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1. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 06/03/2016 Watertown, NY (June 3, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Ogdens ...
2. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SECURES AGREEMENT THAT HOLDS SAINT GOBAIN & HONEYWELL RESPONSIBLE FOR PFOA CONTAMINATION IN HOOSICK FALLS AREA Published 06/03/2016 State to Provide Rebates to Village Residents for Past Water Bills  State to Rehab of Wel ...
3. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 06/03/2016             ...
4. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 06/03/2016 Syracuse, NY (June 03, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #267, will conduct a recru ...
5. REVISED - DEC Announces Lake George Boat Launch is Temporarily Unavailable Published 06/03/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Lake George Boat Launch is unavailable for public use until Friday, June 17. The Lake George Beach Parking Lot which provid ...
6. Louis Berger Group, Inc. Selected to Conduct Natural Resource Inventory of the Binnen Kill and Tidal Freshwater Wetlands Published 06/03/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in partnership with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) select ...
7. STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BOARD SCHEDULES JUNE MEETING Published 06/03/2016 June 3, 2016 -- The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications ...
8. DEC Prepares Students for Hunter and Trapper Education Courses Published 06/03/2016 Beginning in 2016, all Sportsman Education courses will require students to review course materials and complete a homework sheet prior to attending the classroom and field sessions, the New York S ...
9. DEC Announces Lake George Boat Launch is Temporarily Unavailable Published 06/02/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Lake George Boat Launch is unavailable for public use until Friday, June 17. The Lake George Beach Parking Lot which provid ...
10. Should you be paying estimated tax? Published 06/02/2016 The NYS Tax Department reports that nearly 467,000 individual taxpayers made a total of about $10.4 billion in estimated tax payments fr ...
11. New York Lottery’s “Winning Numbers” App now has retailer and Quick Draw locator Published 06/02/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
12. New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Strengthens Urban Search and Rescue Capabilities with Two New K-9 Teams Published 06/02/2016 The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ (DHSES) Office of Fire Prevention and Control today announced the addition of two n ...
13. Two Winning TAKE 5 Tickets Sold in Central New York Published 06/02/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
14. Celebrate the Bicycle during this Weekend’s 7th Annual Wilmington Whiteface Bikefest Published 06/01/2016 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Hundreds of cyclists will hit the roads, back country roads and trails during Sunday’s, June 5, Wilmington W ...
15. If You Care, Leave It There Published 06/01/2016 New Yorkers should not interact with newborn fawns and other young wildlife as we enter the peak season for animals giving birth, the New York State Department of E ...
16. MEDIA AVAILABILITY: NEW YORK’S NEW DISASTER SEARCH K-9 TEAMS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE SKILLS IN GUILDERLAND Published 06/01/2016 WHO: The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ (DHSES) Office of Fire Prevention and Control will introduce its newest Disast ...
17. OPWDD Announces Centers of Excellence in the Care and Treatment of Children with Complex Disabilities Published 06/01/2016 New York - The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) today announced a partnership between three not-for-profit agencies, The Cent ...
18. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 06/01/2016 Poughkeepsie, NY (June 1, 2016) Rondout Electric, Inc. will conduct a recruitment from June 1, 2016 through June 14, 2016 for two electrician apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor ann ...
19. World Cup Luge Returns to Lake Placid Dec. 2-3 for Second Event of New Season Published 06/01/2016 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The International Luge Federation (FIL) has announced its Viessmann World Cup racing schedule for 2016-2017, and in conjunction with USA Luge, will host a ...
20. New York Urges Federal Government for Needed Regulatory Changes to Improve Black Sea Bass Fishery Published 06/01/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos continues to call on the federal government to improve management of the black sea bass fishery in the regio ...
21. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/31/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
22. NYS Tax Department Announces the Seizure of 5,305 Cartons of Contraband Cigarettes Published 05/27/2016 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance said today that its Cigarette Strike Force has seized 5,305 cartons of contraband cigarettes, 2,646 contraband ci ...
23. Elevator Servicers and Repairers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/27/2016 Long Island City, NY (May 27, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for of the Elevator Industry, Local Union #3, will conduct a recruitment from June 27, 2016 through July ...
