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1. The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega to Award $10,000 a Week for Life to Onondaga County’s Newest Lottery Winner Published 12/19/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $10,000 a week for life to New York’s newest Lottery millionaire.  The guaranteed $10,000,000 prize will be awarded to one lucky Li ...
2. The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega to Award $10,000 a Week for Life to Onondaga County’s Newest Lottery Winner Published 12/18/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $10,000 a week for life to New York’s newest Lottery millionaire.  The guaranteed $10,000,000 prize wil ...
3. Snowmaking Begins at the Summit of Whiteface Published 12/18/2018 WILMINGTON, N.Y. (December 18, 2018) --- Snowguns are at the summit of Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N ...
4. COMMISSION ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT PARTNER WITH NYCARES AND EPIX FOR FILM GOOD/DO GOOD SERVICE PROJECT Published 12/18/2018 The Governor’s Office for Motion Picture and Television Development (GOMPTD) and the New York State Commission on National and Community Service (NYSCNCS) collabo ...
5. The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega to Award $10,000 a Week for Life to Onondaga County’s Newest Lottery Winner Published 12/18/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega to Award $10,000 a Week for Life to Onondaga County’s Newest Lottery Winner/spa ...
6. NEW YORK LOTTERY URGES LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY SHOPPERS TO GIFT RESPONSIBLY Published 12/18/2018 The New York State Gaming Commission's Division of Lottery today renewed its appeal to Gift Responsibly this holiday season; advising last-minu ...
7. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 12/18/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other stat ...
8. Celebrate the New Year Outdoors with First Day Hikes at State Parks, Historic Sites, Wildlife Areas and Public Lands on New Year’s Day Published 12/17/2018 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invite New Yorkers to celebrate the New Year exploring the ...
9. DEC ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF AIR MONITORING FOR TONAWANDA COKE NEIGHBORHOOD, FINDS SHUTDOWN CORRESPONDS TO DROP IN BENZENE Published 12/17/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today released DEC’s analysis of air monitoring data for benzene and air ...
10. STUFF THE HOLIDAY STOCKINGS WITH TICKETS TO STARS ON ICE Published 12/17/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – If you’re still se ...
11. ** VIDEO RELEASE** Published 12/14/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The 2018 Olympic Winter Games are in the rear-view mirror and now the world’s b ...
12. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 12/13/2018 Queensbury, NY (November 29, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #773, will conduct a recruitment from January 14, 2019 through Dece ...
13. Department of Civil Service Announces New Career Opportunities for Engineers in New York State Published 12/14/2018 New Examination Program Provides Continuous Access to Job Opportunities for Engineers p style="text ...
14. PSC Approves Con Edison’s Innovative Electric Pricing Pilot Program Published 12/13/2018   ALBANY —The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved an innovative ...
15. PSC Approves $7.2 Million for New York American Water Customers Published 12/13/2018   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
16. National Grid Faces Potential Financial Penalty Enforcement Action Published 12/13/2018   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
17. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL DECEMBER 13, 2018 AGENDA Published 12/12/2018   Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
18. DEC ANNOUNCES $379,879 IN TREES FOR TRIBS GRANT AWARDS TO PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE Published 12/12/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a total of $379,879 in grants for projects that will protect and ...
19. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights Published 12/12/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
20. Why Not Ski and Ride On Wednesdays at Belleayre, Gore & Whiteface Published 12/11/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- It’s been a banner start to the winter season at Belleayre Mountain, Highmount; ...
21. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 12/11/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
22. Peekskill Store Owner Charged with Possessing More than 8,000 Untaxed Cigars Published 12/11/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the arrest of a Peekskill store owner for allegedly possessing 8,303 untaxed cigars. Abduljabar Aidhah, 35, operates Ab ...
23. LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALBANY ON JANUARY 21, 2019 Published 12/06/2018   RoAnn Destito, Office of General Services Commissioner, today announced that New York State’s celebration of the life and l ...
24. DEC ENCOURAGES NEW YORKERS TO GIVE THE GIFT OF A LIFETIME FISHING, TRAPPING, OR HUNTING LICENSE Published 12/11/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded residents that the holidays are a great time to consider giving the gift of conservation.  ...
25. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES NEW ACTIONS TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY AND AWARENESS OF PROBLEM GAMBLING SERVICES Published 12/10/2018 First Problem Gambling Resource Centers in New York State are Now Operational p style="text-align: ce ...
