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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
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06/06/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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Media Advisory: Minoa Man To Be Awarded $3,000,000 Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
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06/06/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $3,000,000 ceremonial prize check to a Minoa man at the Delta Sonic Carwash where he purchased his life-changing 50X the Money scra ...
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DEC LAUNCHES NEW DISCLOSURE PROGRAM TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM CHEMICALS IN HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS
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06/06/2018
New Program Gives Consumers Information about Potentially Harmful Chemicals
New York State Departm ...
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OGS ANNOUNCES 2018 SUMMER AT THE PLAZA SERIES LINEUP
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05/30/2018
RoAnn Destito, Commissioner, New York State Office of General Services today announced the 2018 Summer At The Plaza series of free community events that will be presented at the Em ...
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New York State Recognizes Cyber Security Champion Award Winners
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06/05/2018
June 5, 2018, Albany, NY – The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced the recognition of se ...
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DEC 'ON THE FRONT LINES' VIDEO FEATURES SHIP CAPTAINS ALAN FAIRBANKS AND DOUG ZELLER
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06/05/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proud to present the latest episode of “On the Front Lines,” the agency’s video series profiling staff and the ...
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FINDS MULTIPLE CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS AT COMMON SENSE FARM AS A RESULT OF TWELVE TRIBES INVESTIGATION
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06/05/2018
Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon today announced the preliminary results of an ongoing investigation into the Twelve Tribes community located in Cambridge, NY, ba ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Hamburg June 12
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06/05/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $100,000 ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT BASSWOOD POND STATE FOREST
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06/05/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced completion of a number of accessible features at Basswood Po ...
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Aging Services Professionals Share Key Innovations that Help Older New Yorkers, Families, Communities, and the Economy
Published
06/05/2018
Albany, NY—New York’s network of aging services professionals are convening today and tomorrow in Albany for the 22 ...
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New York State Hosts 21st Annual Cyber Security Conference
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06/05/2018
June 5, 2018, Albany, NY – New York State Chief Information Officer Robert H. Samson kicked off the New York State 21st ...
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STATEMENT FROM NYS COMMISSIONER OF LABOR ROBERTA REARDON ON VIDEO EXPOSING ALLEGED LABOR VIOLATIONS OF THE TWELVE TRIBES
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06/04/2018
"The New York State Department of Labor is launching an official investigation into the Twelve Tribes community located in Cambridge, NY based on an Inside Edition ...
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DEC AND DOH ANNOUNCE PUBLIC AVAILABILITY SESSION AT ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL ON JUNE 14, 2018
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06/04/2018
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH), along with representatives from the Unisys Corporation and the Elmira City School ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
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06/04/2018
Rochester, NY (June 4, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters will conduct a recru ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
06/04/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Central New York Career Expo
Published
06/04/2018
When: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 – 11:00 a.m.
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OGS ANNOUNCES FREE SUMMER TOURS OF THE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA
Published
06/01/2018
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the popular and free summer weekday tours of the Empire State Plaza will begin on Monday, ...
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GOVERNOR CUOMO PARTNERS WITH NYS DOL AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO OFFER CENTRAL NEW YORK CAREER EXPO
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06/01/2018
New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon today announced that more than 215 businesses will offer more than 5,000 job opportunities at the Central New York CareerExpo. The ev ...
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DEC RELEASES REPORT ON PHARMACEUTICAL STEWARDSHIP
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06/01/2018
Convenient Disposal of Expired and Unused Drugs would Protect Communities and Environment
New York State Department of Environme ...
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Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
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06/01/2018
Rochester, NY (June 1, 2018) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #3 (Rochester), will con ...
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DEC AWARDS $317,000 GRANTS TO REDUCE FLOODING AND RESTORE AQUATIC HABITATS IN HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY
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06/01/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced $316,767 in grant funding for three projects to help reduce localized flooding and restore aq ...
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NEW YORK STATE HONORS OLDER VOLUNTEERS AT OLDER NEW YORKERS’ DAY CELEBRATION
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05/31/2018
VIEW EVENT a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/nysofapio/al ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Salt Point June 7
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05/31/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR VETERANS IN NEW YORK CITY
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05/31/2018
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the completion of a $7.5 million renovation project at the Ed Thompson Veterans Center ...