24. Roofers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/26/2016 Buffalo, NY (May 27, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Local Union #210, will conduct a recruitment from June 27, 2 ...
25. TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK GORGE TRAIL TEMPORARILY CLOSED Published 05/27/2016   TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK ...
26. NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs and NYS Tax Department Remind New Yorkers that Patriotic Items are Always Sales-Tax Free Published 05/27/2016 Th ...
27. Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York State Published 05/26/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D. ...
28. Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/25/2016 Newburgh, NY (May 25, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #5, will conduct a recruitment from May 23, 2016 through M ...
29. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE Published 05/25/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D. ...
30. DEC ISSUES EMERGENCY REGULATIONS FOR THE BLUE HOLE Published 05/25/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is implementing emergency regulations effective May 25, 2016 for the Blue Hole and Peekamoose Valley in the Town of Denning, Ulster ...
31. DEC: PRINTING COMPANY FINED $318,000 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS Published 05/25/2016 A Henrietta-based printing company plead guilty and was fined $318,000 Tuesday for illegally dumping industrial waste into its septic system, the New York State Department of Environmental Conserva ...
32. GORE MOUNTAIN WINS AWARD FOR OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE Published 05/25/2016   NORTH CREEK, N.Y. -- The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) a ...
33. DEC ANNOUNCES NEW CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND INFORMATION PAGES TO IMPROVE OUTDOOR RECREATION AND PROMOTE TOURISM IN THE ADIRONDACKS Published 05/24/2016 Adirondack Backcountry Information Web Pages Revamped to Include Detailed Western Adirondacks Trail Information /stron ...
34. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE Published 05/24/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D. ...
35. Insulation & Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/24/2016 College Point, NY (May 24, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Abatement Workers, Local Union #12A, will conduct a recru ...
36. Lieutenant Governor Hochul and Task Force Co-Chair NYS OASS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez Convene Heroin and Opioid Abuse Task Force Listening Sessions in Long Island and Staten Island Published 05/24/2016 MEDIA ADVISORY:   ** PLEASE NOTE UPDATED SCHEDULE ** span style= ...
37. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary April 2016 Area Unemployment Rates Published 05/24/2016 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April 2016. Rates are calculated as prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State& ...
38. Lieutenant Governor Hochul and Task Force Co-Chair NYS OASS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez Convene Heroin & Opioid Abuse Task Force? Listening Sessions in Staten Island and Long Island Wednesday Published 05/23/2016 The Heroin Task Force appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will meet on Wednesday, May 25 on Staten Island and Long Island. The purpos ...
39. DEC Announces Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Published 05/23/2016             The Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week is now underway, running from May 22 – May 28, 2016, New York State ...
40. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/23/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
41. MEDIA ADVISORY: State Park Employees to Unfurl US Flag At Watkins Glen State Park to Celebrate Opening of All Gorge Trails in Finger Lakes State Parks Published 05/23/2016 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25 at Main Entrance of Watkins Glen State Park, Franklin Street, Watkins Glen N.Y.   ...
42. New Jersey Businessman Accused of Stealing NYS Sales Tax Published 05/23/2016 /di ...
43. Media Advisory: State Board of Real Property Tax Services Will Meet Tuesday, May 24 Published 05/23/2016 The State Board of Real Property Tax Services will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016.  The meeting will be held in Conference Room A on the second floor of Building 9 on the W.A. Harriman ...
44. Four State Parks in New York City to Host Be a NY Ninja Day on Saturday, June 4, following the debut of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Published 05/23/2016 In celebration of the movie release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is joining with the Govern ...
45. 2-Year Delivery Rate Freeze for National Grid’s Upstate Customers Published 05/23/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
46. Buffalo Harbor State Park to Host Be a NY Ninja Day on Saturday, June 4, following the debut of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Published 05/23/2016 In celebration of the movie release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is joining with the Govern ...
47. STATE DEC AND LOCAL AGENCIES COLLABORATE TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL FISH KILL IN PECONIC RIVER Published 05/20/2016 The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Town of Riverhead are partnering together to mitigate the impact of a potential large-scale fish kill in the Peconic River, DEC Acting Com ...
