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Recent Press Releases from 67 agencies

  1. DEC BREAKS GROUND ON NEW OUTDOOR PAVILION AT MAURICE D. HINCHEY CATSKILL INTERPRETIVE CENTER Published 09/18/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced plans for a new outdoor pavilion at the Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center ...
  2. New 838 Area Code Takes Effect Published 09/18/2017   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
  3. $55,873 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Brighton Published 09/18/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the September 17 Take 5 drawing was sold in Rochester. The tic ...
  4. **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 09/18/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y.  (September 18, 2017)--- Back for its sixth year, the Lake Placid Brewfest, Saturday, Sept. 23, has become a beer lover’s paradise for the one of the l ...
  5. Monthly and Quarterly Sales Tax Filers: Don’t Delay; Submit Your Returns Today! Published 09/18/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded both monthly and quarterly sales tax filers that returns are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20. Co ...
  6. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Published 09/15/2017 Improvements Part of Governor Cuomo's Adventure NY span style="font-size: 14 ...
  7. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Published 09/15/2017 Improvements Part of Governor Cuomo's Adventure NY span style="font-size: 14 ...
  8. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES NEARLY $1 MILLION TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SUPPORT SERVICES Published 09/15/2017 The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced that nearly $1 million has been awarded to 10 providers to add Family Support Navi ...
  9. MEDIA ADVISORY: Published 09/15/2017 Who:              Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul         &nb ...
  10. Expanding Access to Clean Energy, New York Begins New Compensation for Solar Power and Other Distributed Energy Published 09/14/2017   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
  11. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #3 Niagara Falls/Buffalo Published 09/14/2017 Buffalo, NY (September 14, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #3, will conduct a recruitment from October 3, 2017 t ...
  12. Central Hudson Agrees to Make Customer Service Improvements Published 09/14/2017   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
  13. National Grid’s Long Island Gas Company Faces Gas-Safety Review Published 09/14/2017   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
  14. PSC OKs $13 Million Charter Communications Settlement Published 09/14/2017   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today span style="c ...
  15. PSC Denies Request of 2 ESCOs to Serve Low-Income Energy Customers Published 09/14/2017   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
  16. STATE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION RELEASE DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR STATE HIGHWAYS IN THE ADIRONDACK PARK Published 09/14/2017 Public Hearings on Proposal Set for September 28, October 3 and 4 New York State Department of Transport ...
  17. NYS Economy Adds Private Sector Jobs for 5th Consecutive Month Published 09/14/2017 In August 2017, the state’s private sector job count rose by 1,700, or less than 0.1%, to 8,094,500. This marked the fifth consecutive month in which the state’s economy has added priva ...
  18. MEDIA ADVISORY: Published 09/14/2017 Who:              Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul         &nb ...
  19. ** PHOTO RELEASE ** Published 09/13/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- On Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, Lake Placid, N.Y., joined other U.S. Olympic host cit ...
  20. Celebrate Lake Placid Brewfest Saturday, Sept. 23 Published 09/13/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The Lake Placid Brewfest returns for its sixth year, bringing back dozens of brewerie ...
  21. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 AGENDA Published 09/13/2017   Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
  22. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights Published 09/13/2017 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 ...
  23. DEC PROMOTES TRAIL SAFETY DURING PEAK FALL HIKING SEASON Published 09/13/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded hikers to follow important safety measures while visiting New York’s trails during the prime fall hiking seaso ...
  24. DEC CONFIRMS EMERALD ASH BORER IN NORTHERN NEW YORK Published 09/13/2017 EAB Discovered through State’s Trapping Program The New ...
  25. DEC INVITES PUBLIC TO 21ST ANNUAL SALMON RIVER HATCHERY OPEN HOUSE Published 09/13/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the agency is holding the 21st Annual Salmon River Hatchery Open House and Family Day on Saturday, ...
  26. SALSA BAND CONJUNTO IMAGEN TO HEADLINE HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION ON SEPTEMBER 23 Published 09/13/2017 New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the state’s annual celebration of Latin culture, will featur ...
