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COST-SAVING VICTORY FOR NYS EMPLOYERS AFTER UNANIMOUS COURT OF APPEALS DECISION
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11/06/2017
New York State’s highest court has unanimously upheld the portion of the 2013 Business Relief Act that closed the Workers’ Co ...
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Take 5 Ticket Worth More Than $66,000 Sold in Cheektowaga
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11/07/2017
The New York Lottery today announced the single jackpot-winning ticket for the November 6 Take 5 drawing was sold in Erie County. Th ...
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BMW IBSF Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup Season Opens in Lake Placid November 9-10
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11/06/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The first intersection on the road to PyeongChang takes the world’s best bobsle ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
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11/06/2017
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 for Wednesday, November 8
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11/06/2017
Improvements Part of Governor Cuomo's Adventure NY Initiative to Connect New Yorkers with Outdoors
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United States Wins Two Medals at 2017 Cup of China
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11/06/2017
BY: U.S. Figure SkatingBEIJING, China --- Madison Chock and Evan Bates held onto second place and took the silver medal while Max Aaron/strong ...
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Take 5 Ticket Worth More Than $30,000 Sold in Eltingville
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11/06/2017
The New York Lottery today announced one of two jackpot-winning ...
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Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and Control Reminds New Yorkers to Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms This Weekend
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11/03/2017
As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this Sunday, all New Yorkers will set their clocks back one hour. Officials at the State Division of Homeland Security and ...
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Window Cleaners Recruit Apprentices
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11/02/2017
New York, NY (November 3, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Window Cleaning Division of Local Union 32BJ will conduct a recruitment from Decembe ...
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GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE PLACID'S OLYMPIC VENUES
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11/03/2017
ALBANY, N.Y. --- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced upcoming international winter qualifying events as athletes from around the world compete on Lake Pla ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION FLAX POND ACQUISITION TO PROTECT LONG ISLAND WATER QUALITY AND SUPPORT COASTAL RESILIENCY
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11/03/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a $2 million acquisition of an undeveloped land parcel on Flax ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES $150,000 IMPROVEMENTS TO SALMON RIVER FISH HATCHERY
Published
11/03/2017
Supported by Governor’s Adventure NY Initiative to Connect New Yorkers with Nature ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017
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11/02/2017
Supported by Governor Cuomo’s Adventure NY Initiative to Connect New Yorkers with Nature/st ...
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DEC UNVEILS PROPOSAL FOR NEW MARINE RESOURCES HEADQUARTERS AT NISSEQUOGUE RIVER STATE PARK
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11/02/2017
Proposed DEC Facility Would Improve Marine Resources Management and Protection and Supplement Law Enforcement Presence at Par ...
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Stormville Man Wins $1,000,000 Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
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11/02/2017
The New York Lottery today introduced Joseph Corsello of Stormville as New York’s newest Lottery millionair ...
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Media Advisory
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11/02/2017
Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check to Dutchess County’s 4th Lottery millionaire of 2 ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, NOV. 3
Published
11/01/2017
Supported by Governor Cuomo’s Adventure NY Initiative to Connect New Yorkers with Nature/st ...
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Media Advisory
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11/01/2017
Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check to Dutchess County’s 4th Lottery millionaire of 2 ...
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DEC to Operate Two Deer and Bear Check Stations on Opening Weekend
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11/01/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the agency will operate two deer and bear check stations on opening weekend of th ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
11/01/2017
(Nov. 1, 2017) --- Below is a rundown, listing many of the events on the Whiteface Lak ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
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11/01/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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DEC Proposes New Marine Resources Headquarters at Nissequogue River State Park
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11/01/2017
State Parks Also On-Hand to Discuss Latest Safety, Access and Recreational Efforts Underway in the Park
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State Announces Groundbreaking of Supportive Housing Project for Formerly Homeless Individuals with Disabilities
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11/01/2017
ALBANY, N.Y. - The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced the groundbreaking of a $3.3 million project to provide permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless ind ...
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Public Statement Hearings Scheduled for SUEZ Water Owego-Nichols, Inc.
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11/01/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commiss ...
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Media Advisory
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11/01/2017
Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check to Dutchess County’s 4th Lottery millionaire of 2 ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF GLENVILLE WATER LINE EXTENSION NEAR FORMER KENCO CHEMICAL CORPORATION SITE
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10/31/2017
Construction Completion Report Now Available to Public
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil ...