48. Derrickmen and Riggers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/20/2016 Long Island City, NY (May 20, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Derrickmen and Riggers, Local Union #197, will conduct a recruitment from June 20, 2016 through July ...
49. DEC Celebrates Green Your Commute Day Published 05/20/2016 DEC and OGS Launch EV Charging Pilot DEC Signs Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging ...
50. State Environmental Commissioners Urge Congress to Respect States’ Role in Chemical Safety Published 05/19/2016 Albany, NY – Today, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos joined state en ...
51. JOINT STATEMENT FROM NYS DOH AND DEC ON THE EPA’S ISSUANCE OF LIFETIME HEALTH ADVISORY LEVELS FOR PFOA AND PFOS Published 05/19/2016 JOINT STATEMENT FROM NYS DOH AND DEC ON THE EPA’S ISSUANCE OF LIFETIME HEALTH ADVISORY LEVELS FOR PFOA AND PFOS   New York St ...
52. New York Electricity Consumers May See Lower Summer Prices Published 05/19/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
53. Public Service Commission Approves Restructuring of Utility Regulations to Combat Climate Change & Achieve Nation-Leading Clean Energy Goals Published 05/19/2016 Unprecedented energy modernization reforms wi ...
54. DEC DECLARES TACONIC PLASTICS SITE IN PETERSBURGH A STATE SUPERFUND SITE Published 05/19/2016 Company Directed to Install Water Filtration Systems on Public Water Supply and Impacted Private Wells ...
55. NYS Economy Adds 13,300 Private Sector Jobs in April 2016, Reaches New Record High Published 05/19/2016 In April 2016, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 13,300, or 0.2%, to 7,905,500, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State D ...
56. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, MAY 20 Published 05/19/2016 As part of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s celebration of Green Your Commute Day, DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos will join DEC and staff from other state agenc ...
57. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL MAY 19, 2016 AGENDA Published 05/18/2016 COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL MAY 19, 2016 AGENDA span styl ...
58. Lake Placid Olympic Museum to Celebrate Opening of New Exhibit Published 05/17/2016 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. –  The Lake Placid Olympic Museum, located in the Olympic Center, is excited to announ ...
59. 2016 Public Service Excellence Team Award Goes to the NYS Tax Department Published 05/17/2016 The State Academy for Public Administration (SAPA) presented its 2016 Team Excellence Award to the New York State Department of Taxation ...
60. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Carmel Published 05/17/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
61. Insulation & Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/16/2016             College Point, NY (May 16, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Comm ...
62. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/16/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
63. National Problem Gambling Conference to be Held in Tarrytown, NY Published 05/16/2016 Join the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) on July 15 and 16 in Tarrytown, New York for the 30th National Conference on Pro ...
64. GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES USA LUGE TO REMAIN IN LAKE PLACID Published 05/14/2016 ALBANY, N.Y. --- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that USA Luge will remain in Lake Placid. The ann ...
65. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY MAY 19, 2016 AGENDA Published 05/13/2016 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning ...
66. DEC PROPOSES REMEDY TO CLEANUP CASTLE CLEANERS SITE IN ELMIRA Published 05/13/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today proposed a remedial action plan to address contamination at the Castle Cleaners site located at 221 Hoffman Street, Elmira, C ...
67. Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/12/2016 Albany, NY (May 13, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83, will c ...
68. WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY EVENTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Published 05/13/2016 In celebration of World Fish Migration Day, a global initiative to create aware ...
69. Department of Labor Announces Arrest of Construction Company Owners Accused of Cheating Workers and the State Published 05/13/2016 Acting State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon and Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown today announced the arrest of the owners of JEM Contracting, Inc. (JEM), Jose E. and Joseph S. M ...
70. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROPOSING REGULATIONS FOR THE CROTON GORGE UNIQUE AREA Published 05/13/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing regulations for the Croton Gorge Unique Area located in the Town of Cortlandt, Westch ...
71. NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM GROWING IN NEW YORK Published 05/13/2016 School districts from across New York State are invited to enroll in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) sponsored by the New York State Department o ...
72. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Lancaster Published 05/13/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
73. DEC, NY Sea Grant Launch New York’s Great Lakes Web Portal Published 05/12/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant have launched the “New York’s Great Lakes” website that will serve as an information clear ...
