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Porter Corners Man Wins $1,000,000 Scratch-off Prize
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11/01/2018
Fifty-three-year-old Bryan MacPherson of Porter Corners is Saratoga County’s newest Lottery millionaire. MacPherson won the $1,000,000 jackpot prize on a $5 Jumbo Bucks scratch ...
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New York State Recognized with National Cyber Security Alliance Cyber Secure Community Award
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11/01/2018
November 1, 2018, Albany, NY - The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced that it received the National Cy ...
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Media Advisory
Published
11/01/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $8,000,000 to Long Island’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners include a $3,000,000 scratch-off winner from Carle Place and ...
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** MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
11/01/2018
(Nov. 01, 2018) --- Below is a rundown, listing many of the events on the Whiteface Lake Placid fall/winter ...
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Media Advisory
Published
11/01/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Porter Corners man his $1,000,000 prize check at the Stewart’s Shops where he bought his lucky ticket. The Saratoga County residen ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
10/31/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
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Media Advisory
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10/31/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Porter Corners man his $1,000,000 prize check at the Stewart’s Shops where he bought his lucky ticket. The Saratoga County residen ...
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Media Advisory
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10/31/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Porter Corners man his $1,000,000 prize check at the Stewart’s Shops where he bought his lucky ticket. The Saratoga County residen ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Albany November 7
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10/31/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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Tickets on Sale Now for the NBT Bank Thanksgiving Faceoff Available at NBT Branches
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10/30/2018
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- If you haven’t purchased your tickets for Saturday’s, Nov. 24, NBT Bank T ...
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New York State Chief Technology Officer Receives NASCIO 2018 State Technology Innovator Award
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10/30/2018
October 30, 2018, Albany, NY - The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced that Rajiv Rao, New York State C ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
10/29/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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New York Celebrates Second Consecutive Powerball Win
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10/28/2018
With two winning jackpot tickets for Saturday’s Powerball drawing, the news came early today that one of the multi-million dollar winning tickets was sold in New York. The second winning tick ...
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DEC Announces Latest Deployment of Materials to Fire Island Reef
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10/26/2018
Reef Expansion Bolsters Long Island's Economy through Increased Opportunities for Tourism and Recreation / ...
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Powerball Jackpot Swells to $750 Million on the Heels of Mega Millions Mania
Published
10/26/2018
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, October 27 is now $750 Million. The news comes as the New York Lottery continues to pay out more than $8.7 million in cash prizes on the 1,299,715 tickets sold f ...
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New York State & Kingston Mayor Noble Announce October 30 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion
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10/26/2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Kingston Mayor Steve Noble today announced an October 30 roundtable event will take place in Kingston to discuss the ...
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THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RESIDENTIAL DETOX AND REHABILITATION FACILITY IN CLINTON COUNTY
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10/26/2018
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced the opening of the C ...
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DEC REMINDS PUBLIC TO AVOID CAVES AND MINES TO PROTECT NEW YORK’S BAT POPULATIONS
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10/25/2018
At the start of National Bat Week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today is urging outdoor adventurers to suspend exploration of cave and mine sites that may serve ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES OCT. 25 START OF FURBEARER TRAPPING AND HUNTING SEASONS
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10/25/2018
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that furbearer trapping and hunting seasons begin soon in many parts of New York ...
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NEW YORK WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD LAUNCHES STATE-OF-THE-ART VIRTUAL HEARINGS
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10/25/2018
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Clarissa M. Rodriguez today announced the Board has launched a first-in-the-nation initiative that allows injured ...
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Brewster Man Wins $1,000,000 CASH4LIFE Prize
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10/25/2018
Seventy-year-old Martin Posner is the most recent winner of a $1,000,000 CASH4LIFE second prize. The Brewster man matched the first five numbers drawn for the September 13 drawing ea ...
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New York State & Troy Mayor Madden Announce October 29 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion
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10/25/2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Troy Mayor Patrick Madden today announced an October 29 roundtable event will take place in Troy to discuss the upcom ...
