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Monday July 21, 2008
HESC President Ross Praises Gov. Paterson’s Leadership on New York Student Loan
Governor David A. Paterson's leadership in supporting a proposal by the Governor's Commission on Higher Education to develop a student loan program for New York students was praised today by James C. Ross, president of the New York Higher Educatio...
NYSDEC Sweep of Fulton Fish Market Nets Violations of State Law
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) law enforcement officers conducted an early-morning sweep of the Fulton Fish Market in the South Bronx last week, seizing more than 200 illegal fish products. The effort resulted in ...
Thruway Authority Announces Limited Commercial Truck Parking at the Clifton Springs Travel Plaza
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a pavement resurfacing project at the Clifton Springs Travel Plaza, located at milepost 337 eastbound, near Interchange 43 (Manchester), will result in limited parking for tractor trailers ...
The BEST Center Offers New Online Certificate Programs
The BEST Center at Genesee Community College has partnered with Flexstudy and the American Management Association (AMA), the number one management education and training organization in the United States, to offer online non-credit courses and cer...
Media Advisory: Attorney General, Ins. Department Holding Albany Hearing July 23 on Broker Compensation
The New York State Insurance Department and the New York State Office of the Attorney General will hold a joint public hearing on July 23 in Albany on compensation arrangements for insurance agents and brokers and disclosure of fees to customers. ...
Former Brockport Resident Earns State University of New York Chancellor’s Award
Matthew Salvatore, a former resident of Brockport was among the six SUNY Plattsburgh faculty and staff members to have been honored with a State University of New York Chancellor's Award.
Christmas in July at Genesee Community College
Christmas will be coming to Genesee Community College early this year. Students in the Performing Arts Experience at Genesee, the college's summer theatre workshop for area youth, will present Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, an adapta...
Former Las Vegas Resident Earns State University of New York Chancellor’s Award
Dr. Tracie Church Guzzio, a former resident of Las Vegas, was among the six SUNY Plattsburgh faculty members to have been honored with a State University of New York Chancellor's Award.
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Former Cohoes Resident Receives SUNY Chancellor's Award
Peter J. Ensel III, a 1976 graduate of Cohoes High School and former Cohoes resident, was among the six SUNY Plattsburgh faculty members to have been honored with a State University of New York Chancellor's Award.
Dog-Days Notwithstanding, Education & Fun Rule at Landis Arboretum
Regardless of the weather, Capital Region residents will find relief and relaxation at the nearby Landis Arboretum. Hike, walk, enjoy and learn. The Arboretum grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk. Bring a lunch. And enjoy all that Landis of...
Labor Department Continues Crackdown On Unemployment Iinsurance Fraud in the Capital Region and North Country
Joined by state and local officials at an event in Albany, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith announced that 33 individuals in the Capital Region and North Country were arrested and charged with multiple felonies for attempting to defraud ...
CSEA Endorses Hein for County Executive, Quigley for Comptroller
CSEA today endorsed County Administrator Mike Hein for Ulster County Executive and James Quigley for County Controller.
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $105,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $105,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
Four First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Friday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $25,906.50 - 4 Winners
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Sunday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $34,453.50 - 2 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $16,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $16,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
1st prize – Match 6 out of 6 numbers - $16,000,000.00 - 0 Winners
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Saturday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $83,842.00 - 1 Winner
Thruway Authority Adds Regional Advisory Messages to Interactive Mapping Interface Available on Website
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that as part of its effort to give motorists more information sooner, Regional Advisory Messages, similar to those broadcast on the Authority's Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) stations, have been a...
Plattsburgh Native Takes Reins of Plattsburgh State Museum
Plattsburgh native Cecilia Esposito has become the new director of the Plattsburgh State Art Museum. She has taken the place of Edward Brohel who served as director for 30 years and retired earlier this summer.
Court Orders Law Entitles Workers To Be Paid For Cancer Screening
A Dutchess County Supreme Court Judge has ordered the Wappingers Central School District to restore sick leave accruals to three of its employees whom the district forced to use their leave accruals for breast cancer screening.
Open Letter to Residents of New York’s 1st Congressional District
My name is Lee Zeldin and I grew up in Shirley. I have committed my life to public service and I am excited about continuing my service to our community in Congress. Last summer, I left the active duty Army and joined the Reserves.
Zeldin Releases “Independence” Ad
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today released a Web-based commercial touting his fierce loyalty to the Eastern Long Island district and the independent-minded leadership demanded by the position.
New Members Elected to AIDS Council Board of Directors
The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York is proud to announce four new members elected to its Board of Directors. They will serve a three year term and will support the AIDS Council in its mission to raise critical funds and awareness for HIV pre...
HealthNow Fined $1 Million for Insurance Violations
The single complaint of an Ithaca woman denied insurance coverage for infertility treatments has led to a more than $1 million fine against HealthNow New York Inc. and an agreement by the insurer to reprocess and pay similar claims for as many as ...
Media Advisory: Labor Department, District Attorneys To Hold Press Conference In Albany
State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith, Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Denise E. O'Donnell and local district attorneys will hold a press conference in Albany on Monday, July 21, to announce that 33 individuals in the Capit...
“Practical Tools and Tips for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers”
The Leon J. Goldberg Foundation is sponsoring the second in a series of live WAMC radio broadcasts highlighting topics related to Alzheimer's disease. The forum, entitled "Practical Tools and Tips for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers," will be...
95.5 KLOS Aims High For 27th Annual Blood Drive
In partnership with the American Red Cross and the Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, 95.5 KLOS is gearing up for its 27th Annual KLOS Blood Drive and expects to bring in over 5,000 units of blood and blood products over a four-d...
Arboretum Focuses on "Keeping it Local": Two Major Weekend Events
From its deep roots within Schoharie County as the former Oak Nose Farm, homestead of founder Fred Lape, the Landis Arboretum has joined the Pure Catskills-sponsored campaign - Pick our Valley...and Pick Our Brains -- with seven Schoharie County v...
Menands Farmers Market Corn Festival This Saturday
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