  27. $62,613 Take 5 Ticket Sold in the Bronx Published 09/13/2017   The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the September 12 Take ...
  28. Nathan Kline Institute Scientists Receive Major Federal Funding for Alzheimer’s Research Published 09/12/2017 ORANGEBURG, NY - The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) announced today it has secured $20 million in federal grant fu ...
  29. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Published 09/13/2017 Who:  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ke ...
  30. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES UPCOMING RELEASE OF “REVERSING THE STIGMA,” A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT ADDICTION AND RECOVERY IN NEW YORK STATE Published 09/12/2017 The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the upcoming release of a new documentary about addiction and reco ...
  31. UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Published 09/12/2017 Who:  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional  br / ...
  32. TEA AND GIFT SHOP OPENS ON THE CONCOURSE Published 09/12/2017   Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that a new tea and gift shop, Practical Magic Tea, is now open on the Empire State Plaza concourse./div ...
  33. Indian Point Closure Task Force to Hold 2nd Meeting Published 09/12/2017 ALBANY — The New York State Department of Public Service (Department) today announced t ...
  34. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SPECIAL CAPITOL FALL TOURS Published 09/12/2017 New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that online registration is now available for special Capitol suffrage tours ce ...
  35. NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Saranac Lake 9/19 Published 09/12/2017 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
  36. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 09/11/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
  37. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Published 09/11/2017 Who:  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Executive Deputy Commissioner, Kenneth L ...
  38. DEC AWARDS MORE THAN $200,000 FOR MOHAWK RIVER BASIN PROGRAM GRANTS Published 09/11/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced more than $200,000 in Mohawk River watershed grants for six projects. The grants, funded by the state’s Envir ...
  39. **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 09/08/2017 (SEPTEMBER 08, 2017) --- The Skate America Grand Prix figure skating competition returns to Lake Placid, N. ...
  40. Commission Issues Preliminary September 14, 2017 Agenda Published 09/08/2017 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
  41. DEC TO HOST “SCIENCE ON THE RIVER” OPEN HOUSE ON SEPTEMBER 23 Published 09/08/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that DEC will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Hudson River Research Reserve at an interactive &ldq ...
  42. Kensington & Parkville Deli Sells $64,259 Take 5 Ticket Published 09/08/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the September 7 Take 5 drawing was sold in Brookly ...
  43. NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Newark 9/14 Published 09/07/2017 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
  44. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/07/2017 The Laborers International Union of North America, Local Union #785, will conduct a recruitment from September 5, 2017 through August 31, 2018 for three skilled con ...
  45. Cement Masons Recruit Apprentices Published 09/07/2017 The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Cement Masons, Local Union #111, will conduct a recruitment from September 21, 2017 through August 16, 2018 for ...
  46. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/07/2017 The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #417, will conduct a recruitment from September 15, 2017 through September 14, 2018 for 10 ironworker (outside) apprentices, the New ...
  47. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/07/2017 The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Laborers, Local #1822, will conduct a recruitment from September 11, 2017 through August 06, 2018 for five skilled construction craft laborer app ...
  48. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/07/2017 The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Eastern New York Laborers Training Center will conduct a recruitment ...
  49. Soon-to-be Retired Accountant from Gansevoort Wins $5,000,000 Lottery Scratch-Off Prize Published 09/07/2017 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega awarded a Gansevoort woman her $5,000,000 Lottery prize check today at the Xtra Mart on Saratoga Road in Fort Edward. Forty-nine-y ...
  50. DEC ISSUES THE FOLLOWING NOTICE Published 09/07/2017 Beginning on September 13, 2017, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will raise the fine for litter ...
  51. FREE JAZZ ON THE PLAZA CONCERT SERIES BEGINS SEPTEMBER 13 Published 09/07/2017 The Jazz Series presented by Cornerstone at the Plaza, a new addition to the Summer at the Plaza series of events, will feature free Wednesday evening performances from 5 to 7:30 by Alex Torres on ...
  52. Media Advisory Published 09/07/2017 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Gansevoort woman her $5,000,000 prize check at the Xtra Mart where she purchased her lucky ticket. The soon to be ...