26. New York State, Onondaga Co. Executive McMahon & Syracuse Mayor Walsh Announce December 12 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 12/10/2018 Members of Governor Cuomo’s Administration, Onondaga County Executive, Syracuse Mayor, U.S. Census Bureau Representative & Comm ...
27. NEW YORK LOTTERY COMPLETES STATE-OF-THE-ART PRODUCTION STUDIO Published 12/10/2018   The New York State Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery today announced the completion of its new ...
28. ** PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE** Published 12/09/2018 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at White ...
29. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY DECEMBER 13, 2018 AGENDA Published 12/06/2018   Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
30. United Service Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 12/07/2018 Bohemia, NY (November 1, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for United Service Workers, Local Union #355, will conduct a recruitment from January 7, 2019 through January 18, 20 ...
31. DEC ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS OPEN JANUARY 23, 2019 Published 12/07/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that online registration for DEC’s 2019 Summer Camps prog ...
32. DEC ANNOUNCES LIFEGUARD QUALIFYING PROCEDURES TO BEGIN JAN. 19 Published 12/07/2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that annual lifeguard qualifying procedures be ...
33. DEC Deploys Bronx’s City Island Bridge to Expand Hempstead Reef Published 12/07/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that this week DEC’s Art ...
34. Protect Your Information During the Holiday Bustle Published 12/06/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged New Yorkers to be wary of cyber grinches while shopping online or donating to charities during the holiday season. The ...
35. State Parks Announces 2018 New York State Historic Preservation Awards Published 12/07/2018 View photos of the award winners here The New York State Office of Parks, R ...
36. State Historic Preservation Board Recommends 16 Nominations for State & National Registers of Historic Places Published 12/06/2018 New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 16 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The nominations reflect the stri ...
37. NYS SECRETARY OF STATE ROSADO ANNOUNCES LOCAL GOVERNMENT INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS Published 12/06/2018 Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Capital Region BOCES, Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board, Montgomery County and its 21 local government part ...
38. How to Respond to a Tax Department Notice or Letter Published 12/05/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers to review and respond to all Tax Department communications. Any unexpected correspondence from the Tax Departm ...
39. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Published 12/06/2018 MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6  str ...
40. New York State Parks Invites New Yorkers and Visitors to State Parks to Celebrate the Holidays Published 12/05/2018 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation invites residents and visitors to celebrate the season at more than 40 holiday-themed events taking place at New York State ...
41. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights Published 12/05/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
42. MEDIA ADVISORY: STATE PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER TO HOST TACTICAL TRAINING SESSION FOR TROY AND COLONIE POLICE DEPARTMENTS Published 12/05/2018 On Thursday, December 6, 2018, the City of Troy and Town of Colonie police departments will participate in Close Quarter Tactics training at New York State’s 1,100 acre, state-of-the-art Prep ...
43. Cyber Thieves Target Tax Professionals and Businesses Published 12/05/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded corporations, businesses, and tax professionals to be wary of various tax scams. Massive data breaches at corporations a ...
44. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Published 12/05/2018 WHAT:                  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Se ...
45. Roofers Recruit Apprentices Published 12/04/2018 Elmira, NY (December 4, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Roofers Local Union #203, Elmira Area II, will conduct a recruitment from December 17, 2018 through December 16, 2019 for four ...
46. Plasterers Recruit Apprentices Published 12/04/2018 The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plasterers Local Union #9, will conduct a recruitment from January 2, 2019 through June 12, 2019 for four plasterer apprentices, the New York Sta ...
47. Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 12/04/2018 The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #38, will conduct a recruitment from January 2, 2019 through December 27, 2019 for 30 sheet metal worker apprent ...
48. Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 12/04/2018 The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #7, will conduct a recruitment from January 3, 2019 through December 26, 2019 for five plumber and pipef ...
49. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 12/04/2018 The Tri-City Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #236, will conduct a recruitment from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 for 60 electrician apprentices ...
50. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Published 12/04/2018 WHAT:                  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Se ...
51. Don’t Fall for These Common Scams Published 12/04/2018 To help taxpayers avoid being scammed, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today highlighted some common tactics used by identity thieves and cybercriminals. The strategie ...
52. New York State Siting Board to Meet Published 12/04/2018   ALBANY — The New York State Board on Electric Generation ...
53. Santas Ski for Free Sunday at Whiteface Mountain Published 12/04/2018 WILMINGTON, N.Y. – ‘Tis the season for snow, skiing, and Santa.  a href="http://www.white ...
54. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 12/03/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
55. Five Ways to Protect Your Private Information Online Published 12/03/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today shared five ways for taxpayers to protect their private information online. The effort to help safeguard sensitive data coincides ...
56. ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 12/01/2018 (Dec. 01, 2018) --- Below is a rundown, listing many of the events on the Whiteface Lake Placid fall/winter ...
57. NEW YORK STATE TREE LIGHTING IN HARLEM DECEMBER 6 Published 11/30/2018   New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the annual New York State Holiday Tree Lighting at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Off ...
58. State Parks Announces Beginning of $2 Million Allegany State Park Red House Administration Building Restoration Project Published 11/30/2018 A $2 million historic preservation project is underway at the Red House Administration Building at Allegany State Park in Western New York. This project will rehabilitate the exterior of the 90-yea ...
59. New York State & Elmira Mayor Mandell Announce December 3 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 11/29/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Elmira Mayor Daniel J. Mandell today announced a December 3 roundtable event will take place in Elmira to discuss the ...
60. 50-YEAR DEC VETERAN PATTI BOLTON RETIRES Published 11/29/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that after 50 years of service to New York State, Patti Bolton is retiring from her post as Secreta ...
61. NEW YORK LOTTERY URGES HOLIDAY SHOPPERS TO GIFT RESPONSIBLY Published 11/29/2018 The New York State Gaming Commission Division of Lottery today renewed its appeal to Gift Responsibly this holiday season; advising holiday sho ...
62. DEC ANNOUNCES SECOND YEAR OF CAMPGROUND AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Published 11/29/2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the opening of the 2019 application period for the Campground Ambassador program as part of the state’s Adven ...
63. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights Published 11/28/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
64. Hutchings Psychiatric Center Opens Renovated Inpatient Building After Multi-Million Dollar Overhaul Published 11/28/2018 SYRACUSE, NY -  Hutchings Psychiatric Center announces the completion of its multi-phase inpatient building renovation project. The 10-year, $50 million capita ...
65. Staten Island Tax Preparer Sentenced for Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns Published 11/28/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that a tax preparer working on Staten Island has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of criminal tax fraud. Thomas Fa ...
66. Public Statement Hearings Scheduled for Orange and Rockland Utilities Published 11/28/2018 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) announced it will ho ...
67. New York State & Pioneer Library System Announce November 28 Census Roundtable in Canandaigua to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 11/27/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Pioneer Library System Executive Director Lauren Moore today announced a November 28 roundtable event will take place ...
68. DEC AND NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE GRANT AWARDS FROM CONEY ISLAND CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT PROJECT FUND Published 11/27/2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced grant awards from the Coney Island Creek Enviro ...
69. New York State & Utica Mayor Palmieri Announce November 29 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 11/27/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Utica Mayor Robert M. Palmieri today announced a November 29 roundtable event will take place in Utica to discuss the ...
70. DEC ‘ON THE FRONT LINES’ VIDEO FEATURES HUDSON RIVER-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR CHRIS BOWSER Published 11/27/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos is proud to present the latest episode of “On the Front Lines,” the agency’s video series p ...
71. New York State Tax Department’s Quick Pay Application Gaining Popularity Published 11/26/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced more than 62,000 payments worth more than $46.6 million have been made through its convenient Quick Pay application since the b ...
72. New York State & Rochester Mayor Warren Announce November 28 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 11/26/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren today announced a November 28 roundtable event will take place in Rochester to discu ...
73. New York State & Binghamton Mayor David Announce November 28 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 11/26/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David today announced a November 28 roundtable event will take place in Binghamton to dis ...
74. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 11/26/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
75. STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BOARD HOLDS MEETING ON NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Published 11/26/2018 Pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 104, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ -- Office of Interoperable and Emergency Com ...
76. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES "WE CAN'T LOSE ANYONE ELSE" CAMPAIGN TO HIGHLIGHT HOW NEW YORK STATE IS LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION Published 11/26/2018 New Campaign Features Everyday New Yorkers Who Have ...
77. DEC Announces “WomenHuntFishNY” Photo Contest Published 11/26/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the beginning of a statewide photo contest, “WomenHuntFishNY,” to celebrate women ...
78. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 11/23/2018 Niagara Falls, NY (November 23, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #9, will conduct a recruitment from December 7, 2018 through December 6, 2019 fo ...
