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  1. ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 10/12/2015 (Oct. 12, 2015) --- Below is a rundown of many of the events on ORDA’s fall/ ...
  2. Commission Issues Preliminary October 15, 2015 Agenda Published 10/09/2015 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 ...
  3. ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 10/09/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (October 9, 2015)--- Beer enthusiasts unite! Don’t miss ou ...
  4. Nine Fire Protection Specialists Graduate from the New York State Fire Protection Specialist Training Academy Published 10/09/2015 The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC ...
  5. NYS OASAS Expands Talk2Prevent Campaign Published 10/09/2015 The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today announced a new phase of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Talk2Prevent a ...
  6. NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES $10.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT NEW RECOVERY CENTERS STATEWIDE TO AID THOSE IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION Published 09/17/2015 The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced $10.5 million in new funding to support the creation of up to six Rec ...
  7. DEC ANNOUNCES END OF SEASON BOAT LAUNCH DOCK REMOVAL Published 10/08/2015 Removal of the state’s boat launch docks will begin October 13 as the boating season slowly draws to a close, the state announced today. span ...
  8. Winner Wednesday at NY Lottery – Multiple Winners for Powerball, Lotto and TAKE 5 Published 10/08/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  9. Winner Wednesday at NY Lottery – Multiple Winners for Powerball, Lotto and TAKE 5 Published 10/08/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  10. Winner Wednesday at NY Lottery – Multiple Winners for Powerball, Lotto and TAKE 5 Published 10/08/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  11. DEC JOINS INNOVATIVE LAKE ERIE FISHERIES STUDY Published 10/08/2015 The first phase of an innovative binational study designed to characterize walleye movements throughout Lake Erie is coming to a close in the next several weeks, De ...
  12. DEC ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF TRAIL AND REHABILITATED FIRE TOWER ON SPRUCE MOUNTAIN Published 10/07/2015 Spruce Mountain’s rehabilitated fire tower and new trail in the town of Corinth, Saratoga County are open for public use, Department of Environmental Conserva ...
  13. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 10/07/2015 Syracuse, NY (October 7, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #267, will conduct a rec ...
  14. Public Hearing Scheduled for Sampson State Park Draft Master Plan Published 10/07/2015 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will hold a public hearing October 27 on a draft Master Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Sampson ...
  15. NYS SURPLUS VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS SCHEDULED IN THE MID-HUDSON REGION Published 10/07/2015   The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the follow ...
  16. DEC: $150,000 IN GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR MOHAWK RIVER BASIN PROJECTS Published 10/07/2015 Municipalities and not-for-profit corporations can now apply for $150,000 in grants to implement the Mohawk River Basin Action Agenda, the state Depar ...
  17. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Published 10/07/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the media to attend a major announcement regarding Spruce Mountain.    /sp ...
  18. Sliding on Lake Placid’s Combined Track begins Thursday Published 10/06/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- There are undeniable signs of fall. Leaves change color. Days ...
  19. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Wellsville Published 10/06/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  20. State Parks to Begin $1.5 Million Rehabilitation of Allegany’s Red House Lake Dam Published 10/06/2015 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) announced that a project to rehabilitate the Red House Lake dam and improve recreational access to Red House L ...
  21. OGS SEEKS HOLIDAY TREES FOR NEW YORK STATE CAPITOL Published 10/06/2015 New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced that the state is in seeking two New York State spruce trees to be displayed in front of the Capitol th ...
  22. DIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 Published 10/06/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the media to attend a major announcement regarding Spruce Mountain.   ...
  23. Lake Placid Receives Accolades for Foliage, Fall Festival and Winter Fun Published 10/06/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- With fall in full swing and winter around the corner, it&rsqu ...
  24. Adirondack Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights: 9/28-10/4/15 Published 10/05/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with ot ...
  25. Ski Magazine Tabs Whiteface Lake Placid #1 for Off-Hill Activities for 26th Consecutive Year Published 10/05/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- It never gets old… being number-one. For the 26th/s ...
  26. ** Media Advisory ** Published 10/05/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (October 5, 2015)--- Beer enthusiasts unite! Don’t miss out on the 4th Annua ...
