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Top-Prize Winning Tickets for March 24 Take 5 Drawing Sold in Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan
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03/27/2017
The New York Lottery today announced there were three top-prize-winning tickets sold for the March 24 Take 5 drawing. The ...
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New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces March 28 Seneca Falls Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming
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03/27/2017
New York’s Responsible Play Partnership – consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Ab ...
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Public Hearings Set for RG&E and NYSEG Wind Storm Investigation
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03/27/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Public Service (Department) ann ...
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NYS Tax Department Announces More Free Tax Filing Assistance Events Ahead of the April 18 Filing Deadline
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03/27/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced additional free tax filing assistance will be available in New York City and Long Island. Tax Department employees will be on h ...
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**Video & Photo Release **
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03/26/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The 56 campers arrived, in Lake Placid, N.Y, today, Sunday, March 26, to participate in the fou ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
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03/24/2017
Menands, NY (March 26, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Finishing Trades Ins ...
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Tile, Marble, Terrazzo Workers Recruit Apprentices
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03/23/2017
Long Island City, NY (March 24, 2017) - The Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Joint Apprenticeship and Training Com ...
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DEC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO MONITOR STREAMS AND RIVERS
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03/24/2017
WAVE volunteer training starts in May at multiple locations
The ...
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Two Winning Take 5 Tickets Worth More Than $32,029 Each Sold in the Bronx and Manhattan
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03/24/2017
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Free Tax Filing Assistance Available in the Capital Region
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03/24/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in the Capital Region to take advantage of a free tax filing assistance event scheduled for Saturday, M ...
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New York State Encourages Schools to Apply Now for Spring Field Trip Grants to NYS Parks and Historic Sites
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03/23/2017
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded New Yorkers that the state is o ...
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New York State Encourages Schools to Apply Now for Spring Field Trip Grants to NYS Parks and Historic Sites
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03/23/2017
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded New Yorkers that the state is o ...
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New York State Encourages Schools to Apply Now for Spring Field Trip Grants to NYS Parks and Historic Sites
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03/23/2017
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded New Yorkers that the state is o ...
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DEC Proposes Additional Free Fishing Days
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03/23/2017
Based on Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s signed legislation in 2014 authorizing additional statewide free fishing days, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposi ...
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New York State Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.4% in February; Lowest Since 2007
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03/23/2017
In February 2017, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 12,300, or 0.2%, to 8,045,400, a new all-time record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New ...
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Oceanside 7-Eleven Sells Take 5 Top Prize-Winning Ticket Worth More Than $62,136
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03/23/2017
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning Free Play Quick Pick was sold for last night’s Take 5 drawing. The person (or persons) h ...
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$1 Million-Winning Powerball Second Prize Ticket Sold in Manhattan
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03/23/2017
The New York Lottery today announced there was one $1,000,000-winning Powerball ticket for last night’s drawing sold in Manhattan. The ticket was p ...
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DEC GIVES HOMEOWNERS GUIDANCE TO AVOID PROBLEMS WITH BEARS AND CONFLICTS WITH COYOTES
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03/23/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on how to prevent negative encounters with black bears and conflicts with co ...
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Check Your Eligibility: Millions of Dollars Available to NYS Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers
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03/23/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to check their eligibility for the a href="https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/ ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
03/23/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (March 23, 2017) --- Fourteen of the 19 remaining 1980 USA Hockey team players will be ba ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY**
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03/22/2017
WHO: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
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**MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY**
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03/22/2017
WHO: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
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New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces Community Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming
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03/22/2017
Meeting occurring during National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
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New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces Community Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming
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03/21/2017
Meeting occurring during National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
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Take 5 Free Play Ticket Worth $61,569 Sold in Mariners Park
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03/21/2017
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket for the March 20 Take 5 drawing was sold at the Shoprite ...