79. DEC OFFERS HALF PRICE BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY DISCOUNT ON CONSERVATIONIST MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS Published 11/21/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a special holiday offer that will allow people who love the env ...
80. ORDA Ski Resorts Open for Full Operations Friday Published 11/21/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- What better way to burn off all that Thanksgiving turkey than hitting the ski trails ...
81. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights Published 11/21/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
82. Take Advantage of Black Friday Savings with NYS Sales Tax Exemptions Published 11/20/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding holiday shoppers of the tax breaks on purchases of clothing and footwear sold for less than $110. “The holiday shopp ...
83. NYS Surplus Vehicle and Equipment Auction Scheduled In Brooklyn November 28 Published 11/21/2018 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
84. Public Hearings Scheduled for NYPA Transmission Line Rebuild Published 11/21/2018 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) announced it will ...
85. Tax Preparers Can Register Now for 2019 Published 11/15/2018 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the launch of the 2019 tax preparer registration application. Tax preparers can register for the first time or renew their regi ...
86. STARS ON ICE® COMES TO LAKE PLACID’S OLYMPIC CENTER DECEMBER 30 Published 11/20/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Olympic Ice Dance Gold M ...
87. JANUARY DEER SEASON TO OPEN IN SUFFOLK COUNTY Published 11/20/2018 The 2019 firearms deer season in Suffolk County will begin Sunday, Jan. 6, and continue through Jan. 31, including weekends, the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today ...
88. NYS Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers to Make Informed Decisions During Holiday Shopping Season Published 11/20/2018 The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) today reminded New Yorkers to be informed consumers when purchasing gifts this holiday se ...
89. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 11/20/2018 Mountainville, NY (November 19, 2018) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local #373, will conduct a recruitment from December 3, 2018 through M ...
90. NYS Vehicle and Equipment Auction Scheduled In Staten Island November 27 Published 11/20/2018 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
91. NYS Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers to Make Informed Decisions During the Holiday Shopping Season Published 11/20/2018 The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) today reminded New Yorkers to be informed consumers when purchasing gifts this holiday season, including upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Mon ...
92. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary October 2018 Area Unemployment Rates Published 11/20/2018 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for October 2018. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic ...
93. DEC ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF 6.8-ACRE CONSCIENCE BAY WATERSHED PROPERTY Published 11/20/2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced an acquisition of open space that will provide greater protection to the Long Island Sound by establishing an addit ...
94. DEC ANNOUNCES $2.24 MILLION IN URBAN FORESTRY GRANTS AWARDED TO PROJECTS STATEWIDE Published 11/20/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced $2.24 million in grants for urban forestry projects to protect air quality, water quality and ...
95. DEC ANNOUNCES $902,888 IN GRANTS TO HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY WATERSHED COMMUNITIES Published 11/20/2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced grant awards totaling $902,888 for 24 projects to help communities along the Hudson River Estuary design and improv ...
96. MEDIA ADVISORY: DEC ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF NEW CONSCIENCE BAY WATERSHED PROPERTY & UNVEIL ENGRAVED BOULDER Published 11/20/2018 The State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), along with Assemblyman Steve Englebright and other elected officials, will be unveiling a new unique property in Setauket that will add to ...
97. St. Lawrence & Clarkson Faceoff Saturday Night at Lake Placid’s Olympic Center Published 11/19/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- It’s expected to be another tough battle against arch rivals when St. Lawrence ...
98. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 11/19/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
99. New York State Parks Introduces Online Empire Pass Renewals at a $10 Savings Now Through March 31, 2019 Published 11/19/2018 div id="content-col" class="col-md-9 col-sm-9 co ...
100. NEW YORK STATE PARKS INTRODUCES ONLINE EMPIRE PASS RENEWALS AT A $10 SAVINGS NOW THROUGH MARCH 31, 2019 Published 11/19/2018 Keep The Card - Get the Discount! ...
101. OGS ANNOUNCES OPENING WEEKEND EVENTS FOR WINTER AT THE PLAZA Published 11/19/2018 Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks Celebration on December 2  New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commi ...
102. North America Cup Bobsled & Skeleton Returns to Lake Placid November 27-December 3, 2018 Published 11/19/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Ahead of February’s IBSF World Cup bobsled and skeleton race, the North America ...
103. ** PHOTO RELEASE ** Published 11/17/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (November 17, 2018) – The 2018-’19 Alpine and Nordic ski seasons got underway ...