  27. Sprinkler Fitters Recruit Apprentices Published 10/02/2015 Latham, NY (October 2, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sprinkler Fitters, Local Union #669, will conduct a recruitment from November 2, 2015 through October 28, 2016 for ...
  28. Road to 2016 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Begins Saturday in Lake Placid Published 10/02/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- A field of 275 skaters, ranging from juvenile to senior level ...
  29. Public Hearing Scheduled on Land Exchange for Rockefeller State Park Preserve Published 10/02/2015 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will hold a public hearing on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed land exchange at 6:30 p.m. ...
  30. OGS WINS AWARD FROM NATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR PROCUREMENT EXCELLENCE Published 10/02/2015 RoAnn M. Destito, Commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services, today announced that OGS was awarded a bronze George Cronin Award for Procurement E ...
  31. Bigger Jackpots Coming to Powerball Game beginning with October 7 Drawing Published 10/01/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  32. State Announces Funding to Help Noncustodial Parents Support Themselves and Their Children Published 10/01/2015 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced a total of more than $80,000 in funding awards to Onondaga and Oswego counties to help noncustodial parents f ...
  33. DEC ANNOUNCES NEW SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Published 09/30/2015 As part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Capital for a Day in Central New York, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced several initiatives designed to address chal ...
  34. DEC AND STATE PARKS ANNOUNCE $1.6 MILLION IN OUTDOOR RECREATION ACCESS PROJECTS IN CENTRAL NEW YORK Published 09/30/2015 Largest Piece of Undeveloped Public Property on Cazenovia Lake to See Investment As part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Capital for a Day in Central New ...
  35. Flaming Leaves & Brewfest Highlight next Weekend in Lake Placid Published 09/30/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Ski jumping and brews will make for another busy autumn Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11, in Lake Placid, N.Y. Some of the natio ...
  36. Players from Goshen and Highland Mills Share $2,000,002 in Lottery Prizes Published 09/30/2015 FISHKILL, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Amanda Serrano today presented two ceremonial prize c ...
  37. DEC ADOPTS AMENDMENTS TO PETROLEUM BULK STORAGE, CHEMICAL BULK STORAGE AND USED OIL MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS Published 09/30/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted amendments to update and consolidate Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) and Chemical Bulk Storag ...
  38. NYS SURPLUS VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS SCHEDULED ON LONG ISLAND Published 09/30/2015 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highwa ...
  39. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Merrick Published 09/30/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  40. Media Advisory Published 09/30/2015 FISHKILL, NY – The New York Lottery will present over-sized CASH4LIFE and Powerball prize checks valued at $2,000,002 to the ...
  41. Media Advisory Published 09/29/2015 FISHKILL, NY – The New York Lottery will present over-sized CASH4LIFE and Powerball prize checks valued at $2,000,002 to the ...
  42. NEW YORK STATE AGENCIES URGE MOTORISTS TO USE CAUTION DURING WILDLIFE BREEDING SEASON Published 09/29/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Departmen ...
  43. Adirondack Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights: 9/21-9/27/15 Published 09/29/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with ot ...
  44. Media Advisory Published 09/29/2015 FISHKILL, NY – The New York Lottery will present over-sized CASH4LIFE and Powerball prize checks valued at $2,000,002 to the ...
  45. FREE “CAPITOL HAUNTINGS” TOURS BEGIN OCTOBER 5 Published 09/29/2015 New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced online registration is now available for the annual Capitol Hauntings tours of ...
  46. New York’s Powerball Jackpot Increases to $301 Million for Wednesday’s Drawing Published 09/29/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  47. DPS Recommends Significant Reduction in PSEG Rate Proposal Published 09/28/2015 PLAINVIEW — After an eight month review process, Audrey Zibelman, Chief Execu ...
  48. DPS Recommends Significant Reduction in PSEG Rate Proposal Published 09/28/2015  PLAINVIEW — After an eight month review process, Audrey Zibelman, Chief Ex ...
  49. NEW YORK STATE AGENCIES URGE MOTORISTS TO PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES ON THE ROAD Published 09/28/2015 The New York State Division for Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and the a href="http://dmv.ny. ...
  50. State Parks Unveils Restored Jones Beach Mosaics Published 09/28/2015 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today formally unveiled five newly rehabilitated Jones Beach mosaics located on the Central Mall walkway. The ...