  53. DEC RELEASES THIRD DRAFT MUTE SWAN MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HEARINGS Published 09/06/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the completion of a revised draft state management plan for mute swans. DEC made s ...
  54. Media Advisory Published 09/06/2017 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Gansevoort woman her $5,000,000 prize check at the Xtra Mart where she purchased her lucky ticket. The soon to be ...
  55. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights Published 09/06/2017 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 ...
  56. $63,370 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Cairo Published 09/06/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the September 5 Take 5 drawing was sold in Cairo. The t ...
  57. Media Advisory Published 09/06/2017 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Gansevoort woman her $5,000,000 prize check at the Xtra Mart where she purchased her lucky ticket. The soon to be ...
  58. CANCELLED Published 09/06/2017 Due to inclement weather, the Ride and Drive Event at Bear Mountain State Park has been cancelled for today. The event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 13th.
  59. NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In West Seneca 9/13 Published 09/06/2017 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
  60. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 09/06/2017 Who:              New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation What:   & ...
  61. Fall Festival Season Almost Here … Three Weeks of Celebrating Autumn Published 09/05/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Fall festival season is upon us and Whiteface Lake Placid ...
  62. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 09/05/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
  63. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 09/05/2017 Who:              New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation What:   & ...
  64. DEC ANNOUNCES EARLY BEAR HUNTING SEASONS BEGIN SOON Published 09/05/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil S ...
  65. Statement from Commissioner Roberta Reardon on Labor Day Published 09/04/2017 Labor Day was born out of the sacrifice, strife, and hard work of labor unions across America in the late 1800’s. This holiday is of particular importance at the New York State Department of ...
  66. **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 09/01/2017 (Sept. 1, 2017) --- Below is a rundown, listing many of the events on the Whiteface La ...
  67. DEC STATEMENT REGARDING NIAGARA FALLS WATER BOARD REPORT ON JULY 29 BLACK WATER DISCHARGE Published 09/01/2017 As part of the State’s ongoing investigation directed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo into the July 29 black water discharge into the lower Niagar ...
  68. DEC ANNOUNCES 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEW YORK’S RECYCLING LAWS Published 09/01/2017 Efforts Highlight Cuomo Legacy of Environmental Stewardship State Department of Environmental C ...
  69. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 09/01/2017 Who:              New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation What:   & ...
  70. DEC ANNOUNCES 9th ANNUAL ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST FOR FIFTH GRADERS Published 09/01/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting submissions for the 9th annual 5 ...
  71. $31,659 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Liverpool Published 09/01/2017   The New York Lottery today announced a top-prize ticket for the ...
  72. PERB Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act Published 09/01/2017 The New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) today announced the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Public Employees’ Fair ...
  73. DEC Extends Public Comment Period on Draft Chronic Wasting Disease Plan Through September 15 Published 08/31/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC will accept written comments on the draft New York State Interagency Chronic Wasting ...
  74. DEC ENCOURAGES OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS TO PURCHASE A HABITAT/ACCESS STAMP Published 08/31/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today issued a reminder and encouraged outdoor enthusiasts to consider purchasing ...
  75. Six Companies Receive New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification Published 08/31/2017 The Office of General Services Commissioner today announced that the following six businesses have recently been certified by the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Division of Service-Disable ...
  76. DEC ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THREE SHELLFISHING AREAS Published 08/31/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the temporary closure of three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during th ...
  77. NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Unadilla 9/7 Published 08/31/2017 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
  78. Media Advisory Published 08/31/2017 Yolanda Vega will present over-sized prize checks to three multi-million dollar Lottery winners representing Long Island, Manhattan and Queens. Winners include a genera ...
  79. DEC FINALIZING HUDSON RIVER PCB SAMPLING EFFORT TO EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF FEDERAL DREDGING CLEANUP Published 08/30/2017 EPA Allows Unacceptable Levels of PCBs to Remain in River PCBs Pose Continuing Threat to Public Health and Environme ...
  80. Media Advisory Published 08/30/2017 Yolanda Vega will present over-sized prize checks to three multi-million dollar Lottery winners representing Long Island, Manhattan and Queens. Winners include a genera ...
