State to fund 35 law-related programs.
Apology
In the release I sent yesterday about the anticipated cigarette "floor tax," my reference to "Gestapo-style" inspections by the state Tax Department was stupid and offensive. As soon as I saw it it in print this morning in the ...