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Friday July 25, 2008
BROOKLYN USED-CAR DEALER INDICTED ON FELONY TAX CHARGES
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Robert L. Megna today announced that a Brooklyn used-car dealer, Akpan Akpabio, who operates a dealership at 1676 East New York Ave., failed to pay sales taxes on any sale since he ope...
O'Rourke happy as his term of rangeland president ends
By CON MARSHALL
Media Advisory: International Haiku Conference and Festival Comes to Plattsburgh
The International Haiku Conference and Festival at SUNY Plattsburgh is set to take place Tuesday, July 29 through Saturday, Aug. 2.
Zeldin Challenges Bishop to August 6th Radio Debate
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today challenged his opponent to the first 30 minute debate of the campaign for the morning of August 6-during the first week of Congressional recess-to an energy crisis-centered...
STATE ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY GARDENS
Governor David A. Paterson and Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced a new grant program that will strengthen community gardens. The Community Gardens Capacity Building Grants Program will improve access to fresh local produce, h...
Harvard University Press Releases "Holding Bishops Accountable":
According to recent news reports, an estimated 13,000 victims have alleged abuse against 5,400 priests in America, making the sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy the most acute crisis Catholicism has faced since the Reformation.
DEC Announces Public Process to Review Potential Impacts of Drilling the Marcellus Shale Formation
Featuring a series of public meetings across the Southern Tier and Catskills, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has initiated a public process to supplement the generic environmental review for horizontal natural ga...
DEC Announces $900,000 in Urban Forestry Grants
Urban forestry grants totaling $900,000 are being awarded to communities and organizations across New York, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. The release of the list of awardees coincid...
Thruway Authority Announces Bridge Resurfacing Over Erskine Place Completed Ahead of Schedule
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that resurfacing work on the bridge over Amtrak/Erskine Place on I-95 (New England Thruway) has been completed.
Group to Hold Vigil at Kings County Hospital
WE THE PEOPLE started as a united front of survivors of psychiatric atrocities to condemn human rights violations. Unlike Ms. Green, we survived with our lives. However, our liberty, our health, and our futures continue to be under the threat ...
Thruway Authority Announces Pavement Project Between Interchange 32 and Interchange 34
The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that pavement repairs taking place along I-90 between Interchange 32 (Westmoreland) and Interchange 34 (Canastota) will necessitate daily eastbound and westbound lane closures from 8 a.m. until ...
Blueberry and Raspberries Take Center Stage
Just as summer seems to be hitting the mid way point we have two new reasons to take the family out to your local farm market to experience the mid summer treats of blueberries and raspberries. The traditional fall favorites from the fruit family ...
First Lady Jenny Sanford to serve as Honorary Chair of Healthy Charleston Challenge
First Lady Jenny Sanford will serve as Honorary Chair of the Healthy Charleston Challenge hosted by the Medical University of South Carolina's Harper Student Wellness Center. This is a twelve-week weight loss program designed to increase physical ...
Downtown Albany Worth Discovering this Summer
With rapidly rising gas prices, creeping inflation and uncertainty in the market, more people are looking for vacations and getaways closer to home this year. Albany's designation as the country's second oldest chartered city (note the upcoming Qu...
Commissioner Recognizes Blueberry Season in NYS
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today recognized the peak of blueberry season in New York State and encouraged all New Yorkers to visit their local blueberry patch. Blueberries represent an important sector of the State's a...
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 28, through Friday, August 1, during off-peak travel times.
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 and...
Three First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Thursday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $28,914.50 - 3 Winners
Guard Meets Community at Cattaraugus Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Cattaraugus County and surrounding areas will be available at the Cattaraugus County Fair July 28-Aug 3 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting displa...
Department of State Announces Recipients of Water Quality Planning Grants
Secretary of State Lorraine A. Cortés-Vázquez announced the recipients of grants to communities in the New York City Watershed for land use plans that protect water quality. The program also encourages initiatives that enhance local ...
Benefit Book Sale August 2
Help Fight AIDS Through Books and Music, an AIDS Council of Northeastern NY volunteer project, will be holding its second summer benefit book and music sale in front of Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza during Stuyvesant Plaza's Sidewalk Sale Day on ...
Judi Clements Training & Development Launches New Website
Judi Clements Training & Development in Clifton Park, NY has launched its updated website featuring many user-friendly features including video clips from Judi's latest programs, articles on management and staff development topics, a communica...