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New York State Announces Construction Underway on Veterans Housing in Utica
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10/31/2017
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced the ...
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DEC Announces Successful "CleanSweepNY" Collection
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10/31/2017
Program Promotes Safe, Legal Disposal of Obsolete Products
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UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017
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10/31/2017
WHO: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Deputy Commissioner Martin Brand w ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017
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10/30/2017
WHO: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will be ...
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Painters Recruit Apprentices
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10/30/2017
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for District Council #9 will conduct a recruitment from November 30, 2017 through December 13, 2017 for 50 painter, decorator, and paperhanger appren ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
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10/30/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
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Team USA Earns Three Medals at 2017 Skate Canada International
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10/30/2017
By: U.S. Figure SkatingREGINA, Saskatchewan - Team USA took home three m ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017
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10/30/2017
WHO: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will be ...
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Utica Liquor Store Owner Sentenced for Sales Tax Evasion
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10/30/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that the owner of a Utica liquor store has been sentenced for sales tax evasion.
Manuel D. Mendez, 61, of 202 King Stre ...
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DEC TEMPORARILY CLOSES SHELLFISHING AREAS IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES
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10/30/2017
Shellfish harvesting areas in several towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish harvesting, the New York State Department of Environmental Cons ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY:
Published
10/30/2017
Who: Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
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MEDIA ADVISORY:
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10/29/2017
Who: Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
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STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, NYC PARKS AND PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE CONFIRM DISCOVERY OF EMERALD ASH BORER IN PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN
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10/27/2017
Today the New York State Departments of Agriculture and Markets (DAM) and Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed the first-ever discovery of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in New York City. NYC Parks, ...
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Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
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10/26/2017
Peekskill, NY (October 27, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #21, Zone 1, will conduct a recruitm ...
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DEC REMINDS PUBLIC TO AVOID CAVES AND MINES TO PROTECT NEW YORK’S BAT POPULATIONS
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10/27/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today urged outdoor adventurers to suspend exploration of cave and mine sites that may serve as seasonal homes for hibernating bats ...
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DEC Proposes New Marine Resources Headquarters at Nissequogue River State Park
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10/27/2017
State Pa ...
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Electrical Engineer from Homer Wins $105M Mega Millions Jackpot
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10/26/2017
Wayne Harris of Homer is New York’s newest Mega Millionaire. The 58-year-old electrical engineer earned t ...
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Media Advisory
Published
10/26/2017
New York Lottery Spokeswoman Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check to the Cortland County Lottery ...
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Media Advisory
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10/25/2017
New York Lottery Spokeswoman Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check to the Cortland County Lottery ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
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10/25/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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Tickets for New York’s Bigger, Faster Mega Millions Game Go on Sale this Weekend
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10/25/2017
First drawing with the new 1 of 70 / 1 of 25 game matrix will take place Oct. 31 ...
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Media Advisory
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10/25/2017
New York Lottery Spokeswoman Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check to the Cortland County Lottery ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES TROUT STREAM MANAGEMENT MEETING IN TOWN OF CORTLANDT, WESTCHESTER CO.
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10/25/2017
As part of a statewide series of public meetings on trout stream management, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold a public me ...
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Take 5 Ticket Worth More Than $18,000 Sold in Hamburg
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10/25/2017
The New York Lottery today announced one of four jackpot-winning tickets for the October 24 Take 5 d ...
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BMW IBSF World Cup Racing Returns to Lake Placid Nov. 9-10
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10/24/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- For many of the world’s best bobsled and skeleton athletes the road to PyeongCh ...
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** PHOTO RELEASE **
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10/25/2017
Mt. Van Hoevenberg's Snowfactory Blows More than 500 Meters of Snow ahead of Camp
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Remaining Deer Management Permits Available for Hunters
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10/24/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that remaining Deer Management Permits (DMPs) in several Wildlife Management Units (WMU ...
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THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER IN BINGHAMTON
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10/24/2017
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new Voices Recovery and Community Outreach Center in Binghamton. The ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary September 2017 Area Unemployment Rates
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10/24/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September 2017. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist ...
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Take 5 Ticket Worth More Than $73,000 Sold in Fresh Meadows
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10/24/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a single jackpot-winning ticket for the October 23 Take 5 drawi ...