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New York State Parks Announces $2.8 Million Robert Frederick Smith Center for the Performing Arts at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
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10/25/2018
Project to Revitalize Cultural Performance Center Led By $1 Million Gift from Philanthropist Robert Frederick Smith  ...
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NYS Office for New Americans and Division of Consumer Protection Issue Warning About Immigration Scams
Published
10/25/2018
New York Secretary of State Rossana Rosado is alerting immigrants living in New York State about potential scams and fraudulent practices taking place within the immigration legal system, where uns ...
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Media Advisory
Published
10/25/2018
The New York Lottery’s Kylie McDonald will award a Brewster man his $1,000,000 prize check at the store where he bought his lucky ticket. The Putnam County resident won his prize by mat ...
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Published
10/25/2018
Major Announcement to be Made During Construction Tour of the Transformation in Progress /p ...
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Published
10/24/2018
Major Announcement to be Made During Construction Tour of the Transformation in Progress /p ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
10/24/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
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Media Advisory
Published
10/24/2018
The New York Lottery’s Kylie McDonald will award a Brewster man his $1,000,000 prize check at the store where he bought his lucky ticket. The Putnam County resident won his prize by mat ...
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NEW YORK STATE PROCUREMENT COUNCIL TO MEET NOVEMBER 28
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10/24/2018
The next meeting of the New York State Procurement Council has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. in Meeting Room 6, North Concourse, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York./ ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES FREE USE AT PROSPECT MOUNTAIN VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARKWAY
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10/24/2018
The public will be able to drive up Prospect Mountain Veteran’s Memorial Parkway and enjoy the views for free on the first weekend in November and on Veterans Day, November 11, New York State ...
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New York State & Watertown Mayor Butler Announce October 25 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion
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10/24/2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Watertown Mayor Joseph M. Butler Jr. today announced an October 25 roundtable event will take place in Watertown to d ...
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Media Advisory
Published
10/24/2018
The New York Lottery’s Kylie McDonald will award a Brewster man his $1,000,000 prize check at the store where he bought his lucky ticket. The Putnam County resident won his prize by mat ...
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PSC Seeks Comment Regarding Energy Storage Roadmap
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10/24/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public S ...
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New York Lottery Wants to Bring $1.6 Billion Mega Millions Prize Home
Published
10/23/2018
The New York Lottery knows there’s more than $1.6 Billion at stake with tonight’s Mega Millions drawing for a ...
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Laborers Recruit Apprentices
Published
10/23/2018
Long Island City, NY (October 23, 2018) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Asbestos, Lead, and Hazardous Waste Laborers, Local Union #78, will conduct a recruitment from No ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary September 2018 Area Unemployment Rates
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10/23/2018
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September 2018. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist ...
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New York State & Oswego Mayor Barlow Announce October 25 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion
Published
10/23/2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Oswego Mayor William J. Barlow today announced an October 25 roundtable event will take place in Oswego to discuss th ...
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Lodi Point State Park to Reopen Saturday
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10/23/2018
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that Lodi Point State Park on Seneca Lake will reopen Saturday, October 27 ...
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STATE PARKS ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF THE WEST RIVER SHORELINE TRAIL
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10/23/2018
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) announced today that work to convert the former West River Parkway into a multi- use recreational trail that connect ...
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Shutdown Operations at Tonawanda Coke Facility Complete
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10/23/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the safe completion of shutdown operations at the Tonawanda Coke facility. The f ...
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OGS OFFERING SPECIAL CAPITOL SUFFRAGE TOUR ON ELECTION DAY
Published
10/23/2018
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that a free tour of the Capitol focusing on the history of the suffrage movemen ...
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Published
10/23/2018
Who: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey Trust for Public Land State and ...
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Twenty-Two Companies Receive New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification
Published
10/22/2018
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the following twenty-two businesses have recently been certified by the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Division o ...
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Published
10/22/2018
Who: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey Trust for Public Land State and ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
10/22/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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Putnam County Store Owner Charged with Selling Contraband Cigarettes
Published
10/22/2018
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance suspended the registration required for a Putnam County gas station to sell tobacco products after agents with the department’s Criminal Inv ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES DEER MANAGEMENT PERMITS STILL AVAILABLE FOR HUNTERS
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10/22/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that remaining Deer Management ...