  51. HUNTING SEASONS UNDERWAY IN UPSTATE NEW YORK Published 09/28/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman today offered reminders about various hunting opportunities that are ...
  52. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Tarrytown Published 09/28/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  53. Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity

    State Parks Highlights Jones Beach Revitalization Project     Published 09/28/2015 Who:            Commissioner Rose Harvey                  ...
  54. New York Yiddish Musician Awarded Nation’s Highest Honor in Folk and Traditional Arts Published 09/28/2015 NEW YORK —  New York City-based Yiddish singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and researcher Michael Alpert will be h ...
  55. DEC ANNOUNCES FINAL PLAN FOR 158 MILES OF THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL IN THE ADIRONDACKS Published 09/25/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the approval of the Adirondack Park Trail Plan for the North Country National Scen ...
  56. Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity Published 09/25/2015 Who:              Commissioner Rose Harvey               ...
  57. DEC ANNOUNCES $730,000 IN FUNDING AND AWARDS FOR HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY RESILIENCY PROJECTS Published 09/25/2015 $100,000 Grant Award for Barrier Mitigation in the Hudson Estuary Watershed ...
  58. EMPIRE STATE PLAZA ART COLLECTION FOCUS OF SEPTEMBER 30 FREE TALK Published 09/25/2015 New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the last in a series of three speaking events commemorating the 50th/ ...
  59. REV4NY Exchange Explores Innovative Energy Solutions to Transform the Clean Energy Economy Published 09/24/2015 NEW YORK, NY – The REV4NY Exchange began today with more than 350 attende ...
  60. DEC ANNOUNCES COMMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR 2015 WESTWARD WATERS UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN Published 09/24/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold a public meeting on the draft Westward Waters Unit Management Plan (UMP) Wednesday, Octo ...
  61. Carpenters Recruit Apprentices Published 09/24/2015 Rock Tavern, NY (September 24, 2015) - The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Zone 11, will conduct a recruitment from October 22, 2015 ...
  62. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Rochester Published 09/24/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  63. DEC UPDATE ON MOOSE CAPTURED MONDAY Published 09/23/2015 A moose that was captured by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on the morning of Monday Sept. 21 in the city of Troy had to be euthanized Tuesd ...
  64. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/23/2015 East Syracuse, NY (September 23, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Construction and General Laborers, Local Union #633, will ...
  65. DEC ANNOUNCES 23-MILE NORTHVILLE-PLACID TRAIL REROUTING NOW COMPLETE Published 09/23/2015 More than 23 miles of new trail on the famed Northville-Placid Trail route are open for public recreation in the Adirondacks, New York State Department of Environme ...
  66. STATE HUNTING & TRAPPING EDUCATION COURSES ARE IN FULL SWING Published 09/23/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman today reminded all new hunters and trappers planning to go afield th ...
  67. MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Published 09/23/2015 Who:            Commissioner Rose Harvey, State Parks                  &nb ...
  68. Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/22/2015 Middletown, NY (September 22, 2015) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Operating Engineers, Local Union #825, will conduct a recruitment from October 19, 2015 through Octob ...
  69. Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/22/2015 Lake View, NY (September 22, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Operating Engineers, Local Union #17, will conduct a recruitm ...
  70. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary August 2015 Area Unemployment Rates Published 09/22/2015 The New York State Department of Labor released today preliminary local area unemployment rates for August 2015. Rates are calculated as prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State ...
  71. NYS SURPLUS VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS SCHEDULED IN WESTERN NEW YORK AND FINGER LAKES REGIONS Published 09/22/2015 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highwa ...
  72. Canajoharie Woman Advances to the Next Round on MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB™ TV Game Show to play for $1,000,000 Published 09/22/2015 A New York Lottery player from Canajoharie was among a group of lucky lottery players to win a cash prize on the “MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB” ...
  73. MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Published 09/22/2015 Who:            Commissioner Rose Harvey, State Parks                  &nb ...
  74. MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Published 09/22/2015 Who:            Commissioner Rose Harvey, State Parks                  &nb ...
  75. Adirondack Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights: 9/14-9/20/15 Published 09/21/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local em ...