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United States Figure Skating Wins Two Gold Medals at Rostelecom Cup
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10/23/2017
BY: U.S. Figure Skating
MOSCOW, Russia — The United States won two gold medals at the 2017 Rostelecom Cup, the first of six comp ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
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10/23/2017
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 ANNOUNCES OCT. 25 START OF FURBEARER TRAPPING AND HUNTING SEASONS
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10/23/2017
Furbearer trapping and hunting seasons begin soon in many parts of New York State, and trappers should note special permit requirement ...
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Notice of Public Meeting
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10/23/2017
Public Meeting - New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission
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Take 5 Ticket Worth More Than $67,000 Sold in Fillmore
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10/23/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a single jackpot-winning ticket for the October 22 Take 5 drawi ...
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U.S. Paralympic Nordic Ski Team Trains in Lake Placid
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10/23/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (October 23, 2017) --- Four athletes will vie for two remaining spots when the U.S. Paral ...
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Buffalo Scratch-off Player Finally Hits the Big One
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10/20/2017
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented a ceremonial prize check worth $1,000,000 to James Helminiak of Buffalo. Helminiak won the $1,000,000 top priz ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES MARINE RESOURCES DIRECTOR GILMORE ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION
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10/20/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the agency’s Division of Marine Resources Director James Gilmore has been el ...
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$76,697 Take 5 Ticket Sold in the Bronx
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10/20/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a single jackpot-winning ticket for the October 19 Take 5 drawi ...
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Media Advisory
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10/20/2017
BUFFALO – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $1,000,000 to a Buffalo man who won the top prize on the popular New York ...
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Consumer Complaints Against Brooklyn-Based ESCO Prompts Action by the Public Service Commission
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10/19/2017
CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS RELEASE: No action was taken regarding a waiver requested by Utility Expense Reduction ...
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Public Service Commission Permits Upstate Communities Seeking Lower Electricity Bills and Clean Energy Options to Purchase Electricity on Behalf of Residents and Small Businesses
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10/19/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
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Media Advisory
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10/19/2017
BUFFALO – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $1,000,000 to a Buffalo man who won the top prize on the popular New York ...
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Public Service Commission Enacts First Consumer Protection Standards for Distributed Energy Resources
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10/19/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
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Consumer Complaints Against Brooklyn-Based ESCO Prompts Action by the Public Service Commission
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10/19/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
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Electricity Prices Expected to be Lower Than Average This Winter, Natural Gas Prices Up Slightly
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10/19/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced t ...
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PSC Resolves Central Hudson Meter Dispute
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10/19/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
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NYS Economy Added 84,400 Private Sector Jobs over the Past Year
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10/19/2017
From September 2016 to September 2017, New York State’s private sector job count rose by 84,400, or 1.1%, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of L ...
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Syracuse Retiree Wins $1,000 A Week For Life Lottery Prize
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10/19/2017
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented a ceremonial prize check worth at least $1,000,000 ...
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New York State Office of Mental Health Announces Expansion of Program Helping Individuals Transition from Inpatient Hospitalization to Community-Based Services
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10/19/2017
The NYS Office of Mental Health today announced the expansion of the transitional program, Pathway Home, into two New York City hospitals. This innovative program which helps individuals with ...
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Media Advisory
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10/19/2017
BUFFALO – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $1,000,000 to a Buffalo man who won the top prize on the popular New York ...
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OPWDD Works for Me Awards
Published
10/19/2017
Creating Job Opportunities in New York State
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$74,638 Take 5 Ticket Sold in East Flatbush
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10/19/2017
The New York Lottery today announced the single jackpot-winning ticket for the October 18 Take 5 ...
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Syracuse Retiree to Receive Lottery Prize Check worth at Least $1,000,000
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10/19/2017
SYRACUSE – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth at least $1,000,0 ...
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Manhattan Antique Store Charged With Felonies For Illegal Ivory Trade
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10/18/2017
The owner of a Manhattan-based antiques store, along with his corporation, was charged with multiple felonies in connection with illegal ivory sales i ...
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COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL OCTOBER 19, 2017 AGENDA
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10/18/2017
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 A. ...
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Laborers Recruit Apprentices
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10/18/2017
East Syracuse, NY (October 18, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Construction and General Laborers, Local Union #633, will conduct a recru ...