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HVAC COMPANY OWNER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED ASSAULT IN MERCURY POISONING OF QUEENS FAMILY
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05/31/2018
Additionally Charged With Environmental Conservation Law Violations
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ALEXANDER CALDER SCULPTURE CONSERVATION PROJECT TO COMMENCE AT EMPIRE STATE PLAZA
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05/31/2018
New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced the temporary removal of artist Alexander Calder’s abstract sculpture Triangles and A ...
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NYS Surplus Vehicle And Equipment Auction Scheduled In Saratoga Springs June 6
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05/30/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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Lottery Winners from Albany and Ballston Spa are Capital District’s Newest Lottery Millionaires
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05/30/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Anna Lichorat today presented $2,00,000 to the Capital Region’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners received their ceremonial prize ch ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
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05/30/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
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05/29/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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NYS DEC, NYC DEP, THE CATSKILL CENTER AND RONDOUT NEVERSINK STREAM PROGRAM ANNOUNCE PEEKAMOOSE BLUE HOLE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
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05/29/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP), the Catskill Center, and Rondout Neversin ...
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Media Advisory
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05/29/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Anna Lichorat will present $2,000,000 to the Capital Region’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners include an Albany man that won the $ ...
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Requests for Proposals out for Local State Parks
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05/29/2018
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced today that three requests for proposals (RFPs) have been released to solicit private development partners at Artpa ...
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Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Reminds New Yorkers to Prepare for Hurricane Season
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05/29/2018
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services today urged New Yorkers to take steps to prepare for hurricanes and severe storms this summer by making a plan, ...
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Media Advisory
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05/29/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Anna Lichorat will present $2,000,000 to the Capital Region’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners include an Albany man that won the $ ...
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AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK CITY METRO AREA
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05/26/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. issued an Air Quality Health Advi ...
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NYS Delivering Nearly 3000 Flags For Memorial Watchfire At NYS Fairgrounds
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05/25/2018
NYS DELIVERING NEARLY 3000 FLAGS FOR MEMORIAL WATCHFIRE
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Finishers Recruit Apprentices
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05/25/2018
Long Island City, NY (May 25, 2018) - The Finishing Trades Institute of New York, District Council #9, will conduct a recruitment from June 27, 2018 through July 11 ...
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DEC SHARES TIPS TO AVOID STARTING WILDFIRES
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05/25/2018
Residents Encouraged to Follow State and Local Burning Laws, Use Caution
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ( ...
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Buffalo Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty a Second Time to Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns
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05/25/2018
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the guilty plea of a Buffalo tax preparer for preparing and filing fraudulent income tax returns.
Dorothea Fleming, 54, ...
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NYS Delivering Nearly 3000 Flags For Memorial Watchfire At NYS Fairgrounds
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05/25/2018
NYS DELIVERING NEARLY 3000 FLAGS FOR MEMORIAL WATCHFIRE
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AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE
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05/25/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. issued an Air Quality Health Advi ...
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DEC Temporarily Closes Huntington Harbor in Suffolk County for the Harvest of Carnivorous Gastropods
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05/24/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a temporary ban on the harvesting of shellfish and carnivorous gastropods in ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
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05/24/2018
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (May 24, 2018) --- As many as 1,000 road and mountain cyclists span style="font-s ...
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More than 1,400 Cartons of Contraband Cigarettes Seized in Queens
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05/24/2018
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that an operation ...
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NEW YORK TRADITIONAL LOTTERY & VIDEO LOTTERY GAMING SET NEW RECORD WITH $9.97 BILLION IN SALES/NET WIN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
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05/24/2018
The New York State Gaming Commission today announced yet another monumental year marked by a record-breaking ...
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NEW YORK STATE AGENCIES ENCOURAGE BOATERS TO HELP PREVENT SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES AT START OF BOATING SEASON
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05/24/2018
Boat Stewards Alert Boaters to Possible Threats and Decontaminate Boats Coming from High Risk Lakes and Rivers
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Smash Mouth To Headline New York State's Fourth of July Celebration Presented By Price Chopper / Market 32
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05/24/2018
Free Event to Feature Food, Family-Friendly Activities and
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DEC REMINDS CAMPERS TO USE LOCAL FIREWOOD WHILE ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS
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05/24/2018
With the start of camping season, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today is reminding campers that the New York State firewo ...