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New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces Community Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming
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03/21/2017
Meeting occurring during National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
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3rd Annual Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp Begins Sunday in Lake Placid
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03/21/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Fourteen of the 19 remaining 1980 USA Hockey team players will be back in Lake Placid, N.Y., Sunday through Wednesday, March 26-30, to participate in the thir ...
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Free Tax Filing Assistance Available in Central New York
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03/21/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in Central New York to take advantage of three free tax filing assistance events scheduled for March 22 ...
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Southampton Stop & Shop Sells Top-Prize-Winning Take 5 Ticket Worth $57,609
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03/20/2017
The New York Lottery today announced the sole top-prize winning ticket for the March 19 Take 5 drawing was sold at th ...
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Oceanside Card Store Sells Jackpot-Winning LOTTO Ticket Worth More than $8 Million
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03/20/2017
The New York Lottery today announced one jackpot-winning Quick Pick ticket was sold for the March 18 LOTTO drawing. The ti ...
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Extended Call Center Hours for Taxpayers Ahead of Sales Tax Deadline
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03/20/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that it will extend the hours of its call center today, March 20, to assist taxpayers filing sales tax returns before the midni ...
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Roofers Recruit Apprentices
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03/16/2017
Cicero, NY (March 17, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Local Union #195, will conduct a recruitment from April 17, 2017 through ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Buffalo
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03/17/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a top prize winning ticket for the March 16 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at Wegmans at 675 Alberta Drive in Buffalo. The ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Bronx
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03/17/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a top prize winning ticket for the March 16 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at 5203 Ca Liquors at 5203 Broadway in the Bronx ...
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Bronx Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
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03/17/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that a Bronx tax preparer has pleaded guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony.
Cruz D. Acevedo, 49, of 2115 Was ...
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Owner of a Rome Auto Sales Business Sentenced for Tax Evasion
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03/17/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that the owner and operator of an auto sales business located in Rome was sentenced for sales tax fraud.
Ricky J. Hoke, ...
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New York State Office of Information Technology Services Announces Winners of New York State's "Kids Safe Online" Poster Contest
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03/17/2017
March 17, Albany, NY – The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced the ...
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College Students Encouraged to Apply for DEC’s Annual Summer Internship Program
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03/17/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is encouraging students who have completed at least two years of college to apply for summer job o ...
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NYS Tax Department Urges Increased Vigilance as Tax-Season Scams Affect Additional New York-based Employers and their Employees
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03/17/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, along with the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, today renewed its warning for all New York tax preparers and human ...
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New York State ITS Employees Recognized for Leadership and Excellence to Advance New York’s IT Agenda
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03/16/2017
March 16, Albany NY - The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced that 60 ITS ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES CLEANUP OF NEIGHBORHOODS NEAR FORMER GENEVA FOUNDRY TO START THIS SUMMER
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03/16/2017
DEC Seeking Property Owner Permission Required For Work to Begin
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservatio ...
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Hobey Baker Memorial Award Announces Top Ten Finalists
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03/16/2017
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March 15, 2017
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DEC’S ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES TOP CATCHES IN 2016
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03/16/2017
As reflected by the entries in the State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC’s) Angler Achievement Awards Program, 2016 was another exceptional year for anglers fishing the ...
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Two Winning Take 5 Tickets Worth More Than $28,270 Each Sold in Roslyn Heights and Jamaica, Queens
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03/16/2017
The New York Lottery today announced there were two top-prize winning tickets for the March 15 Take 5 drawing. The tickets ...
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Winning Cash4Life Ticket Worth $1,000 A Week For Life Sold in Brooklyn
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03/15/2017
The New York Lottery today announced a second prize-winning ticket for the March 13 CASH4LIFE drawing was sold in Brooklyn ...
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NYS Council on Children and Families Launches a ‘How-To’ Guide for Expecting and New Parents
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03/15/2017
What new parent has not wished for extra help and information during pregnancy and their baby’s first years? The New York State Council on Children and Families has a new Parent Guide to prov ...
