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Monday July 07, 2008
New York Army National Guard Helicopter being sent to California to battle blazes
The New York Army National Guard will lend the state of California its Firehawk helicopter, a UH-60 helicopter specially configured to extinguish fires, to help California cope with a rash of wildfires.
State Council of Parks Meeting
Established within the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the State Council of Parks consists of the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, the Chairman of ...
Sprayground and New Expanded Recreation Area Unveiled for Thacher State Park
Improvements totaling $7 million are in store for John Boyd Thacher State Park, including construction of a new sprayground and expansive recreation area, together with picnic pavilions, playgrounds and a climbing play area. The projects are being...
Department of Defense Announces Death of New York National Guard Officer
The Department of Defense has announced the death of a New York Army National Guard officer in Afghanistan.
SUNY Cortland Alumni Association to Honor 'Distinguished Alumni' on July 19
The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association will present its highest honor, the Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus Award, to three graduates during the Alumni Reunion Weekend luncheon in Corey Union on Saturday, July 19.
Thruway Authority Announces Lane Closure at Interchange 34A (Rt. 481/East Syracuse)
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that one exit lane at Interchange 34A (Rt. 481/East Syracuse) will be closed around the clock beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 due to a reconstruction project. It is anticipated that the ...
Thruway Authority to Continue Deck Replacement Work on the Tappan Zee Bridge
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...
Pavilion Teacher Receives Award from Genesee Community College Students
Betsy Collins, a Pre-K teacher at Pavilion Central School, received the first ever Partners in Education Award from students in Genesee Community College's Teacher Education program. Students in the program nominated teachers as a way to recognize...
Six First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Sunday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $11,902.00 - 6 Winners
Iowa State Fair Offers Spectacular Discounts
"U Gotta Love" affordable family entertainment at the 2008 Iowa State Fair, set for August 7-17. Fairgoers who plan ahead and purchase advance discount gate admission tickets, Fair Play Packs or Punch Cards can save up to 30 percent.
Two First-Prize Winning Tickets Sold for Saturday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $42,873.50 - 2 Winners
One First-Prize Winning Ticket Sold for Friday’s Take Five Drawing
1st prize – Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $87,752.50 - 1 Winner
No First-Prize Winners in Thursday's Take Five Drawing
1st prize - Match 5 out of 5 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winners
No Jackpot Prize Winner in $53,000,000 Mega Millions Drawing
1st prize: 5 out of 5 numbers + Mega Ball - $53,000,000 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $12,000,000 Lotto Drawing
1st prize: 6 out of 6 numbers - $0.00 - 0 Winner(s)
No Jackpot Prize Winners in $12,000,000 Lotto Extra Drawing
No Second Prize Winners, Prize Monies to Roll Over to Next Drawing
Zeldin Refuses to Meet With AFL-CIO over Immigration, Iraq Stances
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today further asserted himself as the anti-establishment candidate, announcing that he would not attend the candidate screening held today by the Long Island Federation of Labor,...
Photo Caption from U.S. Congressional Candidate Lee Zeldin
U.S. Congressional Candidate and Army Veteran Lee Zeldin (center) gathers with fellow combat veterans of the Rocky Point VFW prior to the start of the Southampton Fourth of July Parade.
Genesee Community College Student Receives Jeanette Rankin Scholarship
Two years ago Cheryl Lewis and her daughter arrived in a shelter for women who had experienced domestic violence. After a lengthy ordeal in court to obtain a restraining order against her ex-husband, Cheryl decided to go back to school and learn h...
Zeldin Proposes Debate Plan, Schedule
The Republican candidate for New York's First Congressional District today issued yet another debate challenge to his opponent, this time hoping that his proposal of a creative, district-wide series of issue-driven debates will be enough to drag h...
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Security Comes to Utica
Governor Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet will convene the sixth of 13 Regional Town Hall meetings to be held this summer to hear public comment on New York State's efforts to protect and enhance the economic security of low-income working fam...
Gardeners Prepare for Arboretum Drive-About Tour, July 26
Capital Region gardeners and visiting day-trippers can expect a very special drive-about to four exquisite gardens on Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. These gardens are located in a convenient circuit throughout the lush and rolling hillsides o...
Guard Meets Community at Monroe County Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Monroe county and surrounding areas will be available at the Monroe County Fair July 9-13 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be pres...