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New York State Chief Information Security Officer Recognized as a 2018 Change Maker by the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society
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05/23/2018
May 23, 2018, Albany, NY - The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) announced today that D ...
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DEC ISSUES MUDDY TRAIL ADVISORY FOR ADIRONDACK HIGH PEAKS
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05/23/2018
Some Seasonal Access Roads Remain Closed Du ...
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Eight Companies Receive New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification
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05/23/2018
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the following eight businesses have recently been certified by the Office of General Services’ (OGS) Division of Ser ...
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DEC AND PARTNERS CELEBRATE WORLD TURTLE DAY®
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05/23/2018
In conjunction with the internationally recognized May 23 celebration of World Turtle Day®, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and representative ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
05/23/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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Patsy's Barber Shop Coming to the Empire State Plaza
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05/23/2018
Ribbon-Cutting to be Held at Noon on May 30  ...
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STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ANNOUNCES MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES ACHIEVES STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATION
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05/23/2018
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services today announced that Montgomery County Emergency Services recently achieved accreditation in New ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
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05/22/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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State Announces Grand Opening of $45.5 Million Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
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05/22/2018
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced the grand opening of the $45.5 million Landing Road Apartments, a supportive and affordable housing development in t ...
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Media Advisory:
State Labor Department to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony
Wednesday, May 23 at State Office Campus
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05/22/2018
State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon today announced the New York State Department of Labor, in collaboration with other State agencies, will host the annual Memorial Day Service in honor of th ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary April 2018 Area Unemployment Rates
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05/22/2018
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April 2018. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. ...
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Media Advisory for Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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05/22/2018
In conjunction with the internationally recognized May 23 celebration of World Turtle Day®, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) a ...
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KENNETH FOSTER RECEIVES DEC’S ANNUAL WAYNE W. JONES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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05/22/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the agency a ...
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DEC ADVISES MOTORISTS TO BE ALERT FOR TURTLES CROSSING ROADWAYS
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05/22/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded the public that the state's native turtles are on the move in May and June, seeking sandy areas or loose soil to lay ...
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Public Statement Hearings Set Regarding Request by PSEG Long Island
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05/22/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commiss ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/22/2018
Celebrates Improvements and Openings, Takes Sneak-Peak at Upcoming Projects with Parks Team
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DEC ANNOUNCES NEW STATE RECORDS FOR BLACK CRAPPIE AND WALLEYE
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05/21/2018
Cattaraugus County Black Crappie Topples Old Benchmark; St. Lawrence County Walleye Shatters Former Record/ ...
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Hundreds of Cartons of Contraband Cigarettes Seized on Staten Island
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05/21/2018
The New York State Departm ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES 2018 I BIRD NY CHALLENGES
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05/21/2018
Part of Governor Cuomo’s Efforts to Connect New Yorkers with Nature
New York St ...
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POST-WORK, OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES BEING OFFERED AT THE PLAZA
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05/21/2018
RoAnn Destito, New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner, today announced the expansion of the popular summer program, Fitness at the Plaza presented by BlueShield of Northeaster ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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05/21/2018
Celebrates Improvements and Openings, Takes Sneak-Peak at Upcoming Projects with Parks Team
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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05/20/2018
Celebrates Improvements and Openings, Takes Sneak-Peak at Upcoming Projects with Parks Team
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NEW YORK STATE AGENCIES CELEBRATE ‘GREEN YOUR COMMUTE DAY’ BY REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
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05/18/2018
Green Your Commute Day Supports Governor Cuomo's Comprehensive Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions/stron ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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05/18/2018
Celebrates Improvements and Openings, Takes Sneak-Peak at Upcoming Projects with Parks Team
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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05/18/2018
Indian Ladder Trail to Open Once Trail Project Work is Complete
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DEC AND STATE PARKS ANNOUNCE “OUTDOORS DAY” CELEBRATIONS SET FOR JUNE 9
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05/18/2018
Free Events Feature Family-Friendly Recreation Activities
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office ...
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Summer Price Forecast Shows Electric Supply Costs Staying Near Historically-Low Levels
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05/17/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that the cost for electricity is expected to remain near historically-low ...