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Men’s ECAC Hockey Championship Weekend Broadcast Information
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03/15/2017
ALBANY, N.Y. -- ECAC Hockey has partnered with American Sports Network (ASN) to televise and BoxCast to str ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
03/15/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Stella has packed plenty of POW-der, leaving several inches to several feet of snow, ...
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** PHOTO RELEASE **
Published
03/14/2017
Updated with new storm total at Whiteface Mountain.
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- For those of us who thought ...
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** Photo Release **
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03/14/2017
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- For those of us who thought Stella was going to be another miss today, were we ever wr ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary January 2017 Area Unemployment Rates
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03/14/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for January 2017. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic ...
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Event Cancelled
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03/14/2017
This event has been cancelled. Will be rescheduled at a future date.
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Event Cancelled
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03/13/2017
This event has been cancelled. Will be rescheduled at a future date.
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New York State Office for the Aging Director Offers Winter Safety Tips for Older New Yorkers
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03/13/2017
Albany, NY—New York State Office for the Aging Acting Director Greg Olsen reminds older New Yorkers and caregivers to take ...
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Media Advisory
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03/13/2017
Yolanda Vega will present a graduating college senior with an over-sized prize check for a guaranteed $1 million annuity prize and $1,000 A Week For Life there ...
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Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
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03/13/2017
Glenmont, NY (March 13, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Operating Engineers, Local Union #106, will conduct a recruitment from April 12, ...
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NEW YORK STATE'S WATER QUALITY RAPID RESPONSE TEAM ANNOUNCES NEW ACTIONS TO ADDRESS WATER CONTAMINATION IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
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03/13/2017
DEC Directs Facility to Cease Distribution of Finished Compost Until Investigation is Complete ...
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Men’s ECAC Hockey Championship Tournament Friday & Saturday in Lake Placid
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03/13/2017
ALBANY, N.Y. -- ECAC Hockey Sunday night, March 12, announced the pairings for the 2017 ECAC Men's Hockey C ...
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Media Advisory
Published
03/13/2017
Yolanda Vega will present a graduating college senior with an over-sized prize check for a guaranteed $1 million annuity prize and $1,000 A Week For Life there ...
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Glaziers Recruit Apprentices
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03/09/2017
Long Island City, NY (March 10, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Finishing Trades Institute of New York will conduct a recruitm ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for Western New York Region in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the Western New York Region's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the p ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for New York City in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced New York City's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the projected needs ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for Southern Tier Region in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the Southern Tier Region's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the proj ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for Mohawk Valley Region in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the Mohawk Valley Region's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the proj ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for Hudson Valley Region in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the Hudson Valley Region's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the proj ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for Finger Lakes Region in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the Finger Lakes Region's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the proje ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for North Country Region in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the North Country Region's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the proj ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for Central New York Region in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the Central New York Region's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the p ...
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State Labor Department Announces Top 5 Trending Jobs for Long Island Region in 2017
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03/10/2017
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the Long Island Region's Top Five Trending Jobs for 2017 -- selected by labor market analysts based on occupational survey data and the projec ...
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Poughkeepsie Couple’s Historic $10 Million Jackpot Helps New York Lottery Celebrate 50th Anniversary
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03/09/2017
Check presentation part of day-long celebration of Lottery’s 50th anniversary & partnership with Stewart’s Shops/s ...
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PSC Provides Choices for Municipalities to Install Energy-Saving Street Lights
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03/09/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ...
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Commission Issues $85,000 Penalty for Dig Safely Violations
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03/09/2017
ALBANY — As a result of tougher penalty sanctions approved by Governor An ...
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Utilities Directed to Improve Accuracy of Electric Reliability, Gas Safety and Customer Service Standards
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03/09/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today directed the State’s major elect ...