  76. I FISH NY SPONSORS FALL FAMILY FREE FISHING FESTIVAL AT HEMPSTEAD LAKE STATE PARK Published 09/21/2015 All Offered at Annual Long Island Event   The annual Fall Fami ...
  77. Line Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/18/2015 Douglassville, PA (September 18, 2015) - The Northeastern Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Outside Electrical Industry will conduct ...
  78. Plasterers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/18/2015 North Tonawanda, NY (September 18, 2015) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plasterers, Local Union #9, will conduct a recruitment from October 7, 2015 through September 7, ...
  79. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION TO BE HELD Published 09/18/2015 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will hold a public participation session to solicit input on the proposed West River Greenway Connector Trail on Grand Islan ...
  80. Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State Published 09/18/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D ...
  81. Media Advisory Published 09/18/2015 LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY - New York’s Responsible Play Partnership, which consists of the NYS Gaming Commission ...
  82. Media Advisory Published 09/17/2015 LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY - New York’s Responsible Play Partnership, which consists of the NYS Gaming Commission ...
  83. STATE SURPLUS REAL ESTATE IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND THE BRONX SELL FOR $4.85 MILLION AT AUCTION Published 09/17/2015   Correction: Please note the correct spelling of the purchaser’s name of the Purchase Street propert ...
  84. STATE SURPLUS REAL ESTATE IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND THE BRONX SELL FOR $4.85 MILLION AT AUCTION Published 09/17/2015   New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced the sale of the former SUNY Purchase President’s ...
  85. New York State’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2%, Reaches Lowest Level in More Than Seven Years Published 09/17/2015 The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 5.4% to 5.2% in August 2015, reaching its lowest rate since May 2008, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department ...
  86. NYS SURPLUS VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS SCHEDULED IN NORTH COUNTRY AND ADIRONDACK REGIONS Published 09/17/2015 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highwa ...
  87. DEC ANNOUNCES FREE FISHING EVENT AT EAST GREENBUSH TOWN PARK Published 09/17/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a free fishing event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19th ...
  88. DEC ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF PHEASANTS FOR 2015 HUNTING SEASON Published 09/17/2015 Approximately 30,000 adult pheasants will be released on lands open to public hunting for the upcoming fall pheasant hunting season, the span style="color: black;" ...
  89. Two Capital Region Residents Cash-In with $6,000,000 in Wins on Lottery Scratch-Off Games Published 09/17/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  90. Media Advisory Published 09/17/2015 LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY - New York’s Responsible Play Partnership, which consists of the NYS Gaming Commission ...
  91. DEC REOPENS SEVERAL SHELLFISHING AREAS IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES Published 09/17/2015 The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has reopened shellfishing areas in several Long Island towns that were shut down last week.  DEC’s Bur ...
  92. Two Capital Region Residents Cash-In with $6,000,000 in Wins on Lottery Scratch-Off Games Published 09/17/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  93. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 AGENDA Published 09/16/2015 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 17, ...
  94. Two Capital Region Residents Cash-In with $6,000,000 in Wins on Lottery Scratch-Off Games Published 09/16/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  95. PSA Series from NY Responsible Play Partnership Builds Problem Gambling Awareness & Promotes Prevention/Treatment Services Published 09/16/2015 SCHENECTADY, NY – Members of New York’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP), comprised of the New York State Gaming Commission, New York State Office of Al ...
  96. Bay Shore Man Claims Top Prize on $2,500 A Week For Life Scratch-Off Published 09/16/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  97. U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING TO LAKE PLACID Published 09/16/2015 BY: USSA & ORDALAKE PLACID, NY – Lake Placid’s Olympic Ski Jumping Complex will be the site of ...
  98. State Parks Announces $500,000 Available to Help Grassroots Groups Improve State Parks, Trails and Historic Sites Published 09/16/2015 The state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced that $500,000 in grants are now available to help organizations to improve State parks, trails and hist ...
  99. BOMB SQUADS, CANINE TEAMS AND TACTICAL TEAMS FROM AROUND THE STATE PARTICIPATE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXERCISE IN ONEIDA COUNTY Published 09/16/2015 This week, more than 100 bomb technicians, canine handlers, and tactical team officers from across New York State (see link below for list of agencies) will participate in the “2015 Exce ...
