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Friday May 16, 2008
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, May 19, through Wednesday, May 21, during off-peak travel times. There will be no scheduled maintenance activity on Thursda...
Iowa State Fair Campgrounds Open For Summer Fun
Summer is finally here and, with Memorial Day around the corner, now is the perfect time to start your summer off right with a worry-free weekend in the great outdoors. The Iowa State Fair Campgrounds has plenty of space available through mid-July...
State DOT to Announce New Information Iniatiative
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn will announce a new, statewide transportation information initiative on Monday, May 19 at 11:30 a.m. at NYSDOT headquarters, conference room A, 50 Wolf Road in Albany. Commi...
Turnpike Travelers Can Get E-ZPass at All Acme Markets
The Pennsylvania Turnpike announced that E-ZPass “Go Paks” are now available at all 54 Acme Markets in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Starting today, motorists can buy an E-ZPass tag, which is ready for immediate use, at Acme customer-serv...
Media Advisory for Monday, May 19, 2008
The rumors are true! The Capital Region has yet another Lottery Millionaire. The area's latest winner - a 61-year-old beautician from Amsterdam - won her $3,000,000 prize on the Lottery's Royal Riches instant game. Yolanda Vega will present the w...
State Parks Welcomes 36 Park Police Academy Graduates
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash and Director of Law Enforcement Richard O’Donnell today announced the graduation of 36 recruits from the 9th Session of the New York State Park Police Academy.
State Board to Host Campaign Finance Seminars
The New York State Board of Elections will host campaign finance seminars in Albany and Cooperstown on May 20th and 21st respectively.
If You Care, Leave it There
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded New Yorkers to keep their distance and not to disturb newborn fawns or other young wildlife as many animals are in the peak season for giving birth or hatching young.
National Guard Car Coming to Malone
The #88 National Guard car, a display model of the car NASCAR star Dale Earhart Jr. drives, will be at the Wal-Mart Supercent in Malone on May 19.
RPEA Fights Misinformation about Retiree Health Insurance Bill
The Retired Public Employees Association, speaking on behalf of public service retirees across the State, wants to set the record straight over recently published misinformation concerning the New York State Legislature’s intent to examine h...
Safe Boating Week Kicks Off Recreational Boating Season
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today recognized May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week – the traditional beginning of the recreational boating season in New York State.
Media Advisory for Monday, May 19, 2008
The rumors are true! The Capital Region has yet another Lottery Millionaire. The area's latest winner - a 61-year-old beautician from Amsterdam - won her $3,000,000 prize on the Lottery's Royal Riches instant game. Yolanda Vega will present the wi...
Media Advisory: Zeldin To Hold Special Press Conference Call On Fixing Congress
Endorsed Republican U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin will hold a special Press Conference Call today, May 16th at 2:30PM.
Produce Manager for Price Chopper Honored by United Fresh Produce Association
Top retail Produce Managers from around the country were honored at the 2008 United Fresh Produce Association’s annual show held May 4-7 in Las Vegas.
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $94,084.50 - 1 Winner
Business Groups, Consumer Advocates & Lawmakers to Unveil Plan to Lower Gasoline and Home Heating Costs
WHO: Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera, former member of the Assembly Light Rail Task Force, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Federation, other elected officials.
Schneiderman Endorses Zeldin for Congress
The presumptive Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today picked up another major endorsement from an influential Suffolk County leader.
Canal Corporation and Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Announce 3rd Annual Canal Splash!
The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, with assistance from Johnny Miller Adventures, have announced that the Third Annual Canal Splash! will take place during the weekend of August 8-10, 2008. This ...
Rain or Shine, the Show Goes On at Landis, the Capital Region's Arboretum
Arboretum Fundraiser Starts today!