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PSC Orders Management & Operations Audit of National Grid’s Statewide Operations
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05/17/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
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PSC Approves Sale of Rochester-based Broadband Company
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05/17/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
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State Economy Added 6,700 Jobs in April 2018, Reaches New, All-time High Private Sector Employment Count
Published
05/17/2018
In April 2018, New York State’s private sector job count rose by 6,700, or 0.1%, to 8,155,700, a new, all-time employment high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York ...
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PSC Issues Tough New Gas Safety Rules in New York
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05/17/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (C ...
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State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Announces Eight Law Enforcement Teams Participate in Second Annual ‘Tactical Week’ Training Event
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05/16/2018
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services today announced that eight law enforcement teams from across the state recently completed scenario-based training at the seco ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/17/2018
Construction Begins on Central Brooklyn’s Newest Open Space
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COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL MAY 17, 2018 AGENDA
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05/16/2018
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
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ORDA Holds Public Informational Meeting Updating Mt. Van Hoevenberg Proposed Upgrades
Published
05/16/2018
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) will hold a publ ...
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Plumbers Recruit Apprentices
Published
05/16/2018
Long Island City, NY (May 16, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers Local Union #1 will conduct a recruitment from June 11, 2018 thro ...
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New York State Surplus Vehicle And Highway Equipment Auction Scheduled In Saranac Lake May 23
Published
05/16/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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DEC AND NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROJECTS TO BENEFIT CONEY ISLAND CREEK
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05/16/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced a Request for Proposals (RF ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
05/16/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/16/2018
Construction Begins on Central Brooklyn’s Newest Open Space
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NEW YORK STATE RELEASES FINAL PLAN TO MINIMIZE RISK OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE FOR DEER AND MOOSE HERDS
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05/16/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner (Ag & ...
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DEC URGES HIKERS TO WALK THROUGH – NOT AROUND – MUD AND WATER ON ADIRONDACK TRAILS
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05/16/2018
Hikers Should Prepare for Mud in Low Elevations, Snow and Ice ...
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ADVISORY: SUBMINIMUM WAGE HEARING
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05/16/2018
When: Friday May 18, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, MAY 16, 2018
Published
05/16/2018
What: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and Department of Agriculture and Markets ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018
Published
05/15/2018
What: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and Department of Agriculture and Markets ...
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Deadline to Challenge Property Assessments Approaches
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05/15/2018
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded property owners—homeowners and businesses—that the deadline to challenge their property assessment is the fourth Tue ...
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GORE MOUNTAIN AWARDED FOR BEST GUEST SAFETY PROGRAM BY NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION
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05/15/2018
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DEC URGES NEW YORKERS: IF YOU CARE, LEAVE IT THERE
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05/15/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today cautioned visitors to natural areas against interacting with newborn fawns and other young wildli ...
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NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF UP TO $1.4 MILLION IN ANNUAL FUNDING TO INCREASE PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION IN NEW YORK STATE
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05/15/2018
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the availability of up to $1.4 million in annual funding to increase New Yorkers’ ...
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Media Advisory: New York State Hosts Media Day at ‘Tactical Week’
Published
05/15/2018
WHO: Eight law enforcement tactical teams from across New York State participate in the second annual Tactical Week training event. This week tactical ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018
Published
05/14/2018
What: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and Department of Agriculture and Markets Commis ...
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Plumbers Recruit Apprentices
Published
05/14/2018
Long Island City, NY (May 14, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers Local Union #1 will conduct a recruitment from June 11, 2018 thro ...
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ORDA Venues Gearing Up for Summer Season
Published
05/14/2018
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Three Olympic venues open this weekend as the New York State Olympic Regiona ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
05/14/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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STATE AGENCIES ENCOURAGE NEW YORKERS TO GREEN THEIR COMMUTES
Published
05/14/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New Yorkers to participate in “Green Your Commute Day” on May 18. DEC is encoura ...