74. NYS Tax Department: Rochester Man Collected Tax Credits He Didn’t Deserve Published 05/12/2016 DTF Photospan ...
75. DEC ECOs Uncover Illegal Venison Operation Published 05/12/2016 A two-year investigation by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) uncovered an illegal venison sa ...
76. UPDATED Media Advisory: Western New York Employment Strikeforce Kicks Off with Career Fair In Buffalo Published 05/12/2016 Please noted updated press conference start time. The New York State Department of Labor, in partnership with local elected officials and religious leaders, will launch the ...
77. Media Advisory: Western New York Employment Strikeforce Kicks Off with Career Fair In Buffalo Published 05/12/2016 The New York State Department of Labor, in partnership with local elected officials and religious leaders, will launch the Western New York Employment Strikeforce with a large career fair. ...
78. DEC PROPOSES HUNTING AND TRAPPING RULE CHANGES FOR 2016 Published 05/11/2016 Public Comments on Deer and Bear Hunting Regulations Accepted Through June 25, Fisher and Gene ...
79. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Albany Published 05/11/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
80. Media Advisory - With Corrected Date of Original Win Published 05/11/2016 West Babylon, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man who won a $1,000,000 Lottery scratch-off prize in 2012 has done it again; this time scratching off a ...
81. Media Advisory - With Corrected Date of Original Win Published 05/10/2016 West Babylon, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man who won a $1,000,000 Lottery scratch-off prize in 2012 has done it again; this time scratching off a ...
82. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 05/09/2016 Elmira, NY (May 10, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #139, will conduct a recruitment from ...
83. Media Availability: New York State Hosts VIP Day at 'Raven's Challenge' Explosives Training Exercise Published 05/10/2016 WHO: Public safety bomb squads, military explosive ordnance disposal and explosive detection canine teams representing New York, four other states, Canada, and fe ...
84. Brewster Landscaper Hits the Big One! Published 05/10/2016 Twenty-three-year-old Darwin Aguirre Portillo from Brewster is the 18th Putnam County winner ever to win a Lottery prize valued at $1,000,000 or more.  Aguirre Portillo hit the jack ...
85. Media Advisory Published 05/10/2016 West Babylon, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man who won a $1,000,000 Lottery scratch-off prize in 2011 has done it again; this time scratching off a ...
86. As Grievance Day Approaches, NYS Tax Department Reminds Property Owners to Check Assessments Published 05/10/2016 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded property owners—homeowners and businesses—that now is the time to review their assessments. The deadline to ...
87. Media Advisory Published 05/10/2016 BREWSTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $2,500,000 over-sized prize check to a Brewster man who won the top p ...
88. Statement from Department of Public Service CEO Audrey Zibelman Published 05/09/2016 "This afternoon, L3, a fiber service provider to companies such as Time Warner and Verizon, experienced an outage on its system. As a result, more than ...
89. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/09/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
90. Media Advisory Published 05/09/2016 BREWSTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $2,500,000 over-sized prize check to a Brewster man who won the top p ...
91. NYS OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES UNVEILS TALK2PREVENT CAMPAIGN REMINDING NEW YORKERS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUG USE DURING PROM AND GRADUATION SEASON Published 05/09/2016                   &nb ...
92. Media Advisory Published 05/09/2016 BREWSTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $2,500,000 over-sized prize check to a Brewster man who won the top p ...
93. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 05/06/2016 Clay, NY (May 8, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #43 (Sy ...
94. **MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY** Fifth Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ at 110 New York State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands Published 05/07/2016 Thousands of volunteers expected throughout New York State Who:               New ...
95. United Service Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/05/2016 Bohemia, NY (May 6, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for United Service Workers, Local Union #355, will conduct a recruitment f ...
96. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/05/2016 Massena, NY (May 06, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Laborers, Local #1822, will conduct a recruitment from June 06, 2016 through May 01, 2017 for five skilled con ...
97. **MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY** Fifth Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ at 110 New York State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands Published 05/06/2016 Thousands of volunteers expected throughout New York State Who:               New ...
