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Wednesday July 16, 2008
Credit Unions: Safe Harbor in Turbulent Financial Market
In the wake of IndyMac's closing, the Credit Union Association of New York wanted to assure credit union members and consumers across the state that credit unions remain a safe harbor for consumer savings and borrowing, and that credit union's as ...
Nassau County Crime Press Conference Thursday Postponed
The press conference scheduled for tomorrow, July 17, on Nassau County crime has been postponed. You will be alerted when the event is rescheduled.
DEC Reports
A recent survey of Prall's Island in New York City has revealed no detections of the Asian longhorned beetle. This is one year following the initial discovery of the invasive exotic insect on the island, New York State Department of Environmental ...
Agreement Reached
In response to the potential of unseasonably high air temperatures in the upper Delaware River Basin this summer and the effects of rising water temperatures on the river's renowned fishery, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...
PSC Approves Verizon's NYC Cable Service
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today voted to grant a Certificate of Confirmation (Certificate) to Verizon New York Inc. (Verizon) for its franchise with the City of New York (New York, Bronx, Queens, Kings, and Richmond...
PSC Approves $63M Long Island City Settlement
The New York State Public Service Commission today approved a settlement, with modifications, in regards to the July 2006 Queens power outage in Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s (Con Edison) Long Island City electric system. The pro...
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 Western New York, New York City M...
Media Advisory for Thursday, July 17, 2008
The New York Lottery will present a Rockland County couple with a prize check from the $17,000,000 Mega Millions drawing held on May 23, 2008. The couple split the Mega Jackpot with another player from Illinois.
PA Turnpike Northeastern Extension Toll Plaza Expansion Begins
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is advising motorists that construction has begun, to expand the Clarks Summit Interchange (Exit #131), the northernmost portion of the Turnpike's Northeastern Extension. All existing E-ZPass and cash lanes wil...
Vendor Deadline for African American Family Day Approaches
New York Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner John C. Egan today announced that the registration deadline for craft, merchandise and food vendors for the 2008 African American Family Day is Monday, July 21. This year's event will be held ...
PSC Adopts 3-Year Electric Rate Plan For O&R
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted a three-year rate plan for Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.'s (O&R) electric delivery service. Rates for the company's electric delivery service have not been increased...
Governor Paterson’s Priority on Advancing Volunteerism and Civic Engagement Yields Award from the NGA
Governor Paterson announced today that New York has been selected to participate in a limited technical assistance grant by the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices "Policy Academy on Civic Engagement of Older Adults." Fu...
PSC To Examine National Grid's Management and Operations
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an independent third-party consultant to conduct a comprehensive management and operations audit of Niagara Mohawk Power Co...
OMRDD Receives $1 Million Grant to Fund Savings Program
The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Housing Initiatives and Supports has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will support OMRDD Commissioner Diana ...
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 Western New York, New York City M...
Labor Department Announces $26 Million Investment in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith today announced nearly $26 million in strategic investments across the state to help train workers and revitalize local economies. At a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SU...
Guard Meets Community at Deposit Lumberjack Festival
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Broome County and surrounding areas will be available July 17-20 at the 32nd annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A Recruiti...
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Tuesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $47,769.00 - 2 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $88,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $88,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. John Ettling, Clinton Community College President Dr. Fred Woodward, and workforce partne...
Labor Department to Announce $26 Million in Investments in New York’s Workers
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith will be holding a press conference with City of Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak, SUNY Plattsburgh President Dr. John Ettling, Clinton Community College President Dr. Fred Woodward, and workforce partne...
Thruway Authority Announces Interchange 9 (Tarrytown) Ramp Reopened
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that the Interchange 9 (Tarrytown) exit and entrance ramps along I-87 southbound are now reopened to motorists. The ramps were temporarily closed earlier today due to an accident and down electrical w...