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DEC AND NEW YORK SEA GRANT ANNOUNCE $100,000 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR MARINE AND COASTAL PROJECTS
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10/22/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant announced today the availability of $100,000 for small grants for projects that will result in fulfillment o ...
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DEC AND DAM ANNOUNCE LIVE ADULT SPOTTED LANTERNFLY CONFIRMED IN SUFFOLK COUNTY
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10/19/2018
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (DAM) today confirmed that a single live and several dead adult a href="https://www.dec.ny.gov/animal ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR SPRING CREEK COASTAL RESILIENCY & ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT
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10/19/2018
DEC encourages public review of Environmental Assessment, public comments due Nov. 17
The New York State D ...
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Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $1 Billion
Published
10/19/2018
The estimated annuity value of the jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions Drawing has been increased to $1 billion. As the largest jackpot in the game’s history, it is the first to top the ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF THREE NEW REPLACEMENT BRIDGES IN ESSEX CHAIN LAKES COMPLEX
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10/19/2018
Improvements Include Safety Upgrades and Enhanced Aquatic Connectivity for Wildlifespan style="font-size: 11.0pt; co ...
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DEC Seeks Public Input on Draft Unit Management Plan for Sundown Wild Forest and Vernooy Kill State Forest
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10/18/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that it is seeking public input on the Sundown Wild Forest and the Vernooy Kill State Forest Draft Unit Management ...
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Winter Electricity and Natural Gas Bills Expected to Remain Flat; Slight Rise Possible for Natural Gas
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10/18/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announc ...
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PSC Simplifies Grid Connection for Energy Storage Systems
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10/18/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today updated the Standardized Interconn ...
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PSC Approves Independent Monitor for New York American Water
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10/18/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
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OGS EXPANDS SCHEDULE FOR FINAL WEEK OF FREE ‘CAPITOL HAUNTINGS’ TOURS
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10/18/2018
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the online registration for additional evening Capitol Hauntings tours is ...
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PSC Helps Financially Struggling National Grid Customers
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10/18/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
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PSC Seeks to Improve Utility Customer Service Performance
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10/18/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
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Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $970 million
Published
10/18/2018
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State’s Unemployment Rate Hits 4.1%, Reaches 30-Year Low
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10/18/2018
New York State’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in September 2018, reaching its lowest level since June 1988, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department ...
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COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL OCTOBER 18, 2018 AGENDA
Published
10/17/2018
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
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New York State Office for the Aging Reminds Older New Yorkers about Medicare Open Enrollment
Published
10/17/2018
New York State Office for the Aging Acting Director Greg Olsen reminds older New Yorkers that the Medicare open enrollment period runs from October 1 ...
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DEC Announces Improvements Underway to Enhance User Experience at Oneida Lake South Shore Boat Launch Site
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10/17/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced upgrades to the South Shore boat launch site located on the southern shore of Oneida Lake, east of the hamlet of Br ...
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PSC Seeks Comment On Community Distributed Generation Proposal
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10/17/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public S ...
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DOL Continues to Assist Displaced Tonawanda Coke Employees
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10/17/2018
New York State Department of Labor Rapid Response staff continues to engage Tonawanda Coke(TC) employees that have been impacted due to the site closure earlier this wee ...
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DEC Announces $300,000 for Municipalities for Zero-Emission Vehicles Purchase or Lease
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10/17/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that $300,000 is available from the State’s Environmental P ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
10/17/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
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DEC Announces Complete Shutdown of Coke Oven Production at Tonawanda Coke Facility
Published
10/16/2018
DEC Continues Rigorous Monitoring throughout Facility
The New York S ...
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Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $667,000,000
Published
10/16/2018
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DEC Hosts Student Scientists at 16th Annual "Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor"
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10/16/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that shorefronts up and down the Hudson River and the piers of New York Harbor are being take ...