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Utilities to Develop Energy Storage Projects, Expanding Efforts to Create Renewable Power Systems Across New York
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03/09/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) is ...
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New York State Economy Tops 8 Million Private Sector Jobs; Statewide Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.6%
Published
03/09/2017
In January 2017, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 28,500, or 0.4%, to 8,035,600, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State ...
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Public Service Commission Adopts Landmark Order to Value Distributed Clean Energy Systems
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03/09/2017
Reforms Benefit All New Yorkers by Boosting Solar Development and New York’s Clean Energy Economy/spa ...
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Department of Civil Service Announces Hundreds of New State Government Internships Available through New New York Leaders Initiative
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03/09/2017
Students Encouraged to Apply Before April 20, 2017 Summer Session Deadline
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Use Your Smartphone or Tablet: A Convenient Tax Filing Option
Published
03/09/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers of the array of convenient features and services available to them through www.tax.ny ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Published
03/09/2017
Investment in upstate historic buildings soaring
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, ...
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***Media Advisory***
Published
03/09/2017
NY Lottery’s 50th Anniversary ticket offers largest-ever scratch-off cash prize in state history
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Commission Issues Final March 9, 2017 Agenda
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03/08/2017
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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DEC ANNOUNCES CONVICTION OF MANHATTAN ANTIQUE MERCHANT IN IVORY CASE
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03/08/2017
The corporation that owns a Manhattan art and antique store pled guilty to selling illegal elephant ivory in New York State’s first Class D felony conviction since new ivory legislation was i ...
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Finalists Named for Men’s ECAC Hockey Conference’s Tim Taylor Coach-of-the-Year Award
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03/08/2017
BY: Men's ECAC HockeyALBANY, N.Y. --/st ...
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DEC: RESIDENTIAL BRUSH BURNING IN NYS PROHIBITED THROUGH MAY 14
Published
03/08/2017
Ban reduces wildfire risks, protects lives and property
The Department of Environmental Conserv ...
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***Media Advisory***
Published
03/08/2017
NY Lottery’s 50th Anniversary ticket offers largest-ever scratch-off cash prize in state history
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**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Published
03/08/2017
Investment in upstate historic buildings soaring
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Freeport
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03/08/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Troy
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03/08/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Governor Cuomo Designates Gregg C. Sayre as Interim Chair of the Public Service Commission; Interim CEO of the Department of Public Service
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03/08/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Public Service announced today that Govern ...
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It’s the Final Give Back Sunday at Whiteface
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03/08/2017
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Re-discover Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y., this ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Published
03/07/2017
Investment in upstate historic buildings soaring
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, ...
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***Media Advisory***
Published
03/07/2017
NY Lottery’s 50th Anniversary ticket offers largest-ever scratch-off cash prize in state history
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DEC ANNOUNCES RAINBOW TROUT SAMPLING DATES FOR FINGER LAKES
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03/07/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Paul D’Amato today announced the dates and locations for the annual sampling of the rainbow trout run in Finger ...
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Down to Eight for Men’s ECAC Hockey Crown
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03/07/2017
ALBANY, N.Y. --- The opening round of the men’s ECAC Hockey Tournament went according to script with ...
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DEC: GENESEE RIVER ANGLER DIARISTS WANTED
Published
03/07/2017
Please Note: Contact number for Region 9 Fishieries Office below.New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) welcomes angler observations as DEC ...
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DEC: GENESEE RIVER ANGLER DIARISTS WANTED
Published
03/06/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) welcomes angler observations as DEC begins its angler diary program on the Genesee River in Allegany and Wyoming counties. The di ...
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***Media Advisory***
Published
03/06/2017
NY Lottery’s 50th Anniversary ticket offers largest-ever scratch-off cash prize in state history
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Electricians Recruit Apprentices
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03/06/2017
Hauppauge, NY (March 6, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry of Nassau and Suffolk Counties will conduct a recruitment from April 5, 2017 throug ...