98. State Parks Announces New Restaurant and Additional Recreation Activities at Buffalo Harbor State Park Published 05/06/2016 The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced the opening of Charlie’s Boat Yard Restaurant at Buffalo Harbor State Par ...
99. Public Hearings Scheduled for Clean Energy Standard: Governor Cuomo’s ‘50 by 30’ Proposal to Expand Renewable Power in NYS Published 05/05/2016 ALBANY &m ...
100. MAY 7 MARKS THE SEASON OPENER FOR POPULAR WARMWATER SPORTFISHING Published 05/05/2016 Anglers encouraged to help curb the spread of invasive species st ...
101. DEC ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF RESIDENTIAL SOIL TESTS IN NEIGHBORHOODS ADJACENT TO CORNING-PAINTED POST HIGH SCHOOL Published 05/05/2016 DEC, DOH and Corning Incorporated to Hold Public Meeting Wednesday May 11 to Discuss thespan style="font-size: ...
102. DEC ALERTS HIKERS OF MUDDY TRAIL CONDITIONS IN THE HIGH PEAKS Published 05/05/2016 As a new season of outdoor hiking and recreation on public lands in the Adirondacks approaches the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) urges hikers to be cautious and post ...
103. FMC 2016 REMEDIATION TO BEGIN Published 05/05/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that Phase two of the soil remediation effort will begin on June 27 on the grounds ...
104. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Brookhaven Published 05/05/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
105. New York’s Powerball Jackpot Increases to $415 Million for Saturday’s Drawing Published 05/05/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
106. Office of Mental Health Announces $1.4 Million Expansion of Program Linking Pediatric Primary Care Providers with Child Psychiatrists Published 05/05/2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced the expansion of a program that supports treatment of children with mild-to-moderate mental health problems ...
107. DEC to Improve Infrastructure at Caroga Lake Campground Published 05/04/2016 In an effort to upgrade aging infrastructure and enhance user experiences at the Caroga Lake Campground in Fulton County, the New York State Department of Environmental ...
108. DEC ANNOUNCES COMMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR 2016 AMENDMENT TO EAST BRANCH OF FISH CREEK RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLAN IN LEWIS COUNTY Published 05/04/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today opened a public comment period on a draft amendment to the East Branch of Fish Creek Recreat ...
109. DEC TO PREPARE MANAGEMENT PLAN ON ONTARIO PLAINS UNIT MANAGEMENT AREA Published 05/04/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the state is developing a unit management plan (UMP) for the 3,046 acre unit call ...
110. STATE DEC AND PARKS REPLANT CONNETQUOT IN THE WAKE OF SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE Published 05/03/2016 As part of I Love My Park Day on Saturday, May 7, approximately one hundred volunteers will begin tree restoration efforts at Connetquot River State Park Preserve o ...
111. Office of Mental Health Recognizes Western New York Early Intervention Project Published 05/03/2016 Help Me Grow WNY has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s ‘What’s Great in our State 2016’, an event that celebrates the people and programs making a ...
112. Office of Mental Health Recognizes Finger Lakes Youth Program for Empowering and Encouraging Children with Behavioral Health Needs Published 05/03/2016 Finger Lakes Parent Network, Inc. has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s ‘What’s Great in our State 2016’, an event that celebrates the people and ...
113. Office of Mental Health Recognizes Dutchess County Group for Dedication to Children’s Mental Health Awareness Published 05/03/2016 The Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week Committee of Dutchess County has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s ‘What’s Great in our State 2016&rsq ...
114. New York State Office of Mental Health Recognizes High School Student Club for Mental Health Advocacy Published 05/03/2016 The NAMI@Emma student club at the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York,  has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s ‘What’s Great in our State 2016&rsq ...
115. Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices Published 05/02/2016 Albany, NY (May 2, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council ...
116. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 05/02/2016 Poughkeepsie, NY (May 2, 2016) Rondout Electric, Inc. will conduct a recruitment from June 1, 2016 through June 14, 2016 for two electrician apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor anno ...
117. UPDATED “ATLAS OF INLAND FISHES OF NEW YORK” NOW AVAILABLE Published 05/02/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos, State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, and State Museum Director Mark Schaming today announced ...