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Registration Now Open for 21st Annual New York State Cyber Security Conference
Published
05/14/2018
May 14, 2018, Albany, NY – The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) today announced that a href=" ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Announcement of Major Investment in New Opportunities to Help Long Island Communities Combat MS-13 and Address Gang Activity
Published
05/14/2018
WHO: State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Announcement of Major Investment in New Opportunities to Help Long Island Communities Combat MS-13 and Address Gang Activity
Published
05/13/2018
WHO: State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Samuel D. Roberts ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
Published
05/11/2018
Albany, NY (May 13, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council #9, Local Uni ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
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05/11/2018
Albany, NY (May 13, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council #9, Local Uni ...
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COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY May 17, 2018 AGENDA
Published
05/11/2018
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
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OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
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05/11/2018
CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
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OGS To Award New Construction Contracts
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05/11/2018
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 awa ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES $350,000 HUDSON RIVER ESTUARY GRANTS
Published
05/11/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that $350,000 in competitive grant funding is available to h ...
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New York State Partners with Crisis Text Line to Provide 24 Hour Support For People in Crisis
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05/11/2018
Albany, NY – The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) today announced the launch of a partnership between OMH and Crisis Text Line (CTL), a national n ...
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DEC RELEASES DRAFT UMP AMENDMENTS TO HIGH PEAKS WILDERNESS AND VANDERWHACKER MOUNTAIN WILD FOREST
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05/10/2018
Public Meetings Scheduled May 23, 2018 in Albany and Newcomb
Deadline for Comments is June 27/ ...
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DEC and DOH Update on Ongoing Environmental Cleanup at the Elmira High School
Published
05/10/2018
State Directing Unisys to Undertake thorough Investigation and Cleanup
Additional ...
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Eleven Companies Receive New York State Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification
Published
05/10/2018
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 ...
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New York State Surplus Vehicle And Highway Equipment Scheduled In Oneida May 17
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05/10/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices
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05/10/2018
Albany, NY (May 10, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast, Local Union #5, Zone #197, will conduct a recruitment from J ...
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Lottery Winners from Cortlandt Manor, Yonkers and Elmsford Split $13 Million in Prizes
Published
05/10/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Kylie McDonald today presented $13,00,000 to Westchester county’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners received their ceremonial prize ...
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Enhanced Online Application Makes Resolving Your Tax Debt Even Easier
Published
05/10/2018
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced enhancements to its Installment Payment Agreement (IPA) Web application. Taxpayers with an IPA can now take advantage of severa ...
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DEC AND DAM ANNOUNCE STATEWIDE SPOTTED LANTERNFLY OUTREACH CAMPAIGN
Published
05/10/2018
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (DAM) today announced the start of an outreach campaign encouraging New Yorkers to look for and report ...
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Media Advisory
Published
05/10/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Kylie McDonald will be at Empire City Casino to present $13,000,000 to Westchester county’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners includ ...
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DEC Temporarily Closes Areas in Town of Southampton, Suffolk County, for Harvest of Shellfish and Carnivorous Gastropods
Published
05/09/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a temporary ban on the har ...
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Indian Point Closure Task Force Issues Two Key Reports
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05/09/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Indian Point Closure Task Force today rele ...
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New York State Vehicle And Highway Equipment Auction Scheduled In North Syracuse May 16
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05/09/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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Media Advisory
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05/09/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Kylie McDonald will be at Empire City Casino to present $13,000,000 to Westchester county’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners includ ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
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05/09/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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Media Advisory
Published
05/09/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Kylie McDonald will be at Empire City Casino to present $13,000,000 to Westchester county’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners includ ...
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Media Advisory: Fifty-Seven Firefighters to Graduate from State Academy of Fire Science on May 11
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05/09/2018
WHO: Fifty-seven firefighters hailing from 24 fire departments across New York State graduate from state&rs ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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05/09/2018
WHO: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
Senator Schumer’s Office ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Onondaga County Prevention Program
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05/07/2018
Albany, NY – Contact Community Services - a behavioral health prevention agency in Syracuse - has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s "What’s Great in our ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Orange County Diversion Program Serving First Time Juvenile Offenders
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05/07/2018
Albany, NY – The Mental Health Juvenile Justice Program - a diversion program run by Rehabilitation Support Services - has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s " ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Niagara County School Superintendent
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05/07/2018
Albany, NY – Mark Laurrie - the Superintendent of the Niagara Falls School District - has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s "What’s Great in our State 2 ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Kings County Mental Health Provider Serving Children of Incarcerated Parents
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05/07/2018
Albany, NY – Children of Promise, NYC - a mental health organization focused on serving children of incarcerated parents - has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health&rsquo ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Nassau County School Social Worker
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05/07/2018
Albany, NY – Cindy Misrock, LCSW - the school social worker at Bayview Avenue School - has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s "What’s Great in our State ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes High School Mental Health Club in Westchester County
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05/07/2018
Albany, NY – The ‘Walter Panas Warr;ors’ - a mental health club at Walter Panas High School - has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s "What’s ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Western New York Behavioral Health Program
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05/07/2018
Albany, NY – Access to Psychiatry through Intermediate Care (APIC) – a mobile psychiatric care and case management program - has been honored at the New York State Office of Menta ...
