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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
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.
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.
Defenders Association Holds 41st Annual Meeting in Saratoga
On Monday night, July 21, 2008, Martin Tankleff's keynote speech at the New York State Defenders Association's annual conference awards banquet brought the audience to its feet in a standing ovation. On Tuesday, those attending the ...
Thruway Authority Reports Heavy Flooding Between Interchanges 26 & 27
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced areas of heavy rains and flooding between Interchanges 26 (Schenectady) and 27 (Amsterdam) have temporarily closed the highway.
New York Leads the Nation With Tobacco-Free Initiative To Enhance Recovery and Save Lives
New York State today becomes the first in the nation to enact tobacco-free regulations at all prevention and treatment programs, a groundbreaking wellness initiative in the addiction services system enacted on the anniversary of the Clean Indoor A...
NYS Housing Finance Agency Approves $25.5 Million in Financings to Rehab 459 Mitchell Lama Units in Rochester
The board of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) today approved $25.5 million in financings to renovate 459 affordable housing units in two Mitchell Lama projects in the City of Rochester.
New York State Approves $317 Million in Financing to Build and Preserve 278 Affordable Housing Units in NYC
More than $317 million in financing was approved today to build and preserve 278 units of affordable housing in all five boroughs of New York City. The actions were taken by the boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and its sub...
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $600,000 Grant to Renovate 112 Homes in Western New York
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $600,000 grant to the Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Housing Foundation to help repair 112 housing units located in 13 counties in Western New York.
New York State Approves $12M in Financing to Renovate 186 Affordable Housing Units in Westchester County
The boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) approved $12 million in financing today to renovate 186 affordable housing units in Westchester County.
NYS Affordable Housing Corp. Approves $240,000 Grant to Build Six Affordable Homes in Hamlet of Roosevelt
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $240,000 grant to the Town of Hempstead to finance the construction of six single-family affordable homes in the Hamlet of Roosevelt.
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $105,000 Grant to Rehab Vacant Homes in Jamestown
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $105,000 grant to the Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation (CHRIC) to acquire and rehabilitate three vacant single-family homes located in ...
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $400,000 Grant to Build “Green” Affordable Homes in Schenectady
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved a $400,000 grant to Better Neighborhoods, Inc. (BNI) to finance the construction of 10 single-family affordable and environmentally efficient homes in the Vale and...
NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approves $610,000 in Grants to Upgrade 95 Homes in Western New York
The board of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved $610,000 in grants to finance improvements for 95 homes in Erie and Niagara counties.
DEC Commissioner Applauds Appeals Court Victory on Ballast Water
A federal appeals court today upheld New York's challenge to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's failure to set stringent standards for the discharge of ballast water by ocean-going ships, New York State Department of Environmental...
Manhattan Businessman Pleads Guilty To Felony Tax Charge
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Robert L. Megna today announced that a Manhattan hotel owner, Raziel Ofer, recently pleaded guilty to a charge of first degree grand larceny and admitted stealing $1,387,743 in sales t...
More Than 100 Local Events Scheduled For Third Annual Canal Splash!
The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, with assistance from Johnny Miller Adventures, LLC and Parks and Trails NY, today announced more than 100 local events will take place throughout the weekend of...
Work Begins on CBN Connect Broadband Network
The Technical Assistance Center at SUNY Plattsburgh announced today that implementation of the first phase of CBN Connect, an open-access broadband fiber and wireless network has begun. This network will provide broadband service to areas in the N...