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Monday May 19, 2008
NYS Broadcasters Association To Welcome McLaughlin Into 2008 Hall Of Fame
The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) today announced that Edward F. McLaughlin - former president of ABC Radio Network and the man who discovered Rush Limbaugh - has been named to NYSBA's 2008 Hall of Fame.
NYS Broadcasters Association To Welcome King Into 2008 Hall Of Fame
The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) today announced that legendary television executive Roger King - the "father of modern TV syndication" - has been named to NYSBA's 2008 Hall of Fame.
NYS Broadcasters Association To Welcome Bruno Into 2008 Hall Of Fame
The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) today announced that acclaimed radio general manager Bob Bruno has been named to NYSBA's 2008 Hall of Fame.
NYS Broadcasters Association To Welcome Miller Into 2008 Hall Of Fame
The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) today announced that legendary Buffalo Bills play-by-play announcer Van Miller has been named to NYSBA's 2008 Hall of Fame.
NYS Broadcasters Association To Welcome Kelly Into 2008 Hall Of Fame
The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) today announced that veteran Capital Region radio manager John Kelly has been named to NYSBA's 2008 Hall of Fame.
New York State Emergency Services Revolving Loan Board to Meet
A meeting of the New York State Emergency Services Revolving Loan Board is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the New York State Department of State, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, 5th floor, Albany, NY.
Five SUNY Cortland Faculty, Staff and Librarians Honored by SUNY
Five SUNY Cortland faculty and staff members received the prestigious State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence during the 2008 Undergraduate Commencement on Saturday, May 17, in the Park Center.
NYS Commission on National and Community Service
The New York State Commission on National and Community Service will meet Monday, June 9, at 1 pm. The meeting will be held at the Governor’s New York City Office located at 633 3rd Ave, New York City.
Environmental Groups Applaud Legislative Resolution Urging Sustainable Water Level Managment Plan
In response to the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) controversial draft water level regulation plan, “Plan 2007,” the New York State Assembly passed a Resolution, sponsored by Assemblymen David Koon and Sam Hoyt, calling on...
Support Grows for Belleayre Accountability
Hundreds of New Yorkers have signed a petition urging Governor Paterson and State leaders to assure that Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, under the management of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, stop using state tax dollars to unfai...
Turnpike Chief Responds to Governor’s Privatization Bid Announcement
In response to Gov. Rendell’s Turnpike-privatization announcement this morning, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission CEO Joe Brimmeier said:
Photo Caption from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Iraq War Veteran and endorsed Republican Congressional Candidate, Lee Zeldin (center), joins his fellow members of the VFW and other Veteran organizations on Saturday, May 17th, for a memorial ceremony at Bald Hill for the moving Vietnam Memorial ...
It’s Official: Amsterdam Beautician Is Area’s Latest Lottery Millionaire
Sixty-one-year-old Rosemary Pratt of Amsterdam is rich, Royally Rich, thanks to her recent $3,000,000 top prize win on the Lottery’s Royal Riches instant game. Pratt said news of her good fortune spread like wildfire through the Fantastic Sa...
Photo Caption from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
Iraq War Veteran and endorsed Republican Congressional Candidate, Lee Zeldin (center), speaks with local Veterans before the start of Suffolk County’s Armed Forces Day Ceremony at Armed Forces Plaza.
State Announces New Service To Keep Travelers Informed
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today announced an innovative service that provides travelers across the state with up-to-the-minute transportation information through short, electronic messages re...
DEC Awarded Federal Forestry Grant
Lands in environmental justice communities and urban centers surrounding the Hudson River Estuary and New York/New Jersey Harbor will be used to test new models for reducing combined sewer overflows with urban trees and green infrastructure. The ...
NYAPT to Update Results of Cameras on Syracuse School Bus
The New York Association for Pupil Transportation will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. The press conference will be held at the Syracuse City School District Transportation Office at 369 6th North Street in Syrac...
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $15,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
No First-Prize Winners in Friday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners
Jackpot Prize Winner in $196,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing Sold in Ohio
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $196,000,000 - 1 Winner(s)
Four First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Sunday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $18,351.00 - 4 Winners
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Saturday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $90,914.50 - 1 Winner
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $15,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
Media Advisory
WHAT: GRAND RE-OPENING OF STATE-OF-THE-ART DMV OFFICE IN SPRINGFIELD GARDENS
Thruway Authority to Continue Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project
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...
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...