  100. Two Capital Region Residents Cash-In with $6,000,000 in Wins on Lottery Scratch-Off Games Published 09/16/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  101. New York State Parks Statement on Erie Canalway Trail Improvement Project Published 09/16/2015 “On Monday September 14th State Parks met with community members and user groups to discuss the paving improvement project taking place on a 4.5 mile stretch of the Erie Canalway T ...
  102. Bay Shore Man Claims Top Prize on $2,500 A Week For Life Published 09/16/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  103. Media Advisory Published 09/16/2015 LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY - New York’s Responsible Play Partnership, which consists of the NYS Gaming Commission ...
  104. Bay Shore Man Claims Top Prize on $2,500 A Week For Life Published 09/15/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  105. Bay Shore Man Claims Top Prize on $2,500 A Week For Life Published 09/15/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  106. DEC, STATE PARKS AND PARTNERS TO MAKE MAJOR CONSERVATION ANNOUNCEMENT Published 09/15/2015 Who:            New York State Department of Environmental Conservation                  &n ...
  107. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Pelham Published 09/14/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  108. Adirondack Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights: 9/7-9/13/15 Published 09/14/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working w ...
  109. Consumer Alert: NYS Tax Department Issues Warning Following Reports of Suspicious Phone Calls Published 09/14/2015 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New Yorkers to be mindful of tax scams. Despite the tax season being over, con artists are workin ...
  110. DEC, STATE PARKS AND PARTNERS TO MAKE MAJOR CONSERVATION ANNOUNCEMENT Published 09/14/2015 Who:            New York State Department of Environmental Conservation                  &n ...
  111. All Dressed in White Published 09/11/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The days are shorter, the nights are cooler and the Mt. Van H ...
  112. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 AGENDA Published 09/11/2015 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 17, ...
  113. LIFELINE AWARENESS WEEK, SEPTEMBER 14-20 Published 09/11/2015 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ...
  114. OGS TO AWARD NEW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Published 09/11/2015   RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner today announced that new construction bids have been awarded in the below coun ...
  115. OGS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES Published 09/11/2015 CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commission ...
  116. New York Gaming Commission Executive Gardner Gurney Earns National Lifetime Achievement Award Published 09/11/2015 SCHENECTADY, NY - Gardner Gurney, Acting Director of the Division of the Lottery, has been named a recipient of the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lifetime Achievemen ...
  117. DEC TEMPORARILY CLOSES SEVERAL SHELLFISHING AREAS IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES Published 09/11/2015 Shellfish harvesting areas in several Towns in Nassau and Suffolk Counties have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish harvesting, the New York State ...
  118. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 09/11/2015 Orchard Park, NY (September 11, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #41, will conduct a recruitment from October 7, 2015 through September 28, 2016 ...
  119. SHADOWS OF THE SIXTIES TO HEADLINE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA 50TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 16 Published 09/11/2015 RoAnn Destito, Commissioner, New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced a festival commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Empire State Plaza ...
  120. UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Published 09/11/2015 Please note time change.Crew Spent Two Weeks Helping to Contain the Mad River Complex Wildfires span style="font ...
  121. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Centereach Published 09/11/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  122. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Published 09/11/2015 Crew Spent Two Weeks Helping to Contain the Mad River Complex Wildfires Crew M ...
  123. 24th Annual Whiteface Mountain Oktoberfest set for Oct. 3-4 Published 09/10/2015 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- The fall festival season is here and Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y., welcomes eve ...
  124. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 09/10/2015 Orchard Park, NY (September 10, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #41, will conduct a recruitment from October 7, 2015 through September 28, 2016 ...
  125. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Published 09/10/2015 Crew Spent Two Weeks Helping to Contain the Mad River Complex WildfiresCrew Members Available to Talk to Media Upon Their Return /stro ...
  126. Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 09/10/2015 Peekskill, NY (September 10, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #21, Zone 1, will co ...
  127. DEC ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH H. SCHNEIDER AS DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Published 09/10/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman today announced the appointment of Major Joseph H. Schneider to the ...
  128. Office of Mental Health Receives $1.4 Million Grant for Suicide Prevention Services in Western New York Published 09/10/2015 Albany, NY- The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) today announced it has received a $1.41 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Servic ...