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Electricians Recruit Apprentices
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03/06/2017
Rochester, NY (March 6, 2017) - The Rochester Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local Union #86, will conduct a recruitment from April 05, 201 ...
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Office of Mental Health Announces Hundreds of Behavioral Health Employment Opportunities in 2017/2018
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03/06/2017
ALBANY – The Office of Mental Health (OMH) today announced that it plans to hire several hundred Mental Health Therapy Aides (MHTAs) over the next two years ...
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Residents and Businesses Prepare for New 838 Area Code
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03/06/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES 2016 IS SAFEST YEAR FOR NEW YORK HUNTERS
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03/06/2017
The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the 2016 hunting season in New York had only 13 hunting-related shooting incidents, the lowest number on record since D ...
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Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices
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03/02/2017
Oswego, NY (March 4, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast Area, Local Union #175, will conduct a recruitment from April 4, 2017 through March 6, ...
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Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices
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03/02/2017
Rochester, NY (March 4, 2017) –The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #46, will conduct a recruitment from April ...
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** PHOTO RELEASE **
Published
03/03/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Colder temperatures are coming back this weekend at both Whiteface and Gore Mountains ...
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Commission Issues Preliminary March 9, 2017 Agenda
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03/03/2017
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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GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW YORK-OWNED SKI RESORTS TO BE POWERED BY 100 PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2030
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03/03/2017
Belleayre, Gore & Whiteface Become First Eastern-Based Ski Resorts to Partner with The Climate Reality Project I AM PRO SNOW Proje ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
03/03/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (MARCH 3, 2017) --- Due to Wednesday and Thursday’s inclement weather, race officia ...
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Insulation & Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices
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03/02/2017
Long Island City, NY (March 2, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Heat & Frost Insulators, Local Union #12, will conduct a recrui ...
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DEC: GENESEE RIVER ANGLER DIARISTS WANTED
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03/02/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) welcomes angler observations as DEC begins its angler diary program on the Genesee River in Allegany and Wyoming counties. The di ...
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Gore and Whiteface Re-Start their Snowguns
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03/02/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Colder temperatures are coming back this weekend at both Gore and Whiteface Mountains ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
03/02/2017
(March 2, 2017) --- Below is a rundown of the remaining events on ORDA’s winter 2017 events’ ca ...
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Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold in Clifton Park
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03/02/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Red Hook
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03/02/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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2017 Cross Country Junior National Championships Come to Lake Placid
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02/17/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The United States’ cross country ski team may be focused on next February&rsquo ...
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Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
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03/01/2017
Ithaca, NY (March 01, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #267, will conduct a recruitment from Apr ...
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DEC REMINDS ANGLERS TO RELEASE SAUGER DURING THE RESTORATION PERIOD
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03/01/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded anglers that the possession of the sauger species of fish is strictly prohibited and anglers should familiarize them ...
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THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES $250,000 IN FUNDING TO SUPPORT NEW YORK CERTIFIED RECOVERY PEER ADVOCATES
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03/01/2017
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced $250,000 in ...
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Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
Published
03/01/2017
Syracuse, NY (March 01, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #267, will conduct a recruitment from A ...
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Electricians Recruit Apprentices
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03/01/2017
Watertown, NY (March 1, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #910, will conduct a recruitment from April 3, 2017 th ...
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College Students: Don’t Forget to Take Advantage of Valuable Money Savers While Filing Your Tax Returns
Published
03/01/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded college students who earned income in New York State during 2016 to file their tax returns.
“Understanding tax res ...
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ECAC Hockey Post Season Begins Friday
Published
02/28/2017
ALBANY, N.Y. - ECAC Hockey has announced the pairings for the best-of-three first-round of the 2017 ECAC Me ...
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DEC ADOPTS NEW FRESHWATER FISHING REGULATIONS
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02/28/2017
New freshwater fishing regulations go into effect April 1, 2017, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today.