104. DEC TAKES ENFORCEMENT ACTION TO PROTECT WATER AROUND CONEY ISLAND CREEK, JAMAICA BAY Published 11/16/2018 $792,000 Penalty for Adverse Environmental Impacts to Fund Environmental Benefit Projects The N ...
105. DEC AND DAM FIND NO CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE IN NEW YORK Published 11/15/2018 CWD-Suspected Deer Determined to be a False Alarm The New York State D ...
106. PSC Gives Final OK for Western New York Wind Farm Project Published 11/15/2018  CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS RELEASE: There remains a number of Article 10 com ...
107. GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES OPENING OF THE 2018-19 ALPINE AND NORDIC SKIING SEASON Published 11/15/2018 ALBANY, N.Y. --- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of the 2018-19 Alpine and Nordic ski seasons. Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort, in Highmount; ...
108. PSC Streamlines Bill Payments for Con Edison Customers Published 11/15/2018 ALBANY —The New York State Public Se ...
109. PSC Gives Final OK for Western New York Wind Farm Project Published 11/15/2018  CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS RELEASE: The New York State Public Service Commis ...
110. PSC Continues Successful Community Choice Aggregation Program Published 11/15/2018 ALBANY —The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today renewed Sustainable Westchester, Inc.’s Community Choice Ag ...
111. PSC Gives Final OK for Western New York Wind Farm Project Published 11/15/2018   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
112. NYS Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.0%, Matching All-Time Low Published 11/15/2018 New York State’s unemployment rate fell to 4.0% in October 2018, matching its lowest level on record (last reached in May 1988), according to preliminary figures released today by the New Yor ...
113. DEC ADVISES BACKCOUNTRY VISITORS OF WINTER CONDITIONS IN THE ADIRONDACKS Published 11/15/2018 The early snow and cold weather are providing good conditions for winter outdoor recreation in the Adirondack backcountry, New York State Department of Environmental Con ...
114. National Grid’s Long Island Gas Business Faces Potential Financial Penalty Published 11/15/2018   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
115. New York State Announces More than 400 New State Government Internship Opportunities for the Spring 2019 Semester Published 11/15/2018 Student Internship Program Exposes Next Generation of Leaders to Public Service Careers p style="tex ...
116. DEC ANNOUNCES NOV. 15 IS “NEW YORK RECYCLES DAY” Published 11/15/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that Nov. 15 is “New York Recycles Day,” celebrating the State’s nationa ...
117. New York State Holiday Tree Begins Journey to the Capitol November 15 Published 11/14/2018 Great Photo Opportunity WHAT: New York State’s holiday trees will be cut down and transported to the Empire State ...
118. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL NOVEMBER 15, 2018 AGENDA Published 11/14/2018 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
119. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights Published 11/14/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and ...
120. NEW YORK LOTTERY B-ROLL ADVISORY Published 11/14/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented a ceremonial prize check worth a New York record $343.8 million to a Harlem man whose numbers matched al ...
121. DEC Announces Winners of 15th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Published 11/14/2018 Six organizations were recognized today at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) 15th Annual New York State Environmental Excellence Awards Celebration. DEC ...
122. Manhattan Man Wins Largest Jackpot in New York Lottery History Published 11/14/2018 Sixty-seven-year-old Robert Bailey has come forward to claim the $343.8 million winning ticket from the October 27, 2018 Powerball drawing. Bailey, of New York City, now has the distinctio ...
123. ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 11/14/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (November 14, 2018) --- ECAC Men’s Ice Hockey rivals St. Lawrence University and Cl ...
124. Regular Firearms Season for Deer and Bear Hunting in the Southern Zone Begins Nov. 17 Published 11/14/2018 Hunters Encouraged to Pass up Shots on Young Bucks span style="color: bl ...
125. UPDATED LOCATION: MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 Published 11/14/2018 Who:  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will recognize a New York ski area, SUNY medical center, wastewater control distr ...
126. DEC SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT ON BLUE RIDGE WILDERNESS UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT Published 11/14/2018 Public Meeting Nov. 28 at Raquette Lake Free Union School  span style="fon ...
127. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 Published 11/14/2018 Who:  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will recognize a New York ski area, SUNY medical center, wastewater control distr ...
128. NEW YORK LOTTERY TO INTRODUCE WINNER OF LARGEST JACKPOT IN STATE HISTORY Published 11/14/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check worth a New York record $343.8 million to a Harlem man whose numbers matched all six numbers drawn for the October 27 ...