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New York State Energy Storage Roadmap Public Statement Hearings Scheduled
Published
10/16/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it w ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, OCT. 16, 2018
Published
10/11/2018
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host an estimated 5,000 elementary schoo ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
10/15/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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DEC Commissioner Seggos Applauds Return of Conservation Officers from Anti-Poaching Trip to South Africa
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10/15/2018
South Africa Training Trip Videos and a href="https ...
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DEC Announces New Materials Deployed to Enhance Artificial Reefs on Fire Island, Moriches and Hempstead as Part of Largest Artificial Reef Expansion in New York State History
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10/15/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the deployment of new materials to enhance marine habitat at the Fire Island Reef, Moriches R ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES $135,000 TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN HUDSON RIVER’S SCENIC VISTAS
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10/15/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today the availability of $135,000 to help riverfront landowners and historic sites manage scenic v ...
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DEC STOCKS LAKE STURGEON INTO UPSTATE WATERS
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10/15/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that fisheries staff are busily stocking state-threatened lake sturgeon into several New York ...
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DEC to Stock Lake Sturgeon in Genesee River
Published
10/15/2018
WHAT: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and Aquarium of Niagara will ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, OCT. 16, 2018
Published
10/11/2018
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host an estimated 5,000 elementary schoo ...
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Lake Placid’s Combined Bobsled/Luge/Skeleton Track Slated to Open Tomorrow, Monday
Published
10/14/2018
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is set to open t ...
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DOL to Help Tonawanda Coke Facility Workers
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10/14/2018
The New York Department of Labor today dispatched a Rapid Response team to assist impacted workers from the Tonawanda Coke Corporations (TCC) plant with intensive job placement services and un ...
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DEC Statement on Shutdown of Tonawanda Coke Facility
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10/14/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is overseeing the safe shut down of the Tonawanda Coke Corporation’s (TCC) plant in Tonawanda, N ...
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STATE TO OVERSEE SAFE SHUTDOWN OF TONAWANDA COKE FACILITY AND ASSIST WORKERS
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10/12/2018
DEC to secure site, oversee plant shutdown to protect workers and surrounding community
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COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY OCTOBER 18, 2018 AGENDA
Published
10/12/2018
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
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State Agencies, Partners Kick Off National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Initiative for NY Businesses
Published
10/12/2018
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, in partnership w ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SUFFOLK COUNTY SHELLFISHING AREAS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
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10/12/2018
Shellfish harvesting areas in five Suffolk County towns have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish harvesting, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) anno ...
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SEALED BID AUCTION FOR FORMER CHATEAUGAY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY RESCHEDULED
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10/12/2018
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced the rescheduling of a sealed bid auction f ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 2018
Published
10/12/2018
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation invites the public to Get Outdoors with Smokey Bear and fish stock ...
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Published
10/12/2018
Who: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey Local elected ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, OCT. 16, 2018
Published
10/11/2018
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host an estimated 5,000 elementary schoo ...
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Sprinkler Fitters Recruit Apprentices
Published
10/11/2018
Latham, NY (October 30, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sprinkler Fitters, Local Union #669, will conduct a recruitment from November 05, 2018 through November 01, 2019 ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Savona October 18
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10/11/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Published
10/11/2018
Who: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey Local elected ...
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New York Department of State Announces Details for November’s Local Government Innovation Conference
Published
10/11/2018
The New York Department of State’s Division of Local Government Services is proud to announce the agenda and keynote speaker for the 4th Annual Local Government Innovation Conferen ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
10/10/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Romulus October 17
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10/10/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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** MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
10/10/2018
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Oct. 10, 2018) --- The North Atlantic Regional Figure Skating Championships return to La ...
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Eight Point Wind Public Statement Hearings Scheduled
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10/10/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment ...
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Hurricane Michael Forces Powerball Drawing Off the Air
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10/10/2018
Tonight’s drawing for $282M to be drawn from back-up location in Orlando
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Protect Yourself from Internet Scammers and Identity Thieves
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10/09/2018
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged taxpayers to remain vigilant to thwart cyber criminals and their in ...