118. Volunteers Invited for May 7 “I Love My Park Day” Event at Reinstein Woods Published 05/02/2016 Saturday, May 7, 2016, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the public to “Cache In, Trash Out” at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in the Town of Cheekt ...
119. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/02/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
120. MEDIA ADVISORY: What's Great in Our State 2016 Published 05/02/2016 WHO: Join the New York State Office of Mental Health, the New York State Council on Children and Families, the Early Care & Learning Council, Families Together in NYS, the Infant Mental Healt ...
121. April 30 is National Drug Take-Back Day Published 04/29/2016 The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services&nb ...
122. DEC Announces Green Practices at State Agencies Lead to $15.6 Million in Cost Savings Published 04/29/2016 Lead Agencies in Protecting Our Environment and Saving Money Implementation of green polici ...
123. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/28/2016 Watertown, NY (April 29, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Ogde ...
124. Roofers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/28/2016 West Seneca, NY (April 29, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Local Union #74 (Western NY), will conduct a recruitme ...
125. Dansville Man Receives a Million Thanks Published 04/29/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
126. DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Conflicts with Coyotes Published 04/29/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on preventing conflicts between people and coyotes as spring temperatures approac ...
127. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Rochester Published 04/29/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
128. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 29, 2016 Published 04/29/2016 New Yorkers Encouraged to Recognize Numerous Contributions Provided by Trees p style="text-align: c ...
129. Dansville Man Wins $1,000,000 on Scratch-Off in Thank You Card from His Sister Published 04/29/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
130. Dansville Man Wins $1,000,000 on Scratch-Off in Thank You Card from His Sister Published 04/29/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
131. Dansville Man Wins $1,000,000 on Scratch-Off in Thank You Card from His Sister Published 04/28/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
132. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016 Published 04/28/2016 New Yorkers Encouraged to Recognize Numerous Contributions Provided by Trees On Friday, Ap ...
133. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Pelham Published 04/28/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
134. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Bethpage Published 04/28/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
135. Dansville Man Wins $1,000,000 on Scratch-Off in Thank You Card from His Sister Published 04/28/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
136. FRANK TAMBURRINO RECEIVES DEC’S ANNUAL WAYNE W. JONES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Published 04/27/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded Frank Tamburrino of Dutchess County with its 4th annual DEC Region 3 Wayne W. Jones Award of Ex ...
137. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/26/2016 Utica, NY (April 26, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Laborers, Local Union #35, will conduct a recruitment from May 26, 2016 through April 27, 2017 for four to six ...
138. DEC: Marshall Islands-based ship dumps oil in Hudson River on Earth Day Published 04/26/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation charged a Republic of the Marshall Islands-based vessel after its crew dumped approximately 20 gallons of waste oil in the Hudson River o ...
139. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Published 04/26/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Chief of Staff Peter Walke will stock Six Mile Waterworks with 2,000 catchable size rainbow trout during a Fre ...
140. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/25/2016 Long Island City, NY (April 25, 2016) - The District Council 16 Cement and Concrete Workers Training and Education Fund will conduct a recruitment fro ...
141. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 04/25/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
142. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Published 04/25/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos will stock Six Mile Waterworks with 2,000 catchable size rainbow trout during ...
143. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Albany Published 04/25/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
144. Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/21/2016 Newburgh, NY (April 23, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #5, will conduct a recruitment from May 23, 2016 through ...
145. New York State Department Of Environment Conservation Denies Water Quality Certificate Required For Constitution Pipeline Published 04/22/2016 Today, officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the denial of the Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution P ...
146. DEC ISSUES GUIDANCE TO HOMEOWNERS TO AVOID PROBLEMS WITH BEARS Published 04/22/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on how to prevent negative encounters with black bears. Nearly all negative ...
147. DEC AND PARTNERS CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH OPENING OF NEW WISCOY CREEK FISHING PLATFORM Published 04/22/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and its partners celebrated Earth day by opening a new universally accessible fishin ...
148. DEC OPENS ACCESSIBLE FISHING AND BOAT ACCESS ON THE LOWER ESOPUS CREEK IN TOWN OF ULSTER Published 04/22/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation celebrated Earth Day 2016 with the grand opening of a new fishing access and car-top boat launch on the Lower Esopus Creek off Sandy Road ...
