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Friday May 02, 2008

Green Groups Applaud NYS Assembly Resolution to Protect Great Lakes & Call on IJC to Ditch Water Plan

WHAT: Environmental groups from across the state including Audubon New York, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Environmental Advocates of New York, Great Lakes United, Save the River, and Sierra Club – Atlantic Chapter, will meet i...

Friday May 02, 2008 at 02:39PM
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New York State Bar Association Celebrates Law Day

New York State Bar Association President Kathryn Grant Madigan (Levene Gouldin & Thompson LLP) today urged the legal community to reevaluate its role in ensuring that the state’s most vulnerable citizens – the poor, the frail elder...

Friday May 02, 2008 at 01:00PM
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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 5, through Friday, May 9, during off-peak travel times.

Friday May 02, 2008 at 12:49PM
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Thruway Authority Announces Diesel Fuel Temporarily Unavailable at Oneida Travel Plaza

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that diesel fuel is currently unavailable at Oneida Travel Plaza, located at milepost 244 eastbound, between Interchange 33 (Verona, Rome, Route 365) and Interchange 32 (Westmoreland, Rome, Rout...

Friday May 02, 2008 at 11:33AM

DHCR Streamlines Community Revitalization Programs

Deborah VanAmerongen, Commissioner of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced several changes in the mission and responsibilities of the Office For Small Cities (OFSC) that will help make the state's community developm...

Friday May 02, 2008 at 11:02AM
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Four Students Honored In Environmental Writing Contest At SUNY Cortland

Three seniors and one sophomore have won top honors in SUNY Cortland’s Earthly Matters Writing Contest.

Friday May 02, 2008 at 10:37AM
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Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing

1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $47,848.00 - 2 Winners

Friday May 02, 2008 at 10:35AM
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New York National Guard Elements Train Alongside FDNY Responders

New York National Guard Soldiers, Airman and volunteers of the New York Guard will mobilize and deploy from across the state this weekend to prepare the state’s military forces for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear or High Explosiv...

Friday May 02, 2008 at 10:06AM
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Proposed New York Legislation Looks To Mediation For Child Custody Reform

Dispute Resolution Professionals from across New York State will gather in the capital on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 for a day of legislative meetings to educate state representatives on an important bill that would improve the outcome for children that...

Friday May 02, 2008 at 10:01AM
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1199/SEIU tries to raid NYSNA unit

1199/SEIU has filed a petition to decertify the New York State Nurses Association as the collective bargaining agent for registered nurses at Peninsula Hospital.

Friday May 02, 2008 at 09:00AM