129. NEW YORK LOTTERY TO INTRODUCE WINNER OF LARGEST JACKPOT IN STATE HISTORY Published 11/13/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check worth a New York record $343.8 million to a Harlem man whose numbers matched all six numbers drawn for the October 27 ...
130. Eleven Companies Receive New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification Published 11/13/2018 Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the following eleven businesses have recently been certified by the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Division of Se ...
131. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 11/13/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
132. NEW YORK LOTTERY TO INTRODUCE WINNER OF LARGEST JACKPOT IN STATE HISTORY Published 11/13/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a ceremonial prize check worth a New York record $343.8 million to a Harlem man whose numbers matched all six numbers drawn for the October 27 ...
133. DEC PENALIZES TENNESSEE NURSERY FOR VIOLATING NEW YORK STATE’S INVASIVE SPECIES REGULATION Published 11/13/2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a final Order on Consent (Order), including a $2,500 penalty, with Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, LLC, Dennis Sons, a ...
134. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 Published 11/13/2018 Who:  New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos will recognize a New York ski area, SUNY medical center, wastewater control distr ...
135. ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 11/13/2018 WILMINGTON, N.Y. (Nov. 13, 2018) --- The high-efficiency, low-energy snowguns a ...
136. **MEDIA ADVISORY** Published 11/13/2018 State Parks Commissioner, Auburn City Mayor and Several State and Community Leaders to Attend Who:     & ...
137. NEWS ADVISORY Published 11/09/2018   Great Photo Opportunity WHAT: New York State’s holida ...
138. NEWS ADVISORY Published 11/09/2018 Great Photo Opportunity WHAT: New York State’s holiday trees will be cut down and transported to the Empire State ...
139. **MEDIA ADVISORY** Published 11/12/2018 State Parks Commissioner, Auburn City Mayor and Several State and Community Leaders to Attend Who:     & ...
140. Belleayre Mountain, Gore Mountain and Whiteface Mountain Begin Snowmaking Operations Published 11/11/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) managed ski resorts, Bel ...
141. Statement from DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos on the Passing of Robert F. Flacke Published 11/11/2018 "New York State lost an undisputed environmental champion with the passing of Bob Flacke. As head of the Adirondack Park Agency and Commissioner of the Department of Env ...
142. Statement from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Town of North Hempstead Regarding Investigations at the I-Park Soccer Fields Published 11/10/2018 Lockheed-Martin is undertaking investigations and cleanup actions at the former Unisys facility in the Town of North Hempstead.  As ...
143. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY NOVEMBER 15, 2018 AGENDA Published 11/09/2018   Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
144. Mt. Van Hoevenberg Nordic Center Opens Saturday, November 17 Published 11/09/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Grab and wax your skis, the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Nordic ski center, in Lake Placid, ...
145. **MEDIA ADVISORY** Published 11/09/2018 State Parks Commissioner, Auburn City Mayor and Several State and Community Leaders to Attend Who:     & ...
146. Valuable Tax Credits and Exemptions for Veterans Published 11/06/2018 Ahead of Veterans’ Day, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded veterans of valuable tax exemptions and credits available to them, their families, and their employer ...
147. New York State & Niagara Falls Mayor Dyster Announce November 9 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 11/08/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Niagara Falls Mayor Paul A. Dyster today announced a November 9 roundtable event will take place in Niagara Falls to ...
148. OGS To Award New Construction Contracts Published 11/08/2018 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 awards are described in the listing ...
149. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR WOMEN IN NIAGARA COUNTY Published 11/08/2018 Horizon Health Services Will Add 25 Beds for Women to its Campus in Sanborn/di ...
150. OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities Published 11/08/2018   RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner today an ...
151. Number Three Wind Project Public Statement Hearings Scheduled Published 11/08/2018 ALBANY — The New York State Board ...
152. DEC SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT TO IMPROVE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN HAMMOND POND WILD FOREST Published 11/07/2018 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input to improve recreational opportunities and natural resource protections in the Hammond Pond Wild Forest Mana ...
153. Yolanda Vega Awards $26,600,000 in Prize Checks to New York’s Newest Lottery Millionaires Published 11/07/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented $26,600,000 to New York’s newest Lottery millionaires.  The winners received their ceremonial prize checks at the Lottery’ ...