“New York Sta ...
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Four Questions to Ask before Hiring a Tax Preparer
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02/28/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged taxpayers to ask their tax preparer four simple questions before trusting them with their private information. An estimated 70 ...
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Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/27/2017
Elmira, NY (February 27, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Area Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #112, will conduct a recruitment from Feb ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
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02/27/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, a ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Kingston
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02/27/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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DEC ANTICIPATES EARLY SALAMANDER AND FROG MIGRATION
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02/24/2017
Community volunteers throughout the Hudson Valley are getting out their raingear and clipboards in anticipation of annual breeding migrations of salamanders and frogs, which may occur as soon Satur ...
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Commissioner Basil Seggos and Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka regarding today’s guilty plea in the November shooting of Environmental Conservation Officer James Davey
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02/24/2017
Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "Today, Alan Blanchard is taking responsibility for his dangerous and reckless conduc ...
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Tour of Wilmington Whiteface Bike Races come to Wilmington Region
Published
02/23/2017
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- There is no better time than right now to go find and set up your indoor bike stationa ...
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2017 NYSPHSAA Nordic Skiing Championships Moved to North Creek Ski Bowl
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02/23/2017
NORTH CREEK, N.Y. --- Monday and Tuesday’s, Feb. 27-28, 2017 New York State Public High School Athlet ...
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Middletown Man Wins $10,000 a Week for Life on Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
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02/23/2017
Robin Poptanich from Middletown is Orange County’s newest Lottery millionaire. Poptanich won the jackpot prize on the popular $10,000 a Week for Life scratch ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Cheektowaga
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02/23/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $1,000,000 Sold in Center Moriches
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02/23/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Media Advisory
Published
02/23/2017
FORT MONTGOMERY – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth at least $10,000,000 to a Middletown man ...
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Media Advisory
Published
02/22/2017
FORT MONTGOMERY – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth at least $10,000,000 to a Middletown man ...
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Men’s ECAC Hockey Regular Season Wraps Up this Weekend
Published
02/22/2017
ALBANY, N.Y. --- The men’s ECAC Hockey Conference r ...
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Media Advisory
Published
02/22/2017
FORT MONTGOMERY – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth at least $10,000,000 to a Middletown man ...
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DEC RELEASES TACONIC PLASTICS STACK EMISSION RESULTS IN PETERSBURGH
Published
02/21/2017
State continues to hold Taconic Plastics accountable in Petersburgh
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (D ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
02/21/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizati ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES FALCONRY, WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR, AND LEASHED TRACKING DOG EXAMINATIONS
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02/21/2017
Examinations for individuals seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
Published
02/21/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (February 21, 2017) – The nation’s top junior cross country skiers (age ...
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New York’s Powerball Jackpot Increases to $403 Million for Wednesday’s Drawing
Published
02/21/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Six Simple Steps to Safeguard Private Information
Published
02/21/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, along with the Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection today encouraged New Yorkers to take proactive security measures to ...
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NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND TOMPKINS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT STATEMENT ON SALMON CREEK AND CAYUGA LAKE WATER QUALITY IMPACTS
Published
02/19/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and T ...
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2017 Cross Country Junior National Championships Come to Lake Placid
Published
02/17/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The United States’ cross country ski team may be focused on next February&rsquo ...
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Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/17/2017
Long Island City, NY (February 17, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Operating Engineers, Local Union #15, will conduct a re ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/17/2017
Oswego, NY (February 17, 2017) - The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Oswego) will conduct a recruitment from March 13, 2017 through Marc ...
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** PHOTO RELEASE **
Published
02/17/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- It took just 10 days. The famed 1980 Rink-Herb Brooks Arena has a new state-of-the-ar ...
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FREE ICE FISHING CLINIC SET FOR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 AT CASTERLINE POND
Published
02/17/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a free ice fishing clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Casterline Pond in Cortland County, DEC R ...