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Syracuse Retiree to Receive Lottery Prize Check worth at Least $1,000,000
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10/18/2017
SYRACUSE – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth at least $1,000,0 ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
Published
10/18/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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Media Advisory
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10/18/2017
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities will honor six businesses at its 9th Works for Me awards celebration which will also reco ...
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New York State Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan Named Recipient of MHANYS CEO Award
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10/18/2017
Dr. Ann Sullivan, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), has been named recipient of the 2017 CEO Award by the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS). The CEO ...
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Syracuse Retiree to Receive Lottery Prize Check worth at Least $1,000,000
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10/18/2017
SYRACUSE – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth at least $1,000,0 ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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10/18/2017
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
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10/17/2017
Hauppauge, NY (October 17, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from August 22, 2017 through ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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10/17/2017
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
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PSC Seeks Public Input on National Grid’s Proposed Substation
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10/17/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ...
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Media Availability for Advanced Active Shooter Training
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10/16/2017
What: Law enforcement and EMS first responders from western N ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
10/16/2017
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
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10/16/2017
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
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Cyber Security Awareness: Report Cyber Scams and Identity Theft
Published
10/16/2017
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is sharing tips to help taxpayers detect scams, protect sensitive information, and r ...
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$67,401 Take 5 Ticket Sold at East Ave. Wegmans in Brighton
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10/16/2017
The New York Lottery today announced one jackpot winning ticket for the October 15 Take 5 drawing was sold in Brighton. The ticket – worth $67,40 ...
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DEC Statement Regarding Appeal of FERC Decision on Millennium Pipeline Company’s Valley Lateral Project
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10/13/2017
Today the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed a formal challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) decision th ...
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COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY OCTOBER 19, 2017 AGENDA
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10/13/2017
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
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DEC Finalizes Consent Order with the Allied Waste Landfill for Odor Complaints
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10/13/2017
Allied Waste Niagara Falls Landfill in Niagara Falls, NY has been fined $75,000 after an investigation confirmed the landfill as the primary source of repeated sulf ...
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Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices
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10/13/2017
Albany, NY (October 13, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83, will conduct a r ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
10/12/2017
(October 12, 2017) --- Media requesting credentials for the Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2017 Para-bobsleigh World Cup event in Lake Placid, N.Y. can download the credential request form ...
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DEC Invites Public to Comment on Draft Lake Sturgeon Recovery Plan
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10/12/2017
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of a Draft Lake Sturgeon Recovery Plan for New York State that will help guide the agency and it ...
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Elevator Constructors Recruit Apprentices
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10/11/2017
Albany, NY (October 12, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union #35, will conduct ...
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OCTOBER 2017 PROCLAIMED AS NEW YORK STATE CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
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10/12/2017
The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced its participation in Cyber Security Awareness Month wi ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITIES
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10/12/2017
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced $1,137,113 in funding for 19 projects to help communities in the Hudson Riv ...
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$9,800,000 LOTTO Ticket Sold in Webster
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10/12/2017
The New York Lottery today announced one jackpot winning Quick Pick ticket for last night’s LOTTO drawing was sold in Webster. The ticket – w ...
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DEC COMMISSIONER SEGGOS JOINS ALBANY STUDENT SCIENTISTS FOR 15TH ANNUAL “DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE HUDSON AND HARBOR”
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10/12/2017
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 bustling w ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, OCTOBER 12
Published
10/11/2017
What: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will join doz ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
Published
10/11/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife a ...
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New York State Announces Opening of $86.8 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Project in the Bronx
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10/11/2017
The New York State Office of Mental Health and the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced the recent opening of Park House, an ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
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10/11/2017
What: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will join doz ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
10/10/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (October 10, 2017) – Even though temperatures have been well into the upper 6 ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
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10/10/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Worki ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017
Published
10/10/2017
What: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will join doz ...
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New York State Office for the Aging Reminds Older New Yorkers that Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15
Published
10/10/2017
Albany, NY—New York State Office for the Aging acting director Greg Olsen reminds older New Yorkers that the Medicare open enrollment period runs from October 15 through Dece ...
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Cyber Security Awareness: Protect Yourself
Published
10/10/2017
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is sharing tips to help taxpayers detect scams, protect sensitive information, and repo ...
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DEC Statement Regarding Discharge by the Niagara Falls Water Board
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10/09/2017
“The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is responding to a report from the Niagara Falls Water Board of overflows and discharges associated with the Niagar ...