154. DEC Announces Appointment of Bernard “Bernie” Rivers as Director of the Division of Law Enforcement Published 11/07/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the appointment of Captain Bernard “Bernie” Rivers to the position of Director of ...
155. FOR ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH, NEW YORK INVITES WORKING PARENTS TO LEARN HOW PAID FAMILY LEAVE HELPS THEM WHEN THEY WELCOME A NEW CHILD Published 11/07/2018 To honor National Adoption Awareness Month, New York today announced a new Paid Family Leave webinar to help employee ...
156. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights Published 11/07/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservati ...
157. Media Advisory Published 11/07/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $26,600,000 to New York’s newest Lottery millionaires.  The winners include two scratch-off winners from Brooklyn and a Lotto winne ...
158. Plumbers and Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 11/06/2018 Peekskill, NY (October 29, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #21, Zone 1, will conduct a recruitment from December 3, 2018 through ...
159. Media Advisory Published 11/06/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $26,600,000 to New York’s newest Lottery millionaires.  The winners include two scratch-off winners from Brooklyn and a Lotto winne ...
160. Media Advisory Published 11/06/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $26,600,000 to New York’s newest Lottery millionaires.  The winners include two scratch-off winners from Brooklyn and a Lotto winne ...
161. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 11/05/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
162. ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 11/05/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y.  (November 05, 2018) --- The excitement of FIL Viessmann World Cup Luge racing retur ...
163. DEC AND STATE PARKS REMIND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS THAT HUNTING AND TRAPPING SEASONS ARE OPEN Published 11/05/2018 With several hunting and trapping seasons now open, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Park ...
164. Yolanda Vega Awards $8,000,000 in Prize Checks to Nassau County’s Newest Lottery Millionaires Published 11/02/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented $8,000,000 to Long Island’s newest Lottery millionaires.  The winners received their ceremonial prize checks at the Lottery&rsqu ...
165. Media Advisory Published 11/02/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $8,000,000 to Long Island’s newest Lottery millionaires.  The winners include a $3,000,000 scratch-off winner from Carle Place and ...
166. NYS Surplus Vehicle and Equipment Auction Scheduled In Binghamton November 8 Published 11/01/2018 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
167. Media Advisory Published 11/01/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $8,000,000 to Long Island’s newest Lottery millionaires.  The winners include a $3,000,000 scratch-off winner from Carle Place and ...
168. Porter Corners Man Wins $1,000,000 Scratch-off Prize Published 11/01/2018 Fifty-three-year-old Bryan MacPherson of Porter Corners is Saratoga County’s newest Lottery millionaire.  MacPherson won the $1,000,000 jackpot prize on a $5 Jumbo Bucks scratch ...
169. New York State Recognized with National Cyber Security Alliance Cyber Secure Community Award Published 11/01/2018 November 1, 2018, Albany, NY - The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced that it received the National Cy ...
170. Media Advisory Published 11/01/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $8,000,000 to Long Island’s newest Lottery millionaires.  The winners include a $3,000,000 scratch-off winner from Carle Place and ...
171. ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 11/01/2018 (Nov. 01, 2018) --- Below is a rundown, listing many of the events on the Whiteface Lake Placid fall/winter ...
172. Media Advisory Published 11/01/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Porter Corners man his $1,000,000 prize check at the Stewart’s Shops where he bought his lucky ticket.  The Saratoga County residen ...
173. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights Published 10/31/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
174. Media Advisory Published 10/31/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Porter Corners man his $1,000,000 prize check at the Stewart’s Shops where he bought his lucky ticket.  The Saratoga County residen ...
175. Media Advisory Published 10/31/2018 The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will award a Porter Corners man his $1,000,000 prize check at the Stewart’s Shops where he bought his lucky ticket.  The Saratoga County residen ...
176. NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Albany November 7 Published 10/31/2018 The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
177. Tickets on Sale Now for the NBT Bank Thanksgiving Faceoff Available at NBT Branches Published 10/30/2018 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- If you haven’t purchased your tickets for Saturday’s, Nov. 24, NBT Bank T ...
178. New York State Chief Technology Officer Receives NASCIO 2018 State Technology Innovator Award Published 10/30/2018 October 30, 2018, Albany, NY - The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced that Rajiv Rao, New York State C ...
179. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 10/29/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
180. New York Celebrates Second Consecutive Powerball Win Published 10/28/2018 With two winning jackpot tickets for Saturday’s Powerball drawing, the news came early today that one of the multi-million dollar winning tickets was sold in New York. The second winning tick ...