  81. Media Advisory Published 08/30/2017   The next meeting of the New York State Procurement Council has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 11 a.m. in Meeting Room 6, North Concourse Level, ...
  82. DEC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF SEPTEMBER CANADA GOOSE HUNTING SEASONS Published 08/30/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that Canada goose hunting seasons open during the first week of September.  &ldq ...
  83. DEC ANNOUNCES LAKE ONTARIO FISHERIES MEETINGS Published 08/30/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the public will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the u ...
  84. $60,509 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Hopewell Junction Published 08/30/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the August 29 Take 5 drawing was ...
  85. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights Published 08/30/2017 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 ...
  86. Media Advisory Published 08/30/2017 Yolanda Vega will present over-sized prize checks to three multi-million dollar Lottery winners representing Long Island, Manhattan and Queens. Winners include a genera ...
  87. NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Albany 9/6 Published 08/30/2017 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
  88. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 30 Published 08/30/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will report on the State’s independent sampling of Hudson River sediments to fully assess the extent of ...
  89. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 Published 08/29/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will report on the State’s independent sampling of Hudson River sediments ...
  90. Former Owner of Niagara Falls Collision Shop Charged with Sales Tax Evasion Published 08/29/2017 The New York State Depa ...
  91. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 08/28/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
  92. DEC ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING SERIES ON TROUT STREAM MANAGEMENT IN NEW YORK STATE Published 08/28/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that public meetings will be held in each DEC region this fall to provide an overv ...
  93. Single-Session Tickets on Sale Monday for 2017 Skate America Published 08/28/2017 By:span style="font-size: 10.0pt; color: blac ...
  94. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 Published 08/25/2017 Held at Gantry Plaza State Park and at Pier 51 along Hudson River Park Only WHO can prevent wildfires?   ...
  95. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 Published 08/25/2017 Held at Gantry Plaza State Park and at Pier 51 along Hudson River Park Only WHO can prevent wildfires?   ...
  96. DEC: NIAGARA FALLS WATER BOARD VIOLATED WATER QUALITY STANDARDS DUE TO AUGUST 15 COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW Published 08/25/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that the Niagara Falls Water Board violated ...
  97. DEC Statement on Waste Water Treatment Plant Spill - Penn Yan Published 08/24/2017 Today, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) immediately responded to a spill at the Village of Penn Yan wastewater treatment plant and worked to contain ...
  98. Waverly Man Receives $1,000,000 Lottery Scratch-Off Prize at the Great New York State Fair Published 08/24/2017 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega awarded a Waverly man with his $1,000,000 Lottery prize check today at the Great New York State Fair. Forty-three-year-old Neil Br ...
  99. Department of Civil Service Announces Availability of 500 New State Government Internships to Expose Next Generation of Leaders to Public Service Careers Published 08/24/2017 Students Must Apply Before September 12, 2017 Fall Application Deadline p style="text-align: cen ...
  100. Brisk Powerball Ticket Sales in New York Leads to Three $1,000,000 Second Prize Tickets Sold in Manhattan & Cheektowaga Published 08/24/2017 Powerball fever was in full force throughout New York for yesterday’s $758.7 million jackpot with $23.7 million in New York sales for the single day. While the jackpot winning ticket ...
  101. MEDIA ADVISORY: State and Local Officials To Host Roundtable on Not-for-Profit Partnerships with State Government Published 08/24/2017 ALBANY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Interagency Coordinator for Nonprofit Organizations Fran Barrett, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts, and r ...
  102. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 Published 08/23/2017 DEC Forest Rangers, Staff and Volunteer Crew Spent Two Weeks Helping to Contain the Gibralt/stron ...
  103. Media Advisory Published 08/24/2017 SYRACUSE – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will be at the Great New York State Fair to award a Waverly man with his $1,000,000 scratch- ...
  104. MEDIA ADVISORY: State and Local Officials To Host Roundtable on Not-for-Profit Partnerships with State Government Published 08/23/2017 ALBANY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Interagency Coordinator for Nonprofit Organizations Fran Barrett, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts, and r ...