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Media Advisory: New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
Published
10/06/2017
WHO: State officials including Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and members of the Division of Homeland S ...
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Media Advisory: New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony
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10/05/2017
WHO: State officials including Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and members of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES 20TH ANNUAL YOUTH WATERFOWL PROGRAM
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10/05/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding its 20th Annual Youth Waterfowl Program for young hunters on Long Island age ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES NEW YORK’S YOUTH BIG GAME HUNT KICKS OFF COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
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10/05/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that New York’s annual Youth Big Game Hunt is set for Columbus Day weekend. Oct ...
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DEC Statement Regarding Discharge by the Niagara Falls Water Board
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10/04/2017
"Late this afternoon, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation responded to a report from the Niagara Falls Water Board of overflows& ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
Published
10/04/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife a ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
10/03/2017
(October 4, 2017) --- The Skate America Grand Prix figure skating competition returns to Lake Placid, N.Y., ...
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** PHOTO RELEASE **
Published
10/04/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The 2017-’18 sliding season is officially underway at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg co ...
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New York Lottery wins back-to-back industry awards for creative advertising campaigns & player outreach
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10/04/2017
Once again, the New York Lottery’s innovative advertising and marketing campaigns via McCann New York have been recognized by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteri ...
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NYS Tax Department Announces Policy to Help Curb Untaxed Cigarette Sales
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10/04/2017
Retailers caught and found guilty of selling untaxed cigarettes in New York State risk losing other state-issued licenses, including lottery and alcohol sales.
The New York State Department ...
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2017 Lake Placid Hall of Fame Ticket Deadline Approaches
Published
10/03/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The 2017 Lake Placid Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Oct ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
10/03/2017
WHO: A delegation of 36 individuals from the World Union of Olympic Cities (WUOC) will be in Lake Placid this week to visit the 1980 Olympic venues and learn more about the Games&r ...
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Lake Placid Sliding Track set to Open Oct. 4
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10/03/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Who’s going to make up the United States’ bobsled, luge and skeleton 2018 ...
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DEC to Hold Public Meetings in Steuben and Livingston Counties on Trout Stream Management in New York State
Published
10/03/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that two public meetings will be held in Region 8 this fall as part of a series of statewide meetings on trout stream m ...
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Cyber Security Awareness: Don’t get scammed
Published
10/03/2017
In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will share tips in October to help taxpayers detect scams, protect sensitive informa ...
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DEC AND NOAA CELEBRATE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF HUDSON RIVER NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE
Published
10/03/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today celebrated the 35th anniversary of DEC’s Hudson River Nationa ...
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$72,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold at East Syracuse Nice N Easy
Published
10/03/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the October 2 Take 5 drawing was sold in East Syracuse. The ticket – a Quick Pick worth $72,177 - was sold at the Ni ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, OCTOBER 3, 2017
Published
10/02/2017
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
10/02/2017
(Oct. 2, 2017) --- Below is a rundown, listing many of the events on the Whiteface Lak ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
Published
10/02/2017
Rock Tavern, NY (October 2, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund will conduct a recruitment from Nov ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, OCT. 3
Published
10/02/2017
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
10/02/2017
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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$65,000 Take 5 Ticket Sold in the Bronx
Published
10/02/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the October 1 Take 5 drawing was sold in the Bronx. The ticket – a Free Play worth $65,005.50 - was sold at ...
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Vermont’s Ross Miner Added to Team USA’s Skate America Lineup
Published
09/30/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- U.S. Figure Skating recently added Ross Miner, a native of Burlington, Vt., to its me ...
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Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/11/2017
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Operating Engineers, Local Union #17, will conduct a recruitment from October 16, 2017 through October 27, 2017 ...
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Line Workers Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/11/2017
The Northeastern Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Outside Electrical Industry will conduct a recruitment from October 14, 2017 through October 13 ...
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Sprinkler Fitters Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/29/2017
Latham, NY (September 29, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sprinkler Fitters, Local Union #669, will conduct a recruitment from October 30, 2017 through November 02, 2018 ...
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Advisory: State Labor Department Announces Public Hearings on Employee Scheduling
Published
09/29/2017
The New York State Department of Labor hereby gives notice that it will hold public hearings to receive testimony about employer scheduling practices including "just-in-time," "call-in" or "on-call ...