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New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment Meets
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05/08/2018
ALBANY — The New York State Board on Electric Generation ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/08/2018
WHO: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
Senator Schumer’s Office ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/08/2018
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservati ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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05/08/2018
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preserv ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
05/07/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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Laborers Recruit Apprentices
Published
05/07/2018
Rochester, NY (May 7, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Rochester Laborers, Local Union #435, will conduct a recruitment from June 07, ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/07/2018
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservati ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY- WHAT’S GREAT IN OUR STATE 2018
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05/07/2018
MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSE ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/07/2018
Who: Rose Harvey, Commissioner, Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preserv ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
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05/04/2018
Rochester, NY (May 6, 2018) - The Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund (Rochester), will conduct a recruitment from June ...
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DEC DECLARES MAY 6-12 COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK
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05/06/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the start of New York State Compost Awareness Week to raise awareness about the envi ...
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Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity
Published
05/04/2018
Nearly 60 volunteers to join in cleanup of waterfront park in Queens
Who: & ...
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New York State Council on the Arts Holds Council Meeting May 8, 2018
Published
05/03/2018
The New York State Council on the Arts will be holding a Council Meeting May 8, 2018 from 2PM to 3:30PM at the NYSCA offices, 300 Park South, 10th Fl, New York, NY. The purpose of the meeting will ...
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OGS To Award New Construction Contracts
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05/04/2018
RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner today an ...
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OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities
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05/04/2018
RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner today announced bidding for ten construction contracts listed below by county. /span ...
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Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices
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05/04/2018
Rochester, NY (May 4, 2018) –The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #46, span style="font-size: 12.0pt;" ...
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Lottery Winners from Amherst, Batavia, and Buffalo Split $3 Million in Prizes
Published
05/04/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented $3,00,000 to Western New York’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners received their ceremonial prize checks at the Lottery& ...
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ADVISORY: SUBMINIMUM WAGE HEARING
Published
05/04/2018
When: Tuesday May 8, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.
What:/st ...
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DEC, CORNELL UNIVERSITY AND SUNY ESF ANNOUNCE NEW TOOL TO TRACK FOREST HEALTH
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05/04/2018
Public Training Sessions begin in Early May
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Segg ...
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OGS TO HOLD PUBLIC AUCTION FOR FORMER CHATEAUGAY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ON JULY 24
Published
05/04/2018
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced a public auction for the state-owned former Chateaugay Correctional Fa ...
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Media Advisory
Published
05/04/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $3,000,000 to Western New York’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners include a couple from Batavia that split the $1,000,000 ...
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New York State Surplus Vehicle And Highway Equipment Auction Scheduled In West Babylon May 10
Published
05/03/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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Media Advisory
Published
05/03/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $3,000,000 to Western New York’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners include a couple from Batavia that split the $1,000,000 ...
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Media Advisory
Published
05/03/2018
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present $3,000,000 to Western New York’s newest Lottery millionaires. The winners include a couple from Batavia that split the $1,000,000 ...
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AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE
Published
05/03/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. issue ...
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DEC AND BETA ADVISE ALL-TERRAIN BIKERS TO AVOID BIKE TRAILS IN THE ADIRONDACKS DURING SPRING MUD SEASON
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05/03/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Barkeater Trails Alliance (BETA) today urged all-terrain bikers to avoid trails and closed seas ...
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DEC RECLASSIFIES SHELLFISH HARVESTING AREAS IN SEVERAL NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTY EMBAYMENTS
Published
05/02/2018
Citing recent water quality surveys, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today annou ...