  129. Free Admission at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum on Smithsonian Magazine’s 11th Annual Museum Day Live! Published 09/09/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The Lake Placid Olympic Museum will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, Sept. ...
  130. NEW YORK STATE HOSTS MEDIA DAY AT ‘EXCELSIOR CHALLENGE’ Published 09/09/2015 View photos from last year’s event hereWHO: Bomb ...
  131. DEC AWARDS $380,000 IN HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY GRANTS Published 09/09/2015 The state Department of Environmental Conservation awarded three grants totaling $382,500 for culvert-replacement projects to help restore aquatic habitat in tribut ...
  132. Adirondack Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights: 8/31-9/7/15 Published 09/08/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with ot ...
  133. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 REINSTEIN WOODS DEDICATION CEREMONY Published 09/08/2015 Dr. Joan Maloof, founder of the Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN), will be in Erie County to dedicate the Dr. Victor Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve as the 49th forest in the Old-Growth Forest Netwo ...
  134. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/04/2015 Astoria, NY (September 6, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Laborers, Local Union #731, will conduct a recruitment from Octo ...
  135. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/04/2015 Orchard Park, NY (September 6, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #6, will conduct a recruitment fro ...
  136. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/04/2015 Buffalo, NY (September 4, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Buffalo Laborers, Local Union #210, will conduct a recruitme ...
  137. State Parks, Department of Transportation Announce $325,000 Project to Upgrade Erie Canalway Trail Published 09/04/2015 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) and Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that construction is underway on a $325,000 project to pave a ...
  138. PLAZA AT 50 SPEAKER SERIES FEATURES RENOWNED EXPERTS IN POLITICS, ARCHITECTURE, AND MODERN ART Published 09/04/2015 New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced a speaker series commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1965 ...
  139. Public Input Sought on Energy Programs to Help Low-Income Customers Published 09/03/2015 ALBANY —The New York ...
  140. ‘SALSERO OF THE MOMENT’ ALEX MATOS TO HEADLINE HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL ON SEPTEMBER 12 Published 09/03/2015   New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the state’s annual tribute to Latin culture will bri ...
  141. DEC ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF THREE SHELLFISHING AREAS Published 09/03/2015 A temporary closure of three shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during the upcoming Labor Day holiday period begins Saturday, September 5 ...
  142. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 09/03/2015 The September meeting of the New York State Procurement Council has been scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Meeting Room 6, North Concourse Level, Empire State Plaza, ...
  143. Three New York City Residents Hit Multi-Million Jackpot Prizes Published 09/03/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  144. Three New York City Residents Hit Multi-Million Lottery Jackpot Prizes Published 09/03/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  145. Three New York City Residents Hit Multi-Million Lottery Jackpot Prizes Published 09/02/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  146. DEC To Hold "CleanSweepNY" Program To Collect Pesticides And Other Chemicals For Proper Disposal Published 09/02/2015 The Fall CleanSweepNY program will be held in the Capital Region the week of September 28, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting ...
  147. Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 09/02/2015 Buffalo, NY (September 2, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #71, will conduct a recruitment ...
  148. Three New York City Residents Hit Multi-Million Lottery Jackpot Prizes Published 09/02/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  149. DEC REMINDS PEOPLE TO ADHERE TO SAFETY REGULATIONS AT RING OF FIRE CELEBRATION ON GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE Published 09/02/2015 As people gather to celebrate the end-of-summer tradition known as the Ring of Fire on Sacandaga Lake, the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) remi ...
  150. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE Published 09/02/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D ...
  151. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Dunkirk Published 09/02/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunications span style="font-size ...
  152. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in West Islip Published 09/02/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  153. DEC ANNOUNCES 2015-16 WATERFOWL SEASON DATES Published 09/01/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman today announced that information is now available about the upcoming waterfowl hunting seasons, inclu ...
  154. New York State Parks Receives Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Grant to Improve Beachfront Accessibility Published 09/01/2015 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) received a $12,111 Quality of Life grant from the Chr ...
  155. PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON MONGAUP POND CAMPGROUND UMP Published 09/01/2015 A Draft Unit Management Plan (UMP) for the Mongaup Pond Campground located in Livingston Manor, Sullivan County is now available for public review and comment, the ...