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Indian Point Closure Task Force Discusses Decommissioning Process and Economic Development Opportunities
Published
09/29/2017
ALBANY — The Indian Point Closure Task Force, created earlier this year b ...
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Take 5 Ticket Worth More Than $63,000 Sold in Midtown
Published
09/29/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the September 28 Take 5 drawing was sold in Manhat ...
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Whiteface Lake Placid Fall Festivals Wraps up Flaming Leaves Festival
Published
09/28/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Bring the whole family and celebrate the fall season during the annual a href="http: ...
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DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos Statement on Peter Lopez Named EPA Region 2 Administrator
Published
09/28/2017
I wish to congratulate Peter Lopez on being named EPA Region 2 Administrator. While his arrival at EPA comes at a time of great uncertainty for the future of the agency, I look forward to wor ...
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Elevator Constructors Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/07/2017
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union #1, will conduct a recruitment from October 28, 2017 through November 11, 2017 for ...
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Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Announces New York State First Responders Conduct Major Exercise in Oneida County
Published
09/28/2017
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services today announced that more than 100 bomb technicians, explosive detection canine handlers, and t ...
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DEC TO TEMPORARILY RELOCATE TRAILHEADS FOR CASCADE, PORTER AND PITCHOFF (WEST) MOUNTAINS DURING BUSY COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
Published
09/28/2017
To Ensure Public Safety, State Route 73 Pull-offs will be Closed and Roadside Parking Prohibited during Holiday Weekend
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New York State Parks Announces Opening of New York City’s First Public Greenhouse at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
Published
09/28/2017
New York State Parks today announced the opening of New York City’s first public greenhouse, which will become a center of urban gardening and nutritional edu ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF WILDLIFE VIEWING TOWER AT UTICA MARSH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
Published
09/28/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the opening of a wildlife viewing tower in the Utica Marsh Wildli ...
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Stewart’s Shop in Berlin Sells $61,114 Take 5 Ticket
Published
09/28/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the September 27 Take 5 drawing was sold in Rensselaer County. The tick ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Published
09/28/2017
WHO: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
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Glaziers Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/07/2017
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Wappingers Falls, will conduct a recruitment from October 4, 2017 ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
Published
09/27/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife a ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Published
09/27/2017
WHO: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
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New York State Ends 5 MPH Boating Speed Limit Along St. Lawrence River
Published
09/27/2017
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today rescinded a five mile per hour boating speed limit within 600 feet of the S ...
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ORDA Announces a Public Informational Meeting to Unveil Adirondack Facilities Upgrades
Published
09/26/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) will host a Publ ...
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Electricians Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/26/2017
Orchard Park, NY (September 26, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #41, will conduct a recruitment from October 4, 2017 through September 26, 2018 ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
09/26/2017
NOTE: New Practice Time, 10-11:15 am(September 26, 2017) --- The NHL’s New ...
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DEC REMINDS HUNTERS: DEER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCT. 1
Published
09/26/2017
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil is reminding hunters to apply for deer management permits (DMPs) this week, ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline, DEC announced today.
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Public Statement Hearings Scheduled for Central Hudson Rate Cases
Published
09/26/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it will hold public statement hearings ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: First Responders Conduct Major Exercise at State Preparedness Training Center
Published
09/26/2017
Who: More than 100 first responders representing New York State’s bomb squads, explosive detection canine handlers and tactical teams. Part ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
09/25/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (September 25, 2017) --- Come to Wilmington, N.Y., this Satur ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
09/25/2017
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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Cortland County Resident hits $105M Mega Millions jackpot
Published
09/25/2017
A very lucky Cortland County resident is much, much ...
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DEC’S DRONE PROGRAM TAKES OFF
Published
09/25/2017
DEC Drones Dispatched to Assist in Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Texas and Puerto Rico
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Don’t Wait! Deadline Looms for Taxpayers Filing Personal Income Tax Returns on Extension
Published
09/25/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New Yorkers who obtained a filing extension that they must file their NYS income tax return on or before October 16.
The ...
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DEC ENCOURAGES PUBLIC TO PROMOTE ARBOR DAY WITH ARTWORK
Published
09/22/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting submissions for artwork to help celebrate Arbor Day 2018. The Arbor Day Planning Committee is accepting original a ...