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DEC Announces Final Materials Deployed to Complete Rockaway Reef as Part of Largest Artificial Reef Expansion in New York State History
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10/09/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the deployment of the final materials to complete the Rock ...
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New York State & Oneonta Mayor Herzig Announce October 11 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion
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10/09/2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig today announced an October 11 roundtable event will take place in Oneonta to discuss the up ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Batavia October 16
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10/09/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
10/09/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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DEC Reminds Hunters to Put Safety First This Hunting Season
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10/09/2018
With several hunting seasons underway and the start of big game season just weeks away, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil ...
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Public Hearings Scheduled for Galloo Island Transmission Line
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10/09/2018
CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS RELEASE: Informational Forum, Public Statement ...
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DEC TO HOST ‘GET OUTDOORS WITH SMOKEY BEAR’ AND FISH STOCKING EVENT
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10/09/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting the public to Get Outdoors with Smokey Bear and experience a fish stocking event on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Moun ...
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OMH, OASAS and DFS Announce New Program and Regulations to Help New Yorkers Access Insurance Coverage for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders
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10/09/2018
Behavioral Health Ombudsman Program will Educate Families and Individuals on Their Insurance Rights and Help When They Are Denie ...
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Public Hearings Scheduled for Galloo Island Transmission Line
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10/09/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced i ...
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DEC RELEASES DRAFT WEST OF HUDSON MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT
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10/09/2018
DEC RELEASES DRAFT WEST OF HUDSON MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT
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DEC RELEASES DRAFT WEST OF HUDSON MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT
Published
10/05/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today the release of the Draft West of Hudson Unit Management Plan (UMP) for public review and comment. The UMP encompass ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
Published
10/05/2018
Rock Tavern, NY (October 2, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund will conduct a recruitment from November 5, 2018 through November 1, ...
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Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Recruit Apprentices
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10/05/2018
Buffalo, NY (September 25, 2018) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #3, will conduct a recruitment from November 6, 2018 ...
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Division of Human Rights Publishes Brochure to Combat Discrimination Against Transgender Persons
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10/05/2018
Commissioner Helen Diane Foster today announced publication of a new agency resource to help New Yorkers fight against discrimination based upon gender identity. The a href="https://dhr.ny.gov/sit ...
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Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot is Now $420,000,000
Published
10/05/2018
The estimated jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is now $420,000,000. The $15,000,000 boost is based on str ...
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New York State Office of Mental Health Announces Free Upcoming Maternal Depression Conference in Albany
Published
10/05/2018
Albany, NY – The Office of Mental Health is pleased to announce a Maternal Depression Conference in Albany as part of New York State’s eff ...
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Media Advisory - New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Published
10/05/2018
Event Moved to Empire State Plaza Convention Center (Convention Hall)
WHO: State officials a ...
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PHOTO OPPORTUNITY MOVED
Published
10/04/2018
If you were planning to attend OMH’s “Lights Of Hope” ceremony for suicide awareness this evening at the Empire State Plaza, please be advised that we will be moving the ceremony ...
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DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ANNOUNCES FUNDING AVAILABLE UNDER THE FEMA UNIFIED HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Published
10/04/2018
$235.2 Million will be Available Nation-Wide for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
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Baron Winds Public Statement Hearings Scheduled
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10/04/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
Published
10/04/2018
As part of Governor Cuomo's Adventure NY initiative to connect New Yorkers with nature and the outdoors, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC ...
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Media Advisory: PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Published
10/03/2018
What: Candle Lighting in Honor of Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Where: Empire State Plaza, North reflecting pool, nearest the Capitol Building
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
10/03/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
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DEC ADVISES HOMEOWNERS TO CHECK FUEL OIL TANKS TO PREVENT LEAKS & SPILLS
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10/03/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today advised homeowners that heating fuel oil storage tanks should be inspected to ensure they will not leak or spill before recei ...