  156. ECO NATHAN VERHAGUE HONORED AS TOP NEW YORK ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OFFICER Published 09/01/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) Nathan VerHague was named the “2014 New York Officer of the Year” by the Northeast ...
  157. OGS CAPITOL TOURS RECIEVES CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE FROM PROMINENT TRAVEL WEBSITE Published 09/01/2015     New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commiss ...
  158. Adirondack Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights: 8/24-8/30/15 Published 08/31/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with ot ...
  159. OGS TO HOLD PUBLIC AUCTION FOR BATAVIA ARMORY Published 08/31/2015 New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced public auctions for the Batavia Armory at 235 State Street in Batavia ...
  160. Capital Region Business Owner Arrested, Accused of Pocketing $230,000 in Sales Tax Published 08/31/2015 The New York ...
  161. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 08/28/2015 Binghamton, NY (August 29, 2015) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #325, will conduct a recruitment from September 29, 2015 through September 28, ...
  162. OGS TO AWARD NEW CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Published 08/28/2015 RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner today announced that new construction bids have been awarded in the below counties. The award ...
  163. Play The Fair! New York Lottery Showcases New York At The Great 2015 New York State Fair Published 08/27/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery ...
  164. State Agency Highlighting Healthy Eating and Shopping Tips at Great New York State Fair Published 08/27/2015 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced it is highlighting healthy eating, with live demonstrations from nutrition experts, at its booth during the G ...
  165. Winning Lotto Ticket Worth $113,101 Sold in West Haverstraw Published 08/27/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  166. New York State Parks Announces Opening of New Dog Run at Gantry Plaza State Park Published 08/27/2015 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey, joined by local residents and community leaders, today officially ope ...
  167. Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity Published 08/27/2015   Who:           Commissioner Rose Harvey, New York State Parks st ...
  168. Painters Recruit Apprentices Published 08/26/2015 Wappingers Falls, NY (August 26, 2015) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Painters an ...
  169. Back to School Shopping Reminder Now Available in Multiple Languages Published 08/26/2015 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded parents and college students that qualifying clothing and footwear purchases are exempt from New ...
  170. Glaziers Recruit Apprentices Published 08/26/2015 Menands, NY (August 26, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Painters and Glaziers, Loc ...
  171. Back to School Shopping Reminder (in multiple languages)! Clothing and Footwear Sold for Less Than $110 is Always Exempt from New York State’s 4% Sales Tax Published 08/26/2015 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded parents and college students that qualifying clothing and footwear purchases are exempt from New ...
  172. State Announces More Than $135 Million in Overdue Child Support Payments Collected Last Year Using Special Enforcement Tools Published 08/26/2015 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that it collected more than $135 million in overdue child support payments in 2014 on behalf of tens of thous ...
  173. New York Racing Fan Advisory Council Hosts Fan Forum at Saratoga Race Course August 30 Published 08/26/2015 August 26, 2015   The New York Racing Fan Advisory Council announced today it will host a fan forum at the ...
  174. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, AUGUST 26 - DEC FOREST RANGERS & EMPLOYEES RETURN FROM FIGHTING OREGON WILDFIRE Published 08/26/2015 Crew Members Available to Talk to Media Upon Their Return WHO: /sp ...
  175. CAPITOL PARK AFTER DARK VIEWING OF ‘MONSTERS UNIVERSITY’ RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 27 Published 08/25/2015 The free screening of “Monsters University,” originally scheduled for August 19, has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 27 at 8 p.m. in West Capital Park in Albany. Those attending t ...
  176. Lake Placid Olympic Museum to Celebrate New Ski Exhibit Published 08/25/2015 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is excited to announce the Sept. 4, 2015 opening of its n ...
  177. CAPITOL PARK AFTER DARK VIEWING OF ‘MONSTERS UNIVERSITY’ RESCHEDULED TO AUGUST 27 Published 08/25/2015 The free screening of “Monsters University,” originally scheduled for August 19, has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 27 at 8 p.m. in West Capital Park in Albany. Those attending t ...
  178. Adirondack Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights: 8/17-8/23/15 Published 08/25/2015 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with ot ...
  179. DEC FOREST RANGERS & EMPLOYEES RETURN FROM FIGHTING OREGON WILDFIRE Published 08/25/2015 Crew Members Available to Talk to Media Upon Their Return WHO: /sp ...