  105. Media Advisory Published 08/23/2017 SYRACUSE – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will be at the Great New York State Fair to award a Waverly man with his $1,000,000 scratch- ...
  106. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 Published 08/23/2017 DEC Forest Rangers, Staff and Volunteer Crew Spent Two Weeks Helping to Contain the Gibralt/stron ...
  107. New York's Powerball Jackpot at $700 Million – 2nd highest in game history Published 08/23/2017 Tonight’s Powerball drawing has a jackpot of $700 million – the second highest jackpot in the game’s history.   Today in just New York State, Pow ...
  108. OGS TO AWARD NEW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Published 08/23/2017   RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner today announced that new construction bids have been awarded in the below ...
  109. OGS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION AND CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES Published 08/23/2017   CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES ...
  110. Media Advisory Published 08/23/2017 SYRACUSE – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will be at the Great New York State Fair to award a Waverly man with his $1,000,000 scratch- ...
  111. Public Statement Hearing Scheduled for Bristol Water Works Corporation Published 08/22/2017   ALBANY —  The New York State Public Service Commiss ...
  112. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary July 2017 Area Unemployment Rates Published 08/22/2017 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2017. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. ...
  113. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 08/21/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respo ...
  114. DEC Announces Successful Remediation of Former Brookfield Avenue Landfill Published 08/21/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the successful completion of a comprehensive cleanup of the ...
  115. Brooklyn Bust – 2,700 Cartons of Contraband Cigarettes Seized Published 08/21/2017 The New York State Departm ...
  116. DEC Statement on Spill at Momentive Performance Materials Published 08/18/2017 On Friday, at approximately 3:30p.m., New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Spills Response unit and DEC staff stationed on-site immediately responded to report of a spill o ...
  117. DEC Announces Temporary Closure of Shellfish Lands in Suffolk County Published 08/18/2017 Particular shellfish harvesting areas in the Town of Huntington and the Town of Southold, in Suffolk County, have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish h ...
  118. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Decision Denying Constitution Pipeline Appeal Published 08/18/2017 Today, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied the Constitution Pipeline Company’s legal challenge to DEC’s denial of the company’s applic ...
  119. Media Advisory: State Board of Real Property Tax Services Will Meet Wednesday, August 23 Published 08/18/2017 The State Board of Real Property Tax Services will meet at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2017.  The meeting will be held in Conference Room A on the second floor of Building 9 on the W.A. H ...
  120. MEDIA ADVISORY: Briefing on Ride Inspections at the Great New York State Fair Published 08/18/2017 When: Monday, August 21, 2017 – Noon What:/stro ...
  121. DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $48,000 REHAB OF HUNTER MOUNTAIN FIRE TOWER Published 08/18/2017 Celebration Planned Saturday, August 19, for 100th Anniversary of Tower p style="margin: 0i ...
  122. Powerball Jackpot for Saturday Jumps to $535 Million Published 08/18/2017 The jackpot for tomorrow night’s Powerball drawing is now $535,000,000 making it the 5th largest jac ...
  123. NYS DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR AND AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS ANNOUNCE THAT RIDE INSPECTIONS ARE UNDERWAY AT THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE FAIR Published 08/18/2017 State Labor Department and Independent Investigators Verify Rides Have Passed Safety Inspections  Non-Dest ...
  124. DEC ANNOUNCES HOMELAND SECURITY TRAINING EXERCISES PLANNED FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 18th IN SHINNECOCK BAY AND GREAT PECONIC BAY Published 08/18/2017 Today, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) and their East End Maritime law enforcement partners ar ...
  125. DEC NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE COMMUNITY RECOVERY PROJECTS Published 08/17/2017 Governor Cuomo Announced $3 Million Commitment to Manage Spread of Invasive Pest in June 2017 ...
  126. DEC ANNOUNCES ‘OPERATION BLUE TRIDENT’ TRAINING EXERCISES FOR THURSDAY AUGUST 17, 2017 Published 08/17/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the agency’s Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) and partners from East End Maritime law enforcem ...