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State Parks Announces Opening of New Section of the Empire State Trail
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10/03/2018
The New York State Office of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) today announced a new 5-mile section of the Erie Canalway recreational trail between South Amsterdam a ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Saratoga October 10
Published
10/03/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
Published
10/03/2018
As part of Governor Cuomo's Adventure NY initiative to connect New Yorkers with nature and the outdoors, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC ...
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THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE LAUNCHES “YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE” PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT ADDICTION AMONGST TEEN OR YOUNG ADULTS.
Published
10/03/2018
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced the launch of a new addiction awareness c ...
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Nearly 120 Law Enforcement Officers from Across New York State Conduct Cutting-Edge Training Based on Real-World Events at Excelsior Challenge
Published
10/03/2018
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services today announced that nearly 120 law enforcement officers from across the state participated in c ...
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Published
10/03/2018
Who: Representatives of New York State Parks, local and state government officials
What:   ...
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DEC Advises Public to Be Alert for Moose in the Adirondacks
Published
10/02/2018
Motorists should be alert for moose on roadways in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas at this time of year during peak moose activity, advises the New York State Depa ...
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State Announces Opening of Supportive Housing for Homeless in Yates County
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10/02/2018
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced the opening of a $1.9 million permanent supportive housing project that will serve homeless individuals and families ...
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***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Published
10/02/2018
Who: Representatives of New York State Parks, local and state government officials
What:   ...
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DEC RELEASES PROPOSED PLAN TO EXPAND AND EXPEDITE CLEAN UP OF DZUS FASTENER STATE SUPERFUND SITE
Published
10/01/2018
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
10/01/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
10/01/2018
(Oct. 01, 2018) --- Below is a rundown, listing many of the events on the Whiteface Lake Placid fall/winter ...
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OGS TO HOLD PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TWO VACANT PARCELS IN LONG LAKE
Published
10/01/2018
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced a public auction of two state-owned properties located in the Town of ...
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Letchworth State Park Portageville Entrance Reopens
Published
10/01/2018
The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announced today the reopening of the Portageville Entrance at Letchworth State Park, the Parks’ southernmost entr ...
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Effective Immediately, DEC Re-Opens Vernooy Kill State Forest to Visitors
Published
10/01/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is re-opening the Vernooy Kill State Forest, located in Ulster County, to visitors, including hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts, ...
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DEC TEMPORARILY CLOSES VERNOOY KILL STATE FOREST, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Published
09/29/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is temporarily closing the Vernooy Kill State Forest, located in Ulster County, New York, to visitors. ...
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Roofers Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/28/2018
Albany, NY (September 26, 2018) - The Roofers JATC of the Capital District, Local Union #241, will conduct a recruitment from October 9, 2018 through October 8, 2019 for 10 roofer apprentices, the ...
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New York State & Plattsburgh Mayor Read Announce October 2 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion
Published
09/28/2018
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Plattsburgh Mayor Colin Read today announced an October 2 roundtable event will take place in Plattsburgh to discuss the upcoming 2020 Census and ...
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DEC Reminds Hunters: Deer Management Permit Application Deadline Draws Near
Published
09/28/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded hunters today that the deadline to apply for deer management permits (DM ...
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DEC Announces Two New Certified Climate Smart Communities
Published
09/28/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that Tompkins County has achieved silver certification as a Climate Smart Community, and the town of Ulysses has be ...
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State Parks Announces Endangered Great Lakes Piping Plover has 100% Success on Eastern Shores of Lake Ontario for First Time in 30 years
Published
09/28/2018
A pair of federally-endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers successfully nested at Sandy Island Beach State Park in Pulaski, NY this summer for the first time in decades. The Great Lakes Piping Plove ...
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Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Announces Upcoming Community Mental Health Event
Published
09/27/2018
Queens Village, NY - Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, a facility operated by the New York State Office of Mental Health, will be hosting a “Communi ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Published
09/28/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 7 Matt Marko and elected officials will recognize Tompkins County Legislature Chair Martha Robertson and Town of Ulysses Supervi ...
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REVISED: DEC Announces Lake Ontario Fisheries Meetings
Published
09/27/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced public meetings on the ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES LAKE ONTARIO FISHERIES MEETINGS
Published
09/27/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced public meetings on the ...