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ADVISORY: STATE LABOR DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARING ON EMPLOYEE SCHEDULING
Published
09/22/2017
The New York State Department of Labor hereby gives notice that it will hold a public hearing to receive testimony about employer scheduling practic ...
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Three State Agencies Partner with the Queens Library to Host Workshops for the Self-Employed
Published
09/22/2017
Three state agencies have partnered with the Queens Library to sponsor free workshops aimed at helping business owners and independent contractors start and grow a business on a solid foundation.br / ...
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State and Local Officials To Host a Groundbreaking Event for Veterans Housing Project in Utica
Published
09/22/2017
UTICA – NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts will join with fellow state and local officials to break ground on the Central New York Veterans Outreach ...
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State and Local Officials To Host a Groundbreaking Event for Veterans Housing Project in Utica
Published
09/21/2017
UTICA – NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts will join with fellow state and local officials to break ground on the Centra ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES SUCCESS OF I BIRD NY
Published
09/21/2017
I Bird NY Challenge Engages Young People in Beginning Birding
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC ...
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Comment Sought regarding PSEG LI’s Utility 2.0 2017 Annual Update
Published
09/21/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Public Service (Department or D ...
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STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BOARD HOLDS MEETING ON SEPT. 27, 2017
Published
09/21/2017
Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 104, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ -- Office of Interoperable and Emergency Co ...
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DEC Grants Safe Harbor to Fishing Vessel Impacted by Hurricane Jose
Published
09/20/2017
Vessel Carrying 6,000 lbs of Fluke Destined for North Carolina Encountered Rough Seas and Emergency Conditions
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
Published
09/20/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife a ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
Published
09/20/2017
Albany, NY (September 20, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from May 4, 2017 through April ...
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Whiteface Oktoberfest Celebrates 26 Years
Published
09/20/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Come enjoy tall mugs of beer and festival fun in Wilmington, N.Y., Sept ...
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Missing Person
Published
09/20/2017
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DEC STRENGTHENS STATE’S SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS
Published
09/20/2017
Final Regulations Take Effect November 4, 2017
New York State ...
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National Health Service Corp Designation Provides NYS Office of Mental Health Staff Student Loan Assistance
Published
09/20/2017
The NYS Office of Mental Health announced that 19 additional outpatient sites have been designated as National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved locations. The designation comes with numerous ben ...
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DEC Eliminating Commercial Harvest of Diamondback Terrapin
Published
09/20/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that the agency is adopting regulations to eliminate commercial harvest of diamondbac ...
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Public Hearing Scheduled for Reserve Gas Company
Published
09/20/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ...
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DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons
Published
09/20/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that several small game hunting seasons open October 1. In addition, special youth-only hunti ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary August 2017 Area Unemployment Rates
Published
09/19/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for August 2017. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES START OF 2017-2018 TRAPPING SEASON ON OAK ORCHARD, TONAWANDA AND JOHN WHITE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS
Published
09/19/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the western New York trapping season for fox, raccoon, coyote, and other upland furbearing animals opens on Oc ...
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NYS Office of Mental Health Announces $3.5 million Federal Suicide Prevention Grant
Published
09/19/2017
The Office of Mental Health today announced that New York is the only state in nation to have received a grant award from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMH ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
09/19/2017
(September 19, 2017) --- The NHL’s New York Rangers are coming to Lake Placid, N.Y. for a teambuildin ...
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NEW YORK STATE AND U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE RELEASE FINAL PLAN OUTLINING PROJECTS TO RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND RECREATION ON ONONDAGA LAKE
Published
09/19/2017
Future Projects Fund to Provide Millions of Dollars for Additional Projects with Community Input
The New York State Department of Envir ...
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Ozone Park Deli Sells $60,090 Take 5 Ticket
Published
09/19/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the September 18 Ta ...
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DEC ENCOURAGES OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY ON SEPTEMBER 23
Published
09/19/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to participate in National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 23.
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DEC and State Police Provide Update on Search for Alex Stevens
Published
09/18/2017
On September 18, 2017, at approximately noon, a body positively identified as missing hiker, Alex Stevens, was located in the vicinity of Wallface Mountain, near Wallface Pond.
Essex County ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
09/18/2017
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 FOR TODAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Published
09/18/2017
WHAT: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers and the New York State Police will provide an update on the search for missing hiker Alex S ...
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