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Thursday July 24, 2008
'Put It Down' Shop-Back Gun Program A Huge Success
Special events will be held this weekend to raise awareness of two new gun programs that will impact the City of Albany. These events will include free food, drinks, sno-cones, a clothing giveaway, bouncy-bounce, prizes, artwork, basketball shoot-...
CONSUMER ALERT
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today warned consumers not to eat "Smoked Mud Fish" sold by the Central African Market located at 25B Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701, and the African Carribean Market located at 141...
PEF Endorses Barack Obama for President
The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), the state's largest white-collar union and second-largest state-employee union, today announced its support of Barack Obama to become the next president of the United States.
OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the bidding for nine construction contracts representing more than $3.6 MILLION in construction, providing work in five counties of New York.
Stratton Air National Guard Base to Host Leadership Training for New York State Youth
The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, N.Y. continues its support and commitment to the education and development of youth in the region and state by hosting this year's Leadership Encam...
Media Advisory
On Thursday, July 24 at 6 p.m. the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) will inform residents in the South Bronx about new, aggressive measures it is taking to combat odors from the sewage sludge pelletization plant loc...
Charlebois and McLeod Join AIDS Council
The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York is pleaded to announce that Sherry Charlebois has joined as Director of Client Services and Michele McLeod as Director of Human Resources.
SUNY Cortland Lecturer of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies to Retire
Dale Anderson, who served as a lecturer on the SUNY Cortland Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies faculty since 1998, will retire on Aug. 31. He has been designated lecturer emeritus of recreation and leisure studies.
State Offers Free Testing to Help Eradicate Scrapie
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today offered free genetic testing to any New York sheep owner in order to further advance the State's ongoing efforts to eradicate the ovine disease, scrapie. The free testing is made availa...
National Guard Aviators Conduct Long Island Fire Response Training
Aviators of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation and local community authorities will participate in a joint training exercise to ensure readiness and response to fire-fighting capabilities should they be required in N.Y. State.
OGS to Award Over $6.6 Million in New Construction Contracts
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for eight contracts representing more than $6.6 MILLION in new construction, providing work in three counties of New York.
City of Auburn Selects Saratoga Associates for Comp. Plan
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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Auction Process Goes Live Today
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction process goes live today, beginning 60 days of bid preparation for this first-in-the-nation auction of carbon dioxide (CO2) allowances to be held on Sept. 25.
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $17,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $17,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
Three First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Wednesday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $27,097.50 - 3 Winners
Empire State Association of Assisted Living Files Lawsuit Against New York State
The Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL) yesterday filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Health (DOH) challenging the states latest round of mandates, which will only increase costs for assisted living residences ...
Media Advisory
New York Republican State Committee will hold two meetings today, Thursday, July 24th at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.
Testimony of the New York State Insurance Department
New York State Insurance Department
Iberdrola Raises First Half o '08 Profit By 78% To 1,959 Million Euros Driven By New Businesses, International
The Company advances towards meeting objectives set in the 2008-10 Strategic Plan
New Regional Director Joins North Country SBDC
SUNY Plattsburgh has recently hired Rick Leibowitz to be the new regional director of the North Country Small Business Development Center. He replaces Dee Clark, who retired earlier this year after seven years of service. His appointment was effec...
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Thanks Gov. Patterson for Signing Mentored Hunting Program Bills
Companion bills A-11033 and S-8228 have just been signed by Governor Patterson. This legislation creates a junior big game mentored hunting program for 14-15 year olds in which they can hunt with firearms while under the supervision of an experie...
Cruise at the College
Genesee Community College's second annual Cruise at the College is this Saturday, and organizers are buffing up the shiny details. The evening of free family fun features "cruising" cars, motorcycles, and trucks from across the region including Sk...
Thruway Authority Announces Thruway Reopened Between Interchanges 26 and 27
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced all lanes between Interchanges 26 (Schenectady) and 27 (Amsterdam) have been reopened.