149. DEC EARTH DAY EVENT RECOGNIZES CHEMTRADE LOGISTICS FOR SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING LOCAL AIR QUALITY Published 04/22/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recognized Chemtrade Logistics for the operation of new state-of-the-art air pollution control equipment for reducing nitrogen oxid ...
150. NYS DHSES Participates in Multi-Jurisdictional Full Scale Training Exercise for a Simulated Bakken Crude Oil Train Derailment at West Point Published 04/21/2016 The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is participating in a two-day, multi-jurisdictional, large-sc ...
151. DEC to Host Public Information Session on Habitat Management Plan for Ashland Flats Wildlife Management Area in Towns of Cape Vincent & Lyme Published 04/21/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a public information session to answer questions from the public and provide information on a recently finalized habitat ...
152. DEC’s I FISH NY Program to Kick Off Fishing Education Season Published 04/21/2016 The Department of Environmental Conservation is hosting the 9th Annual I Fish NY free fishing event at Albany’s Six Mile Waterworks ( ...
153. DEC Announces $500,000 is now available for Sewage Pollution Right to Know Grant Program Published 04/21/2016 Funding is now available for projects that will assist communities with the detection, monitoring and reporting of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) to enhance reporting of the Sewage Pollution Right ...
154. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Published 04/21/2016 What: DEC Regional Director Martin Brand and elected officials will be officially opening the Lower Esopus ...
155. Disaster Preparedness Commission Schedules April Meeting Published 04/20/2016 The bi-annual meeting of the New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. This meeting will be open to the public. A recording of the meeting will be m ...
156. Municipalities Can Now Join Together to Purchase More Affordable, Cleaner Power for Residents & Small Businesses Published 04/20/2016 Albany - Cities, towns and villages in New York can now join together to form Communit ...
157. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/20/2016 Syracuse, NY (April 20, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers Local Union #60 will conduct a recruitment from May 2, 2016 through ...
158. DEC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF SPRING TURKEY SEASON ON MAY 1ST Published 04/20/2016                 Spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of upstate New York north of the ...
159. PSC Announces $171 Million Settlement to Benefit Con Edison Customers Published 04/20/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
160. Staten Islander Hits $7,000,000 Jackpot - 3 Months After Fellow SI’er Wins on Same Game Published 04/20/2016 Eduardo Reyes joins fellow Staten Islander Rigoberto Mejia Mendoza as a $7,000,000 jackpot winner on the popular $7,000,000 Golden Ticket scratch-off ticket. a href="http://nylotter ...
161. PSC Speeds Modernization of Energy Grid Through Collaboration Between Utilities and Third Party Innovators Published 04/20/2016 ALBANY — In the next iteration of majo ...
162. DEC Celebrates Earth Week with Opening of Wildlife Viewing Platform in Washington County Grasslands Published 04/20/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and its partners celebrated Earth Day by opening a wildlife viewing platform in the Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Are ...
163. Peddles to Leadville… WW100K Qualifies Cyclists for Prestigious Mountain Bike Race Published 04/20/2016 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- From Austin, Texas to Wilmington, N.Y. thousands of mountain bikers are trying to qual ...
164. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Nanuet Published 04/20/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
165. Two NYC Tax Preparers Arrested for Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns Published 04/20/2016 The New York State Depa ...
166. MEDIA ADVISORY: State Parks to Unveil Free Park Access for Some Families and Transportation Initiative to Bring School Kids to State Parks Published 04/20/2016 Who:             State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey          & ...
167. MEDIA ADVISORY: State Parks to Unveil Free Park Access for Some Families and Transportation Initiative to Bring All New York City School Kids to State Parks Published 04/20/2016 Who:             State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey          & ...
168. Media Advisory Published 04/20/2016 MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Staten Island man who won the top prize on the Lottery ...
169. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL APRIL 20, 2016 AGENDA Published 04/19/2016 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning ...
170. Justice Center Pioneers Forensic Interview Training Model Published 04/19/2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact:   Diane Ward, Office of Communications (518) 549-020 ...
171. Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices Published 04/19/2016 Menands, NY (April 19, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany will conduct a ...