  127. NYS Adds 18,800 Private Sector Jobs in July 2017, Sets New Record Employment High Published 08/17/2017 In July 2017, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 18,800, or 0.2%, to 8,100,400, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State De ...
  128. Purchase Skate America All-Event Tickets Published 08/16/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Only a handful of all-event tickets remain available for the Nov. 24-26, 2017 Skate A ...
  129. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights Published 08/16/2017 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 ...
  130. NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Hornell 8/23 Published 08/16/2017 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
  131. DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $150,000 IN IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTH/SOUTH LAKE CAMPGROUND IN GREENE COUNTY Published 08/16/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced improvements to the North/South Lake Campground in the town of Hunter, Greene County, under the State’s Adven ...
  132. UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 – 1:00 P.M. Published 08/16/2017 Governor Cuomo has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to undertake a comprehensive investigation into discharges of wastewater into the Niagara River. DEC of ...
  133. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 – 1:00 P.M. Published 08/16/2017 Governor Cuomo has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to undertake a comprehensive investigation into discharges of wastewater into the Niagara River. DEC of ...
  134. Tax Professionals Warned of Emerging Scams Targeting Client Information Published 08/16/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is warning tax professionals of several new fraud schemes aimed at stealing sensitive client information. The Tax Department is joining the IRS ...
  135. $61,252 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Solvay Published 08/16/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the August 15 Take 5 drawing was sold in Solvay. T ...
  136. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 16 - 2 P.M. Published 08/15/2017 Operation Blue Trident is a DEC-led, multi-agency homeland security training exercise on eastern Long Island that will deploy more than 100 personnel from 23 local, state and federal agencies to co ...
  137. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 16 Published 08/15/2017 As part of Governor Cuomo’s Adventure NY initiative, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will unveil new public access improvements at North South Lake Campgroun ...
  138. DEC Statement on Potential Discharge from the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant Published 08/15/2017 DEC is currently investigating a potential discharge from the Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant. DEC Environmental Conserv ...
  139. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017 - 2 P.M. Published 08/15/2017 Operation Blue Trident is a DEC-led, multi-agency homeland security training exercise on eastern Long Island that will deploy more than 100 personnel from 23 local, state and federal agencies to co ...
  140. Second Public Hearing Set for Taconic State Park Draft Master Plan Published 08/15/2017 Who:                          The New York State Office ...
  141. Saranac Lake Man is Set For Life with $5,000,000 Scratch-off Win Published 08/15/2017 Semi-retired restaurant worker John Lewis, 56, of Saranac Lake, has claimed a top-prize on the Set For Life scratch-off game. Lewis is a snow bird who moved back t ...
  142. DEC ANNOUNCES SECOND STATE RECORD FISH ESTABLISHED FOR 2017 Published 08/15/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that Jason Bair of Macedon, Wayne County, reeled in a state record-breaking freshwater drum from Oneida Lake, Oneid ...
  143. Lower East Side Gift Shop Sells $58,970 Take 5 Ticket Published 08/15/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the August 14 Take 5 drawing was sold in Manhattan ...
  144. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 Published 08/15/2017 As part of Governor Cuomo’s Adventure NY initiative, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will unveil new public access improvements at North South Lake Campgroun ...
  145. **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 08/15/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Aug. 15, 2017) --- Thirty-one hockey players are in Lake Placid, N.Y. this week, participating in the 2017 USA Hockey Women's U18 National F ...
  146. Media Advisory Published 08/15/2017 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Saranac Lake man his $5,000,000 prize check at the Tops Friendly Market where he purchased his ticket. The semi-r ...
  147. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 08/14/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respo ...
  148. Media Advisory Published 08/14/2017 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Saranac Lake man his $5,000,000 prize check at the Tops Friendly Market where he purchased his ticket. The semi-r ...
  149. DEC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPONSORED PHEASANT HUNT PROGRAM Published 08/14/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the start of the application period to hold a ...
  150. Media Advisory Published 08/14/2017 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Saranac Lake man his $5,000,000 prize check at the Tops Friendly Market where he purchased his ticket. The semi-r ...
  151. $54,385 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Huntington Published 08/14/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the August 13 Take 5 drawing was ...