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DEC ADVISES BACKCOUNTRY RECREATIONALISTS OF AVALANCHE RISK IN ADIRONDACK HIGH PEAKS REGION
Published
02/17/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is advising backcountry downhill skiers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts that fluctuating temperatures of late have increased ...
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DEC NAMES MADISON COUNTY NEW YORK’S 10TH CERTIFIED CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITY
Published
02/17/2017
DEC Awards Madison County $15,000 to Right-Size Government Vehicle Fleet
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ( ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
Published
02/17/2017
11:00 a.m. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker, State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos an ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2017
Published
02/16/2017
11:00 am New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker, State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos and Long Island Officia ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
Published
02/16/2017
WHAT: The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will recognize Madison County as the 10th local government in New York to be designated a Certified ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/16/2017
Syracuse, NY (February 16, 2017) - The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Syracuse) will conduct a recruitment from March 13, 2017 through ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES NEW STATE RECREATION TRAIL SUPPORTER PATCH
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02/16/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of the newly designed Trail Supporter Patch. The ...
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GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES $8 MILLION FOR UPGRADES AT BELLEAYRE SKI RESORT
Published
02/16/2017
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state will invest an additional $8 million for upgrades at Belleayre Ski Center in Highmount to attract more visitors and build on the Catskill Region&r ...
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NEW YORK STATE PARKS UNVEILS NEW FAMILY SHARING EMPIRE PASS CARD
Published
02/16/2017
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced the new State Parks Empire Pass Card is now available for purchase. The new Empire Pass Card, accepted at sta ...
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Stay In The Know While You’re On the Go: Sign Up for Email Alerts to Learn When Your Tax Refund Will be Issued
Published
02/16/2017
Sign up for email alerts from the Tax Department to be notified when your tax refund is issued and receive other helpful information. Yo ...
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Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold in Canandaigua
Published
02/16/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Commission Issues Final February 16, 2017 Agenda
Published
02/15/2017
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017, ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/15/2017
Rochester, NY (February 15, 2017) - The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Rochester) will conduct a recruitment from March 13, 2017 throug ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/15/2017
Ithaca, NY (February 15, 2017) – The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Ithaca) will conduct a recruitment from March 13, 2017 through March 2, 2018 for 10 painter, d ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
Published
02/15/2017
York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, p ...
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A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN AND DEC COMMISSIONER SEGGOS ANNOUNCE CONVICTIONS OF ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY AUTO DEALERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE FOR BURIAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
Published
02/15/2017
CANTON – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the conviction of Mahoney’s Auto Mall, Inc. (&ldquo ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES 2017 TIMBROOK AWARD WINNER
Published
02/15/2017
One teen has been chosen to receive a full scholarship to attend Rushford Environmental Education Camp this summer, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil ...
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Harlem Globetrotters Fly High into the Olympic Center February 22
Published
02/15/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- You won’t want to miss out on the high flying, rim ...
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DEC SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT ON FISH CREEK UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR KASOAG, KLONDIKE, ORTON HOLLOW, AND STONE HILL STATE FORESTS
Published
02/15/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is beginning the process of developing the Unit Management Plan (UMP) for 3,464 acres of State Forest land in the Kasoag, Klondike, ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Buffalo
Published
02/15/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Why wait? Join the 92% of New York Taxpayers Already E-filing
Published
02/15/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today highlighted the safer, easier option of e-filing and encouraged all New York taxpayers to avoid the hassles of filing on paper.
& ...
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DEC HOLDS ANNUAL LONG ISLAND PHARMACEUTICAL TAKE BACK DAY FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
Published
02/14/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) collected 660 pounds of pharmaceutical medications during the annual DEC Long Island Pharmaceutical Tak ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/14/2017
Cheektowaga, NY (February 14, 2017) - The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Buffalo) will conduct a recruitment from March 13, 2017 throug ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Published
02/14/2017
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rosa Méndez as Director of the Office of Environmental Justice.
