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Thursday May 15, 2008
National Fuel Gas Joins The Energy Association of NYS
The Energy Association of New York State today announced that National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel), the utility segment of the Williamsville New York based National Fuel Gas Company, of has become the newest member of the Ass...
Public Service Notice
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, in coordination with the New York State Departments of Health and Education, is notifying residents in the Washington County area of invalid veterinary tests conducted by Dr. Ronald Peters ...
Three New Turnpike Service Plazas Opening Before Memorial Day
Three Pennsylvania Turnpike service plazas will be reopening over the next week – the first tomorrow in Taylor Township, Fulton County. The facilities were closed just after Labor Day last year for extensive reconstruction and modernization.
NEW YORK LOTTERY, NEW YORK METS AWARD $4,000,000
The New York Lottery teamed up with the New York Mets to introduce New York City’s newest Lottery Millionaires. The winners representing Staten Island, Queens, and Brooklyn received a total of $4,000,000 on the field at Shea Stadium as part...
ADVISORY -- State Housing Commissioner to Address Finger Lakes Housing Summit
Deborah VanAmerongen, commissioner of the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) will deliver a keynote speech tomorrow at the Finger Lakes Housing Summit.
PSC Seeks Comment on Joint Proposal Concerning 2006 LIC Outage
The New York State Public Service Commission will hold informational forums and public statement hearings concerning the Commission’s prudence investigation of the Long Island City electric network outage in 2006, and a Joint Proposal of int...
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $14,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
No First-Prize Winners in Wednesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $14,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
Thruway Authority, State Police Troop T Announce “Buckle Up New York” Initiative to Begin Monday, May 19
The New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Police Troop T today announced the launch of the Statewide seat belt enforcement initiative, “Buckle Up New York.” The 14-day campaign will begin Monday, May 19 and continue until...
Former Business Owner in Tompkins Cty. Jailed After Failing to Pay Restitution for Unpaid Wages
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced that a local business owner has been sentenced to one year in the Tompkins County Jail for violations of state labor laws. Business owner Melea Bartley was sentenced to jail for violating...
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 13 construction contracts representing more than $2.1 MILLION in construction, providing work in seven counties of New York.
OGS To Award Over $3.9 Million In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for 11 contracts representing more than $3.9 MILLION in new construction, providing work in six counties of New York.
OASAS Announces Initiatives For The Prevention Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced series of initiatives for the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). These efforts include early prevention, in...
Council On Food Policy To Hold Listening Session
The New York State Council on Food Policy is holding a listening session in Harlem to gain perspective from community members on several food policy issue areas and to seek opportunities to maximize collaboration among stakeholders.
Correction: Media Advisory for Thursday, May 15, 2008
NOTE TO EDITORS: THIS IS A REVISED VERSION OF A RELEASE SENT EARLIER. NOTE EVENT TIME - Thursday May 15, 2008 at 01:00PM
Media Advisory for Thursday, May 15, 2008
Three Boroughs; $4,000,000 in Prizes;
NYS Department of Labor Offers Free Safety Training in Binghamton 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...
"No Girls Allowed" Sign Gets a New Coat of Paint
The media attention that Hillary Clinton has garnered for her win in West Virginia has been too much for the boys in DC to tolerate. So the Beltway boys are circling the wagons and trying to force Hillary Clinton out of the race. And the “no...
May-ending at Landis Arboretum Unveils New Frontiers in Edutainment
Building on the momentum of its 36th Annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser, the Landis Arboretum launches four affordable, family-friendly events to complete the transition into the summer season.
Mills College Dance Professor Molissa Fenley Receives Guggenheim Fellowship
World-renowned dance choreographer and Mills College associate professor of dance, Molissa Fenley, has received a Guggenheim fellowship in choreography. She is one of 190 artists, scientists, and scholars to receive the prestigious award this year...
Mills College's Professor Christina Garcia Wins Northern California Book Award
Cristina Garcia, distinguished visiting writer at Mills College, has won the 27th Northern California Book Award in fiction for her fourth novel, A Handbook to Luck (Alfred A. Knopf, 2007). She was honored at a ceremony and book reading on April 1...