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Monday May 05, 2008
Lee Zeldin’s Public Campaign Schedule for Tuesday, May 6th
For Tuesday, May 6th, endorsed Republican Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin’s campaign schedule is as follows:
NYS Labor Department to Co-Sponsor Asian Job Fair
The New York State Department of Labor, in cooperation with the Asian Job Service Employer Committee (JSEC), will co-sponsor the Asian Job Fair on Wednesday, May 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Flushing Center, 13...
Local Schools Receive Additional State Aid
Ten school districts in the four-county 44th State Senate District will share an additional $500,000 in State aid. State Senator Hugh T. Farley (R,C - Schenectady) obtained the special aid to assist districts facing unusual financial pressures.
Ten prescription drugs accounted for more than $1B in spending across upstate New York in 2007
Out of more than 3,000 prescribed drugs in upstate New York last year, 10 brand-name drugs accounted for more than $1 billion in spending, or nearly 20 percent of the total amount spent on prescription medications, according to a new report issued...
HPV Vaccine Now Available at Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood
On May 1st, 2008, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (UHPP) will begin offering GARDASIL, a vaccine for the prevention of specific strains of HPV (Human Papillomavirus), to women ages 19-26 at its four health centers in Albany, Hudson, Latham and Tro...
Red Cross Partners with Barbershop Harmony Society to Increase Regional Blood Supply
It can be done on the way to the gym, before or after your child’s Saturday softball game or in between errands; yet only five percent of the eligible population currently gives blood. In an effort to increase the regional blood supply, th...
New York State Teams with Chiefs to Celebrate Fatherhood
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), Parent Help and the Syracuse Chiefs are sponsoring an art/photo contest highlighting the important roles fathers and family play in children’s lives.
New York State Teams with Valley Cats to Celebrate Fatherhood
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), Parent Help and the Tri-City Valley Cats are sponsoring an art/photo contest highlighting the important roles fathers and family play in children’s lives.
Children, School Health Experts & Lawmakers to Call on Board of Regents to Adopt Strong Bus Anti-Idling Regs
WHO: Parents of children in Red Hook and Bethlehem Central School districts, school age children, lawmakers, healthy school advocates, American Lung Association of New York State, and clean air advocates
Northeast Air Defense Sector Begins Final Construction of New Building
The Northeast Air Defense Sector(NEADS), an element of the New York Air National Guard, started construction on phase two of a $6.6 million construction project for the unit’s new headquarters and support facility May 2.
PEF to Release Ground-Breaking Research Saving Taxpayers Millions
On Thursday, May 8, leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will release new research detailing how the state of New York can save up to three quarters of a billion dollars a year.
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Worth $82,386 Sold for Sunday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $82,386.00 - 1 Winner
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $100,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $100,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $11,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $11,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Saturday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $93,652.00 - 1 Winner
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Friday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $116,771.00 - 1 Winner
Four Genesee Community College Students Receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award
Four Genesee Community College students have been named as 2008 recipients of the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. This prestigious award is conferred annually on a small number of students at SUNY's 64 campu...
Environmental Groups Applaud Legislative Resolution Urging Sustainable Water Level Management Plan
In response to the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) controversial draft water level regulation plan, “Plan 2007,” Assemblyman David Koon introduced a resolution calling on the IJC to rewrite the plan to manage St. Lawrence ...
Media Advisory: Foreclosure Prevention Forum in Buffalo
Richard H. Neiman, Superintendent of Banks for New York, joins Senator Antoine M. Thompson and the Western New York State Senators for the sixth Operation: Protect Your Home foreclosure prevention forum in Buffalo, New York.
Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, Inc. - Troy High School Inducts 10 Students for Following School Year
Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, Inc., the agency, founded by civic leaders and social entrepreneurs in 1996, currently serves 272 aspiring scholars from Troy, Albany, and Schenectady High Schools. We provide mentors, academic tutoring, and other...
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...
Zeldin Wants Congress to Declare War On Gas Prices
Concerned about the increasing cost of gas, military veteran and congressional candidate Lee Zeldin called on Congress today to declare war against the "price pinch at the pump."
New York Department of State Designates May 4th – 10th as Arson Awareness Week in New York State
Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez today designated May 4 - 10, 2008 as “Arson Awareness Week” in New York State. The Department of State’s Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC), joining the efforts of th...
Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association and Score Albany Present:
The New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association and SCORE Albany are teaming up to present an interactive seminar entitled “The Procrastinator’s Guide to Marketing.” The seminar will take place from 8:00...
National Guard Members Honor Home Depot for Soldier Support
The New York Army National Guard honors a local Capital Region retailer this week for its strong support of a local area Citizen Soldier deployed overseas in the Global War on Terror.
Woody Plants, Climbers, Award-Winners Among Premier Offerings
The 36th annual Landis Arboretum Spring Plant/Book/Bake Sale Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, from 10 AM – 4 PM.
Traffic Advisory: Pothole Repair on Tappan Zee Bridge to Necessitate Southbound Lane Closure
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that a pothole repair on the Tappan Zee Bridge will necessitate the closure of a right southbound lane. The lane will be reopened as soon as the repair has been completed.
Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closure Near Woodbury Toll Barrier Due to Construction
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that milling, repaving and striping at the Woodbury Toll Barrier will necessitate lane closures. The work is being done in association with the Woodbury Toll Barrier Highway Speed E-ZPass project.