172. MEDIA ADVISORY: State Parks to Unveil Free Park Access for Some Families and Transportation Initiative to Bring School Kids to State Parks Published 04/19/2016 Who:             State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey          & ...
173. Media Advisory Published 04/19/2016 MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Staten Island man who won the top prize on the Lottery ...
174. RED FLAG FIRE WARNINGS ISSUED, RESIDENTIAL BURN BAN CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 14 Published 04/19/2016 Red flag fire warnings have been issued in several parts of New York State due to dry conditions and rising temperatures, the Department of Environmental Conservation announced today. The D ...
175. MEDIA ADVISORY: State Parks to Unveil Free Park Access for Some Families and Transportation Initiative to Bring All New York City School Kids to State Parks Published 04/19/2016 Who:             State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey          & ...
176. Justice Center Unveils New Hotline Poster Published 04/19/2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact:   Diane Ward, Office of Communications (518) 549-020 ...
177. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary March 2016 Area Unemployment Rates Published 04/19/2016 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2016. Rates are calculated as prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State& ...
178. DEC ANNOUNCES $1.8 MILLION IN CONSERVATION GRANTS TO LAND TRUSTS TO BOOST TOURISM, FARMLAND PROTECTION AND PUBLIC ACCESS FOR RECREATION Published 04/19/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $1.8 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants for 55 nonprofit land trusts ...
179. Media Advisory Published 04/19/2016 MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Staten Island man who won the top prize on the Lottery ...
180. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Published 04/19/2016 New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues today, April 19 with an announcement in Skaneateles by DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggo ...
181. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in New Rochelle Published 04/19/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
182. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 19, 2016 Published 04/19/2016 New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues today, April 19 with an announcement in Skaneateles by DEC senior officials heralding Governor And ...
183. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 04/18/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
184. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Published 04/18/2016 New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues Tuesday, April 19 with an announcement in Skaneateles by DEC senior officials heralding Governor A ...
185. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 18 Published 04/18/2016 New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week kicks off today, April 18 with a DEC Climate Smart regional and statewide announcement to help make communit ...
186. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 18, 2016 Published 04/15/2016 New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week kicks off on today, April 18 with a DEC Climate Smart regional and statewide announcement to help make commu ...
187. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY APRIL 20, 2016 AGENDA Published 04/15/2016 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
188. DEC’s ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM BEGINS ANOTHER SEASON Published 04/15/2016 The Department of Environmental Conservation’s annual Angler Achievement Awards Program that recognizes anglers who make exceptional catches begins its 27th season, DEC Acting Comm ...
189. New Schodack Island State Park Campground Now Open Published 04/15/2016 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced a new campground at Schodack Island State Park in Rensselaer County  – its first new tent-trailer ...
190. Carpenters Recruit Apprentices Published 04/08/2016 Rochester, NY (April 14, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpentersspan style="font-siz ...
191. Media Advisory Published 04/14/2016 New York State Lieutenant Governor, the Office of Children and Family Services and Prevent Child Abuse New York to Host Pinwheel Event for Child Abuse Prevention ...
192. Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Harrison Published 04/14/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
193. Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Valley Stream Published 04/14/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
194. NYS Economy Adds 12,800 Private Sector Jobs in March 2016, Reaches New Record High Published 04/14/2016 In March 2016, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 12,800, or 0.2%, to 7,893,700, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State D ...
195. NYS Tax Department Offers Last-Minute Tips as April 18 Deadline Nears Published 04/13/2016 With the clock ticking down to the April 18 deadline, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today offered tips to the 2.5 million taxpayers who haven&r ...
196. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Hicksville Published 04/13/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
197. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Schenectady Published 04/13/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
198. Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/12/2016 Floral Park, NY (April 12, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast Area, Local Union #5, will conduct a recruitment from April 18, 2016 through Marc ...
199. COOPERATION ACROSS STATE BORDER LEADS TO ARREST AND CHARGES Published 04/12/2016 A Pennsylvania man was convicted of several offenses of New York State Fish and Wildlife Law after he was found to have illegally harvested a white-tailed deer as a non-resident, the Department of ...
200. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016 Published 04/12/2016 What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a public workshop to answer questions from the public regarding changes to the Proposed Solid Wast ...