  152. NYS Tax Department Reminds Parents and Students about Tax Free Shopping During Back-to-School Season Published 08/14/2017 The New York State Departme ...
  153. Two Take 5 Tickets Worth $31,439 Each Sold in Queens Published 08/11/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two top-prize tickets for the August 10 Take 5 drawing were sold in Queens. The tickets, both Quick Picks, are each worth $31,439. The ...
  154. CAPITOL PARK AFTER DARK MOVIE SERIES BEGINS AUGUST 16 WITH ‘KEY LARGO’ Published 08/11/2017 The return of outdoor movie nights in Albany has arrived and will feature popular films on three Wednesdays in August at 8 p.m. in West Capitol Park. Those attending the movies should come ...
  155. DEC ANNOUNCES DRILLING OPERATIONS UNDERWAY TO ASSESS CONTAINMENT OPTIONS FOR U.S. NAVY/NORTHROP GRUMMAN CONTAMINATION PLUME Published 08/10/2017 DEC Paying for Accelerated Testing and will Pursue Costs from Polluters p styl ...
  156. PSC Joins Effort to Raise Awareness for National 811 Dig Safely Day Published 08/10/2017   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission), to encourage res ...
  157. Tomorrow’s Mega Millions Jackpot is Now $393 Published 08/10/2017 The jackpot for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is now $393,000,000. The $11,000,000 jump is due to brisk sales acros ...
  158. New York State Highlights Success of Summer Jobs Program Published 08/10/2017 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today highlighted the success of the Summer Youth Employment Program, as the summer begins to wind ...
  159. NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Waterford 8/16 Published 08/10/2017 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
  160. $62,945 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Fresh Meadows Published 08/10/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the August 9 Take 5 ...
  161. MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday August 10, 2017 – 2:00 P.M. Published 08/10/2017 Governor Cuomo has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to fully an ...
  162. MEDIA ADVISORY: Thursday August 10, 2017 – 2:00 P.M. Published 08/09/2017 Governor Cuomo has directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to fully analyze containment options of the ...
  163. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights Published 08/09/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation La ...
  164. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Joins Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers to Host Special Events Published 08/09/2017 Events Scheduled August 14 to 21 Help Citizens Learn to Preserve and Protect Treasured Areas for Generations to Come ...
  165. DEC Announces State Hunting and Trapping Education Courses Are Gearing Up Published 08/09/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded all new hunters and trappers planning to go afield this seaso ...
  166. Queens Convenience Store Sells $1M Mega Millions Ticket Published 08/09/2017 The New York Lottery today announced Lucky Lottery & Convenience at 178-29 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica sold a second-prize Mega Millions ticket for drawing hel ...
  167. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 08/08/2017 Orchard Park, NY (August 8, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #22, wil ...
  168. UPDATED: MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 Published 08/08/2017 DEC Forest Rangers, Staff and Volunteer Crew Spent Two Weeks Helping to Contain the Sunrise Fire in Lolo National Fore ...
  169. DEC and NYSERDA Recognize Sullivan County as a Model for Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Build Climate Resiliency Published 08/08/2017 Sullivan County Designated as Certified Climate Smart Community and Clean Energy Community/strong ...
  170. NYPA, DEC, STATE POLICE AND ADIRONDACK PARK AGENCY ANNOUNCE START OF WOOD PELLET BIOMASS BOILER PROJECT AT ESSEX COUNTY STATE OFFICE COMPLEX Published 08/08/2017 Renewable Energy System Will Heat Three State Agency Office Buildings in the North Country/s ...
  171. Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot is Now $350 Million Published 08/08/2017 The jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is now $350,000,000. The $4,000,000 jump is due to brisk sales ...
  172. POSTPONED: MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 Published 08/08/2017 DEC Forest Rangers, Staff and Volunteer Crew Spent Two Weeks Helping to Contain the Sunrise Fire in ...
  173. $58,767 Take 5 Ticket Sold in Central Harlem Published 08/08/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket worth $58,767 was sold for the August 7 Take 5 drawing ...