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New York State Office for the Aging and New York State Department of Health Remind Older Adults and Caregivers that September is Sepsis Awareness Month
Published
09/27/2018
The New York State Office for the Aging and the New York State Department of Health urge caregivers and older New Yorkers, particularly those with ch ...
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Staten Island Man is Sole Winner of $245.6 Million Powerball Jackpot
Published
09/27/2018
Forty-two-year-old Nandlall Mangal, from Staten Island, has come forward to claim the $245.6 million sole jackpot-winning ticket from the August 11, 2018 Powerball drawing.
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DEC Encourages All Outdoor Enthusiasts to Purchase New Red Trail Supporter Patch and Habitat and Access Stamps
Published
09/27/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of the second of threespan style="color: blac ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Published
09/27/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 7 Matt Marko and elected officials will recognize Tompkins County Legislature Chair Martha Robertson and Town of Ulysses Supervi ...
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OGS Announces Upcoming Construction And Consulting Opportunities
Published
09/27/2018
CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES& ...
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OGS To Award New Construction Contracts
Published
09/27/2018
RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner today announced that new construction bids have been awarded in the below counties. The awards are described in the listing ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Salt Point October 4
Published
09/27/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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Media Advisory
Published
09/27/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $245.6 million to a Staten Island man who won the sole jackpot prize from the August 11, 2018 Powerball/e ...
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Media Advisory
Published
09/26/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $245.6 million to a Staten Island man who won the sole jackpot prize from the August 11, 2018 Powerball/e ...
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Six Tips for Those Who Received Extensions to File Personal Income Tax Returns
Published
09/26/2018
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New Yorkers who obtained a six-month filing extension that returns must be filed on or before Monday, October 15.
The Ta ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES $636,015 IN PENALTY AND RESTORATION FUNDING FOR 2017 CON EDISON DISCHARGE TO EAST RIVER FROM FARRAGUT SUBSTATION
Published
09/26/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a $636,015 settlement of the enforcement action against Consolidated Edison Company of New Yo ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
09/26/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
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DEC Announces Two New Certified Climate Smart Communities
Published
09/26/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that two Sullivan County towns, Tusten and Bethel, have earned designation as New York’s 19th and ...
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Media Advisory
Published
09/26/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $245.6 million to a Staten Island man who won the sole jackpot prize from the August 11, 2018 Powerball/e ...
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Proposals Sought for Design and Establishment of Sojourner Truth Monument
Published
09/26/2018
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announced a request for proposals (RFP) from potential private sector partners to design, build and install a ...
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OGS WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROCUREMENT
Published
09/26/2018
RoAnn M. Destito, Commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services (OGS), today announced that OGS recently received a 2018 Achievement of Excellence i ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Poughkeepsie October 3
Published
09/26/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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OGS TO HOLD PUBLIC AUCTION FOR FARMSTEAD IN ONEIDA COUNTY
Published
09/26/2018
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced a sealed-bid public auction for state-owned property located at 5787 H ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Published
09/26/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 3 Director Kelly Turturro and elected officials will recognize Bethel Town Supervisor Daniel St ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Published
09/25/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 3 Director Kelly Turturro and elected officials will recognize Bethel Town Supervisor Daniel St ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Highway Equipment Auction Scheduled In Bear Mountain October 2
Published
09/25/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary August 2018 Area Unemployment Rates
Published
09/25/2018
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for August 2018. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
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DEC ‘ON THE FRONT LINES’ VIDEO FEATURES ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SARAH SAUCIER ON CLEANUP OF SARANAC LAKE SUPERFUND SITE
Published
09/25/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is proud to present the latest episode of “On the Front Lines,” the agency’s video series p ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
09/24/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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Laborers Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/24/2018
East Syracuse, NY (September 24, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Construction and General Laborers, Local Union #633, will conduct a recruitment from October 17, 2018 th ...
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Consumers May Place 1-Year Fraud Alert & Freeze on Credit Reports Free of Charge
Published
09/24/2018
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting New Yorkers that pursuant to changes in Federal Consumer Protection law, consumers may now place a one-year fraud alert and security f ...
