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Friday July 11, 2008
State Office for the Aging Grant Provides End of Life Care
Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, today announced the release of funds to provide end of life care to individuals. The grants will be used by community organizations to help persons 60 and older who are func...
Niagara Health Quality Coalition Buffalo News Article
Attached is a PDF of the July 10th Buffalo News editorial, "Certification war hurts public." This is a statewide health concern. Please read this and become familiar with the position that the Buffalo News has taken. The editorial can also be ...
Media Advisory
Recently, a 13 week extension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits was signed into law. Approximately 200,000 New Yorkers, including more than 89,000 in New York City, would have exhausted their UI benefits had this extension not been signed. T...
Temporary Traffic Pattern Change near the Woodbury Toll Barrier Due to Construction
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that work being done in association with the Woodbury Toll Barrier Highway Speed E-ZPass project will necessitate a temporary traffic pattern change at Interchange 16 (Harriman, Route 17, US 6),...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro and Lower Hud...
NY Sire Stakes Adds Residency Bonus Awards To Breeders Awards Program
The trustees of the Agriculture and New York State Horse Breeding Development Fund (the Fund), which administers the New York State Sire Stakes (NYSS), today announced they have added a Residency Bonus as part of its Breeders' Awards program.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Project Team Will Unveil I-80 Improvement Plan
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Zeldin Announces Ten Commitments To Suffolk County
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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 next week. This project is part of the Authority's on-going commitment to continue to fulfill its responsibility to maintain an...
Business Council Says Upstate’s Continuing Loss of Population Must Be a Wake Up Call to State Leaders
"This week's census data showing continued loss of population across upstate New York must serve as a wake up call to our lawmakers. New Yorkers are voting with their feet because of the state's crushing tax burden," said Kenneth Adams, president...
New York State Banking Department to Give License to China Merchants Bank
The New York State Banking Department is giving a license to China Merchants Bank to operate a branch office in New York. This is the first mainland Chinese branch licensed in the United States in 17 years.
New York Forest Rangers, DEC Crew Join Fight Against California Wildfires
New York forest rangers and other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel left Friday to join the effort to combat raging wildfires at the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, California, DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis announced.
Richard Rifkin Joins New York State Bar Association Staff
Attorney Richard Rifkin of Delmar was recently named to the newly-created position of special counsel to the New York State Bar Association. Rifkin, who most recently served as special counsel to Governor David Paterson and former Governor Eliot S...
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, July 14, through Friday, July, 18, during off-peak travel times.
Ridge Hill Development Project to Necessitate Overnight Lane Closures and Traffic Stoppages on I-87
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that as part of the Ridge Hill development project, demolition work on the Ridge Hill Bridge will necessitate both northbound and southbound lane closures and periodic traffic stoppages on I-87 ...
Two New Online Resources for Travelers to the Western Catskills
Delaware County's tourism efforts are getting a fresh look and new label. The Great Western Catskills of Delaware County campaign kicks off with not one, but two new websites, an online email newsletter for tourists, bookmarks, car stickers, a sh...
Thruway Authority Announces Pavement Project Near Interchange 44 (Canandaigua)
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a pavement repair project near Interchange 44 (Canandaigua) could cause moderate delays for eastbound motorists on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $44,389.00 - 2 Winners
Guard Meets Community at Saratoga County Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Saratoga county and surrounding areas will be available at the Saratoga County Fair July 15-20 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
Guard Meets Community At Allegany Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Allegany county and surrounding areas will be available at the Allegany County Fair July 14-19 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
NY Forest Rangers Join California Wildfire Efforts
New York forest rangers and other Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) personnel are joining the effort to combat raging wildfires at the Los Padres National Forest in Big Sur, Calif. They are departing Friday.