  174. Three Companies Receive New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification Published 08/08/2017 The Office of General Services Commissioner today announced that the following three businesses have recently been certified by the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Division of Service-Disab ...
  175. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 08/08/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewi ...
  176. Media Advisory for August 8, 2017 Published 08/08/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 3 Director Kelly Turturro will recognize Sullivan County as a leader in reducing greenhouse emi ...
  177. Media Advisory for Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Published 08/08/2017 Who: State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Executive Deputy Commissioner Ken Lynch and DEC R ...
  178. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 Published 08/07/2017 DEC Forest Rangers, Staff and Volunteer Crew Spent Two Weeks Helping to Contain the Sunrise Fire in Lolo National For ...
  179. Media Advisory for August 8, 2017 Published 08/07/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Region 3 Director Kelly Turturro will recognize Sullivan County as a leader in reducing greenhouse emi ...
  180. Media Advisory for Tuesday, August 8, 2017 Published 08/07/2017 State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Executive Deputy Commissioner Ken Lynch and DEC Regional Director Bob Stegemann will hold a formal groundbreaki ...
  181. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 08/07/2017 Who:              Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation    ...
  182. DEC Statement on Search for Wayne Lamicela Published 08/05/2017 On Saturday, at approximately 1pm, a caretaker for private property located Mr. Lamicela, in a wooded area, while checking on the property. Mr. Lamicela was barefo ...
  183. Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices Published 08/03/2017 New Hampton, NY (August 5, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Operating Engineers, Local Union #825, will conduct a recruitment from September 5, 2017 through Septemb ...
  184. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 08/03/2017 Rochester, NY (August 5, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #33, will conduct a recruitment from September 5, 2017 ...
  185. DEC Statement Published 08/04/2017 More than a dozen DEC Forest Rangers, a DEC K-9 Unit, a New York State Police aviation unit helicopter with infrared camera, four K-9 units from the NYS Federation of Search and Rescue teams and vo ...
  186. *UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY* Published 08/04/2017 Who:              Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation    ...
  187. Child Support Awareness Month Begins in New York State Published 08/04/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced the beginning of Child Support Awareness Month in New York State. August is recognized as Child Support Awareness Month nationwide.&n ...
  188. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 08/04/2017 Who:              Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation    ...
  189. TEA AND GIFT SHOP COMING TO THE CONCOURSE Published 08/04/2017   Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced Practical Magic Tea, a new tea and gift shop that will be opening on the Empire State Plaza concourse in ...
  190. ** PHOTO RELEASE ** Published 08/03/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The Lake Pla ...
  191. Watertown Deli Sells $30,634 Take 5 Ticket Published 08/03/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there were two top-prize winning tickets sold for the August 2 Take 5 drawing. One ...
  192. DEC ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENTS AT MEACHAM LAKE CAMPGROUND IN NORTHERN ADIRONDACKS Published 08/03/2017 Improvements Include New ADA Accessible Boat Launch, Parking Area and Green Infrastructure Features p style="te ...
  193. Mega Millions & Powerball: A $609 Million Weekend Published 08/03/2017 Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot: $323M; Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot: $286M ...
  194. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE Published 08/03/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. issued an Air Quality Health Advi ...
  195. THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND TO HEADLINE NEW YORK STATE’S ANNUAL FOOD FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 9 Published 08/03/2017   New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the lineup for the annual New York State Food Festival, ...
  196. OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities Published 08/03/2017 RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner today announced bidding for twelve construction contracts listed below by county. /sp ...
  197. OGS To Award New Construction Contracts Published 08/03/2017 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 awa ...
  198. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 Published 08/02/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will destroy more than one ton of illegal ivory confiscated through state enforcement efforts over the last two years. The ivory tu ...
  199. OGS TO HOLD PUBLIC AUCTION FOR TWO-STORY DWELLING IN ROCKLAND COUNTY Published 08/01/2017   New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced a public auction for state-owned property located in ...
  200. New York’s First Con Edison’s ‘Shared Solar’ Project for Low-Income Customers is Approved Published 08/02/2017   ALBANY —  The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved a larg ...
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