“Ros ...
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Monroe County Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Sales Tax Fraud
Published
02/14/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that a ...
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Randolph Academy Teaching Assistant Arrested for Attack on Student
Published
02/13/2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2017
Contact: Di ...
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New York State Council on the Arts Holds Council Meeting February 16, 2017
Published
02/13/2017
The New York State Council on the Arts will be holding a Council Meeting February 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the NYSCA offices, 300 Park South, 10th Fl, New York, NY. ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/13/2017
Cheektowaga, NY (February 13, 2017) - The Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central New York (Buffalo) will conduct a recruitment from March 13, 2017 throug ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES 45 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OFFICER AND FOREST RANGER RECRUITS START BASIC POLICE TRAINING
Published
02/13/2017
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) opened the 21st Basic School for Uniformed Officers, the 28-we ...
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DEC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 13th ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Published
02/13/2017
Applications accepted through April 14, 2017
span sty ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Published
02/13/2017
Study is Part of Governor Cuomo’s Multi-Pronged Effort to Protect Groundwater Resources on Long Island /s ...
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Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold in Albany
Published
02/13/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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** Photo Release **
Published
02/10/2017
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Crews continue to work installing three new scoreboards in Lake Placid’s Olympi ...
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Commission Issues Preliminary February 16, 2017 Agenda
Published
02/10/2017
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2017, ...
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Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/10/2017
Albany, NY (February 10, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast, Local Union #5, Zone #197, will conduct a recruitment f ...
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Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/10/2017
Oswego, NY (February 10, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local Union #73, will conduct a recruitment fr ...
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Plumbers & Pipefitters Recruit Apprentices
Published
02/10/2017
Binghamton, NY (February 10, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local Union #112, will conduct a recruitment from ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES 2016 BEAR HARVEST RESULTS
Published
02/10/2017
Bear hunters in New York State took 1,539 black bears during the 2016 hunting seasons, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos anno ...
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Three Rockland County Lotto Winners Bring Home $22.3 Million in New York Lottery Prizes
Published
02/10/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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More than 1 Million Tax Returns Filed in First Three Weeks of Tax Season; Combine E-filing and Direct Deposit for Refunds Twice as Fast
Published
02/10/2017
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all New York State taxpayers to have their income tax refunds directly deposited into their bank accounts. It’s the fast ...
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Yolanda Vega to Award $22,300,000 to Three Lotto Players from New City and Suffern
Published
02/10/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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STATE DEPARTMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND HEALTH DIRECT HONEYWELL TO TEST FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS NEAR FORMER HOOSICK FALLS FACILITY
Published
02/09/2017
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) announced today that they have directed Honeywell to immediately conduct a soil vapor ...
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Yolanda Vega to Award $22,300,000 to Three Lotto Players from New City and Suffern
Published
02/09/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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DEC ANNOUNCES STATE OF LAKE ONTARIO MEETINGS
Published
02/09/2017
The public will have the opportunity to learn about the state of Lake Ontario fisheries at public ...
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DPS Holding Public Statement Hearings on LIPA and PSEG LI Audit Scope
Published
02/09/2017
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Public Service (Department) tod ...
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Yolanda Vega to Award $22,300,000 to Three Lotto Players from New City and Suffern
Published
02/09/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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DEC AND STATE PARKS ENCOURAGE SNOWMOBILERS TO RIDE SAFELY
Published
02/08/2017
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) are reminding snowmobilers to ride re ...
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Yolanda Vega to Award $22,300,000 to Three Lotto Players from New City and Suffern
Published
02/08/2017
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights
Published
02/08/2017
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation La ...
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DEC SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON THE NORTHERN CHENANGO UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Published
02/08/2017
A public meeting to accept comments on the draft Northern Chenango Unit Management Plan (UMP) will be held on Thursday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m., the New York State De ...
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