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Thursday May 08, 2008
Def Leppard Completes State Fair Line-Up
Classic rock band Def Leppard brings their iconic sound to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand Saturday, August 16. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $45 and go on sale Saturday, May 17.
Planned Parenthood Recognizes Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
Albany, NY – Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (UHPP) recognizes the power of prevention during National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month and throughout the year. Unfortunately, this country still faces a teen pregnancy health care crisis. Thi...
SUNY Plattsburgh Commencement Set for May 17
The SUNY Plattsburgh spring commencement ceremonies will pay tribute to the more than 1,000 students due to graduate from the college.
CSEA Reaches Contract Settlement for 6,000 Court Employees Across New York
CSEA - New York's Leading Union - has reached a tentative agreement with the New York State Office of Court Administration on a new contract covering more than 6,000 non-judicial employees in the state’s Unified Court System.
Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
The Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local 106, will conduct recruitment from May 14, 2008 through April 15, 2009 for five operating engineer (universal equipment) apprentices, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia S...
Commissioner Recognizes 10 Years Of Cattle Health Program
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today recognized ten years of healthier cattle in New York State due to the New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program (NYSCHAP). As a voluntary disease prevention program, NYSCHAP has be...
New York State AFL-CIO Announces “Early Endorsement” Of Dan Maffei For Congress
Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation’s “early endorsement” of Dan Maffei in the 25th Congressional District.
Restaurant and Restroom Services To Be Temporarily Unavailable at Plattekill and Modena Travel Plazas
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that restaurant and restroom services will be temporarily unavailable at the Plattekill and Modena travel plazas beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 until 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, ...
Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closure at Interchange 39 (State Fair/Route 690)
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a lane replacement project at Interchange 39 (State Fair/Route 690) will affect two exit lanes over a three-week period, beginning Monday, May 12, 2008.
National Safe Digging Month
The New York State Public Service Commission today said the month of May’s designation as “National Safe Digging Month” was a way to remind excavators, contractors and homeowners that state law requires them to call one of the st...
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Worth $107,633 Sold for Wednesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $107,633.50 - 1 Winner
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $12,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $12,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction and Consulting Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for 20 construction contracts representing more than $10.3 MILLION in construction, providing work in nine counties of New York.
Zeldin Affirms ‘Independent Bulldog’ Spirit
After reviewing a database highlighting his opponent's lack of independence, the endorsed Republican candidate for Long Island's First Congressional District today reassured voters that change is on the way.
PEF Plan Reveals Recurring and Realistic Savings for State Taxpayers
Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) released ground-breaking research during a press conference in Albany today that includes a plan to save the state more than three-quarters of a billion dollars over the next three ye...
OGS To Award Over $3.1 Million In New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for ten contracts representing more than $3.1 MILLION in new construction, providing work in five counties of New York.
Media Advisory
WHAT: Motorcycle Awareness Press Conference Month of May Proclaimed “Motorcycle Safety and You Month”
Committee on Animals and the Law Announces New Program to Ensure Care for Pets of Hospitalized Patients
The New York State Bar Association’s Special Committee on Animals and the Law announced today a new voluntary program that ensures the pets of hospitalized patients will be given proper care while the patient focuses on his or her health an...
Downtown Albany BID Announces 2009 Calendar and Photo Contest
The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) announced that it is developing a commemorative calendar for 2009 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s historic voyage and landing in what would become Albany. The cale...
Tipitina’s Foundation Benefit at Crawfish Fest
For the third consecutive year, Michael Arnone is supporting the Tipitina’s Foundation by adding a VIP benefit party at his 19th Annual Crawfish Fest. The Crawfish Fest will be held from May 30 through June 1 at the Sussex county Fairgrounds...
Media Advisory
Office of Mental Health (OMH) Commissioner Michael Hogan will convene one of five regional public forums being held across the state during May, in Dix Hills on May 9. The forums will be an opportunity for family members, care providers, advocat...