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NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES ARBOR DAY POSTER AND ARTWORK CONTESTS
Published
09/21/2018
Original Artwork Entries Must Be Received by December 31, 2018
New York ...
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Hartsdale Man Wins $10,000,000 Lottery Scratch-off Prize
Published
09/21/2018
Sixty-six-year-old Michael Marks of Hartsdale is Westchester County’s newest Lottery millionaire. The long time Lottery player won his $10,000,000 prize on a $10,000 a Week for Life ...
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Media Advisory
Published
09/21/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Hartsdale man his $10,000,000 prize check at the A-Plus where he bought his lucky ticket. The Westchester County resident won his prize ...
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Media Advisory
Published
09/20/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Hartsdale man his $10,000,000 prize check at the A-Plus where he bought his lucky ticket. The Westchester County resident won his prize ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Lowville September 27
Published
09/20/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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Sealed Bid Auction For Former Chateaugay Correctional Facility Postponed
Published
09/20/2018
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced a sealed bid auction ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Community Network in Niagara County for Extraordinary Suicide Prevention Efforts
Published
09/18/2018
Albany, NY – The Community Network of Care for Children and Families in Niagara County, a collaboration of school districts and mental health stakeholders in ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Tompkins County Nonprofit Founders for Commitment to Suicide Prevention Efforts
Published
09/18/2018
Albany, NY – Scott MacLeod, Susan Hack, and their Tompkins County not-for-profit, The Sophie Fund, has been honored by the New York State Office of M ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Capital Region Suicide Attempt Survivor for her Extraordinary Peer-to-Peer Prevention Efforts
Published
09/18/2018
Albany, NY – Sarah Felman, a peer advocate from Albany, has been honored by the New York State Office of Mental Health for bringing peers to the forefront of ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Bronx Psychiatrist for her Efforts to Prevent Veteran Suicides
Published
09/18/2018
Albany, NY – Dr. Marianne Goodman, a Bronx psychiatrist, has been honored by the New York State Office of Mental Health for creating a lifes ...
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State’s Private Sector Job Count Grows by 8,900 in August 2018
Published
09/20/2018
In August 2018, New York State’s private sector job count rose by 8,900, or 0.1%, to 8,181,100, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. Sinc ...
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Media Advisory
Published
09/20/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Hartsdale man his $10,000,000 prize check at the A-Plus where he bought his lucky ticket. The Westchester County resident won his prize ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
09/19/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
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Line Workers Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/19/2018
Douglassville, PA (September 18, 2018) - The Northeastern Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Outside Electrical Industry will conduct a recruitment from October 14, 2018 through Oc ...
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Electricians Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/19/2018
Elmira, NY (September 18, 2018) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #139, will conduct a recruitment from October 12, 2018 through September 13, 20 ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Watertown September 26
Published
09/19/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES START OF SMALL GAME HUNTING SEASONS
Published
09/19/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that several small game hunting seasons open Oct. 1 in addition to several special youth-only ...
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DEC Announces Bowhunting Seasons for Deer and Bear
Published
09/19/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that bowhunting seasons for deer and bear will begin in the Northern Zone on Sept. 27 and in ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES FOURTH ROUND OF E-WASTE RECYCLING GRANTS TOTALING $900,000
Published
09/19/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that the fourth round of g ...
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DEC & ORDA ANNOUNCE PLANS TO MANAGE USE, LIMIT PARKING OVER COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
Published
09/19/2018
Shuttles will Transport Hikers between Olympic Sports Complex and Trailhead
The New York State ...
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Niagara Falls Welcome Plaza Project Update
Published
09/19/2018
No Threat to Public Health and Safety
During the continued construction ...
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NEW YORK STATE TO AUCTION MODULAR OFFICE TRAILER
Published
09/19/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced a modular office trailer located on the New York State University of New York Coll ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
09/18/2018
WILMINGTON, N.Y. (Sept. 18, 2018) --- Ranked by SKI Magazine as span style=" ...
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