  180. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary July 2015 Area Unemployment Rates Published 08/25/2015 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for July 2015. Rates are calculated following procedures prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati ...
  181. DEC ACTING COMMISSIONER GERSTMAN APPOINTS CARRIE MEEK GALLAGHER AS NEW REGION 1 DIRECTOR Published 08/24/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has appointed Carrie Meek Gallagher to lead the agency's Region 1 office in Stony Brook, DEC Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman anno ...
  182. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 08/24/2015 Wallkill,  NY (August 24, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #417, will conduct a recruitment from September 14, 2015 through September 9, 2016 for 10 iron ...
  183. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 08/24/2015 Orchard Park, NY (August 24, 2015) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #22, will conduct a ...
  184. DEC LAUNCHES PILOT PROJECT TO IMPROVE COLLECTION OF PUBLIC INPUT ABOUT DEER POPULATIONS Published 08/24/2015 There will be an increased opportunity for public input in deer management decision-making under a pilot project launched today by the state Department of Environme ...
  185. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 08/14/2015 Long Island City, NY (August 22, 2015) - The District Council 16 Cement and Concrete Workers Training and Education Fund will conduct a recruitment fr ...
  186. State Officials Travel to Oneonta to Promote New York’s Veteran Programs Published 08/21/2015 Representatives of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration on Thursday helped spread the word in the Mohawk Valley about state programs that benefit ve ...
  187. State Announces Funding to Help Low-Skilled Workers Remain Employed Published 08/21/2015 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $80,000 will be awarded to help launch an effort to unite Mohawk Valley businesses and community partner ...
  188. State Announces Funding to Help Low-Income Families Overcome Transportation Issues Published 08/21/2015 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $150,000 is being made available to help low-income families in the Mohawk Valley secure reliable transp ...
  189. State Announces $50,000 to Help Refugee Youth Prepare for Workforce Published 08/21/2015 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $50,000 in state funding is being awarded to the Utica City School District to help refugee youth and yo ...
  190. DEC AWARDS $50,000 CONTRACT TO SURVEY INVASIVE HYDRILLA IN CROTON BAY AND THE HUDSON RIVER Published 08/21/2015 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program and the Office of Invasive Sp ...
  191. NEW YORK STATE’S STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OFFERING HUNDREDS OF INTERNSHIPS Published 08/21/2015 The New York State Department of Civil Service today announced that New York State has hundreds of internships available, and reminded college students to apply for fa ...
  192. DEC LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP UNIQUE LODGING NETWORK TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES IN THE ADIRONDACKS Published 08/21/2015           New York is launching a new initiative to create a multiple use “Hut-to-Hut” recreation trail sys ...
  193. MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

    Showcase of New Facilities, Improvements at Two Thousand Islands State Parks     Published 08/21/2015 Who:          Commissioner Rose Harvey, State Parks                   State Council of Parks& ...
  194. New York State Parks Announces Partnership with State Department of Health to Expand Learn-to-Swim Programs in 2016 Published 08/20/2015 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) Commissioner Rose Harvey and New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker announced an expan ...
  195. DEC AND DOS ANNOUNCE $9.4 MILLION FOR FLOODING AND RESILIENCY PROJECTS IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY Published 08/20/2015             As part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Capital for a Day i ...
  196. NYS Tax Department and Queens DA Announce the Arrest of 3 for Tax Fraud Published 08/19/2015 New York State Depart ...
  197. New York State’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.4%, Lowest Level in Seven Years Published 08/20/2015 In July 2015, New York State’s private sector job count climbed by 19,300, or 0.2%, to 7,831,700, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Depa ...
  198. MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

    Showcase of New Facilities, Improvements at Two Thousand Islands State Parks     Published 08/20/2015 Who:          Commissioner Rose Harvey, State Parks                   State Council of Parks& ...
  199. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Cicero Published 08/20/2015 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the LotteryCommunic ...
  200. DRAFT RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLAN TO INCREASE ACCESS TO 19,000 ACRES OF KUSHAQUA TRACT CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS Published 08/19/2015 Public Meeting Scheduled on September 1 at DEC Ray Brook Headquarters   ...
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