181. DEC Announces Latest Deployment of Materials to Fire Island Reef Published 10/26/2018 Reef Expansion Bolsters Long Island's Economy through Increased Opportunities for Tourism and Recreation / ...
182. Powerball Jackpot Swells to $750 Million on the Heels of Mega Millions Mania Published 10/26/2018 The Powerball jackpot for Saturday, October 27 is now $750 Million. The news comes as the New York Lottery continues to pay out more than $8.7 million in cash prizes on the 1,299,715 tickets sold f ...
183. New York State & Kingston Mayor Noble Announce October 30 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 10/26/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Kingston Mayor Steve Noble today announced an October 30 roundtable event will take place in Kingston to discuss the ...
184. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RESIDENTIAL DETOX AND REHABILITATION FACILITY IN CLINTON COUNTY Published 10/26/2018 The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced the opening of the C ...
185. DEC REMINDS PUBLIC TO AVOID CAVES AND MINES TO PROTECT NEW YORK’S BAT POPULATIONS Published 10/25/2018 At the start of National Bat Week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today is urging outdoor adventurers to suspend exploration of cave and mine sites that may serve ...
186. DEC ANNOUNCES OCT. 25 START OF FURBEARER TRAPPING AND HUNTING SEASONS Published 10/25/2018 Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that furbearer trapping and hunting seasons begin soon in many parts of New York ...
187. NEW YORK WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD LAUNCHES STATE-OF-THE-ART VIRTUAL HEARINGS Published 10/25/2018 New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Clarissa M. Rodriguez today announced the Board has launched a first-in-the-nation initiative that allows injured ...
188. Brewster Man Wins $1,000,000 CASH4LIFE Prize Published 10/25/2018 Seventy-year-old Martin Posner is the most recent winner of a $1,000,000 CASH4LIFE second prize.  The Brewster man matched the first five numbers drawn for the September 13 drawing ea ...
189. New York State & Troy Mayor Madden Announce October 29 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 10/25/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Troy Mayor Patrick Madden today announced an October 29 roundtable event will take place in Troy to discuss the upcom ...
190. New York State Parks Announces $2.8 Million Robert Frederick Smith Center for the Performing Arts at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park Published 10/25/2018 Project to Revitalize Cultural Performance Center Led By $1 Million Gift from Philanthropist Robert Frederick Smith  ...
191. NYS Office for New Americans and Division of Consumer Protection Issue Warning About Immigration Scams Published 10/25/2018 New York Secretary of State Rossana Rosado is alerting immigrants living in New York State about potential scams and fraudulent practices taking place within the immigration legal system, where uns ...
192. Media Advisory Published 10/25/2018 The New York Lottery’s Kylie McDonald will award a Brewster man his $1,000,000 prize check at the store where he bought his lucky ticket.  The Putnam County resident won his prize by mat ...
193. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Published 10/25/2018 Major Announcement to be Made During Construction Tour of the Transformation in Progress /p ...
194. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Published 10/24/2018 Major Announcement to be Made During Construction Tour of the Transformation in Progress /p ...
195. DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights Published 10/24/2018 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish a ...
196. Media Advisory Published 10/24/2018 The New York Lottery’s Kylie McDonald will award a Brewster man his $1,000,000 prize check at the store where he bought his lucky ticket.  The Putnam County resident won his prize by mat ...
197. NEW YORK STATE PROCUREMENT COUNCIL TO MEET NOVEMBER 28 Published 10/24/2018 The next meeting of the New York State Procurement Council has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. in Meeting Room 6, North Concourse, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York./ ...
198. DEC ANNOUNCES FREE USE AT PROSPECT MOUNTAIN VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARKWAY Published 10/24/2018 The public will be able to drive up Prospect Mountain Veteran’s Memorial Parkway and enjoy the views for free on the first weekend in November and on Veterans Day, November 11, New York State ...
199. New York State & Watertown Mayor Butler Announce October 25 Census Roundtable to Kick Off 2020 Census Discussion Published 10/24/2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Administration and Watertown Mayor Joseph M. Butler Jr. today announced an October 25 roundtable event will take place in Watertown to d ...
200. Media Advisory Published 10/24/2018 The New York Lottery’s Kylie McDonald will award a Brewster man his $1,000,000 prize check at the store where he bought his lucky ticket.  The Putnam County resident won his prize by mat ...