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Thursday July 10, 2008
National Disaster Medical System Exercise to be held at Hancock Field
Members of the press are invited to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base to observe a joint exercise designed to support the Department of Health and Human Services in the event of an activation of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
National Guard Engineers To Improve Town Park in Wheatfield
The New York Army National Guard's 152nd Engineer Support Company will use part of their 2008 Annual Training period to prepare land at Mario Park in Wheatfield, Niagara County, for the construction of two new parking lots.
Lung Association: NYC Smoking Data Shows Tobacco Tax Working
The American Lung Association of New York today pointed to data released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as evidence that the tobacco tax increase is working. In effect since June 3, 2008, the total tobacco tax of $2.7...
Media Advisory: Attorney General, Insurance Department Holding Buffalo Hearing July 14 on Broker Compensation
The New York State Office of the Attorney General and the New York State Insurance Department will hold a joint public hearing on July 14 in Buffalo on compensation arrangements for insurance agents and brokers and disclosure of fees to customers....
NYSDOT Highlights Summer Air Quality Initiative Upstate
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn today highlighted a summer clean air initiative upstate, an educational program that notifies travelers and residents when air quality is poor so that they can make ...
Food Stamps Help To Fill Gaps in Difficult Economy
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced today that efforts to ease access to vital nutritional benefits for low-income working New Yorkers are already showing dramatic results.
Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption Meets July 17 in Albany
The state Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption will hold its initial meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Tech Valley Now Launches Community Listening Project
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DEC Accepting Registration for the Annual ‘Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’ Workshop
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that the next Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop will be held September 5-7, 2008 at Silver Bay on Lake George, Warren County. This is t...
Countdown to Cruise at the College
The second annual Cruise at the College is just two weeks away and organizers are gearing up for an exciting event. Scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Genesee Community College, the cruise night will feature an evening of free family fun inc...
State Commissioner Discusses Plans for Upcoming Heating Season
David A. Hansell, Commissioner of the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, today called on leaders in Washington to provide additional funding for home energy assistance to help address a pending crisis for low-income families this...
State Bar Association Provides Funding to Public Service Lawyers
The New York State Bar Association announced today that its Student Loan Assistance for the Public Interest ("SLAPI") program will be providing two new grants this year of up to $4,000 each to public service law attorneys. Public service attorneys...
20,000 Farms Enrolled in NYS Animal ID System
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced that more than 20,000 New York farms have enrolled in the New York State Animal Health Identification System, a program that will help protect the State's livestock industry in...
Governor Signs Bills into Law that Promote NY Products
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced that Governor Paterson signed into law several bills that will help bolster New York's agricultural industry, in particular the State's wine and dairy industries.
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $13,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Wednesday's Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $42,336.50 - 2 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $13,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
First Time in History: Fair's Opening Day Offers Free Admission, Corndog
Be part of history with record-setting opening ceremonies at the 2008 Iowa State Fair. On August 7 get free admission at the gate from 5-8:30 a.m. and then head to the Grand Concourse and help set a world record for the most people simultaneously ...
Genesee Community College Connects Troops Stationed in Iraq with Local Families through Video Conferencing
One Western New York family had a very special Independence Day celebration this year. On July 1, 2008 Jillian LiBritz, of North Chili, NY had the opportunity to participate in a video conference with her husband, Francis LiBritz, who is currentl...
CORRECTION: SUNY Cortland Senior Receives Scholarship from Archaeological Association
NOTE TO EDITOR: THIS RELEASE IS A CORRECTION OF THE ORIGINAL RELEASE SENT OUT ON JULY 2, 2008. INFORMATION CHANGED OCCURED IN A PORTION OF THE AWARD NAME AND THE AWARD VALUE.
National Guard Conducts Reintegration Event for Returned Soldiers
Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation and their family members will participate in the New York Army National Guard Reintegration Program, an experience designed to help Soldiers and their families understand and cope with post-deployment ...