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Ski de Mayo… Whiteface Opens May 5
Published
05/02/2018
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- For the first time ever, Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y., will host Cinco de Mayo on its slopes. Officials announced that the resort is extending ...
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State Announces Ground Broken on $16.5 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Dunkirk
Published
05/02/2018
New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Office of Mental Health today announced the recent groundbreaking of a $16.5 million project in ...
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UPDATED AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE
Published
05/02/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M ...
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New York State Parks Announces Governor Clean Energy Standard Leading State Parks to Energy Neutrality
Published
05/02/2018
Clean Lighting and Photovoltaic Solar Arrays Save State Parks Nearly $1m Annually in Energy Costs
The Office of Parks, Recreation and His ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
05/02/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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Tour of Wilmington Whiteface Bike Races Return to Wilmington Region
Published
05/02/2018
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Registration is now open for the 2018 Tour of Wilmington Whiteface’s 17th/ ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/02/2018
WHO: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation NYSERDA&nbs ...
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AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE
Published
05/01/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. issued an Air Quality Health Advi ...
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Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices
Published
05/01/2018
Albany, NY (May 1, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #12, will conduct a recruitment from June 1, 2018 through Ma ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
05/01/2018
WHO: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation NYSERDA&nbs ...
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New York State Surplus Vehicle And Highway Equipment Auction Scheduled In Ridge May 8
Published
04/30/2018
The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) today announced that the following surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
Published
04/30/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local e ...
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NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING CELEBRATES OLDER VOLUNTEERS: PHOTOS and DATA
Published
04/30/2018
Albany, NY (April 30, 2018)—In recognition of National Volunteer Week, ...
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DEC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR ANNUAL STREAM AND RIVER MONITORING
Published
04/30/2018
Online Training Modules Launch May 1
The New York State Departm ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES MAY 5 OPENING OF FISHING SEASON FOR WARMWATER FISH
Published
04/30/2018
Statewide Muskellunge Season Opens May 26
Department ...
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DEC 'ON THE FRONT LINES' VIDEO FEATURES SOUTHERN ADIRONDACKS FOREST RANGER MICHAEL THOMPSON
Published
04/27/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proud to present the latest episode of “On the Front Lines,” the agency’s video s ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
Published
04/27/2018
Albany, NY (April 27, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from April 30, 2018 through April ...
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Roofers Recruit Apprentices
Published
04/26/2018
West Seneca, NY (April 27, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Local Union #74 (Western NY), will conduct a recruitment from May 28 ...
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New York State Park Police Academy Graduates 27 Recruits
Published
04/27/2018
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced 27 recruits graduated from the from the 15th Basic School of ...
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** Video Release **
Published
04/27/2018
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- In February, Chris Mazdzer (Saranac Lake, N.Y.) became the first U.S. athlete to win ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 27
Published
04/27/2018
Following New York’s weeklong celebration of Earth Day, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Chief of Staff Julie Tighe will join state and local ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 27
Published
04/27/2018
11TH Annual Arbor Day Event ...
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ADVISORY: SUBMINIMUM WAGE HEARING
Published
04/26/2018
When: Monday, April 30, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.
What: ...
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DEC EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW YORK LOBSTERING
Published
04/26/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the State h ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 27
Published
04/26/2018
Following New York’s weeklong celebration of Earth Day, State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Chief of Staff Julie Tighe will join state and local ...
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PERB Announces Conference to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Taylor Law
Published
04/26/2018
The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) today announced a two-day conference to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Taylor Law, the law that grant ...
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DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
Published
04/25/2018
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wil ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 27
Published
04/25/2018
11TH Annual Arbor Day Event ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES 1,080 POUNDS OF WASTE PHARMACEUTICALS COLLECTED DURING ANNUAL LONG ISLAND TAKE BACK DAY
Published
04/24/2018
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) collected 1,808 pounds of pharmaceutical medications during DEC’s annual Long Island Pharmaceutic ...
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DEC AND LAND TRUST ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE $2.3 MILLION LAND TRUST GRANTS TO SAFEGUARD WATER QUALITY, PROTECT FARMS, AND BOOST TOURISM, CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC ACCESS
Published
04/24/2018
Grants Leverage $2.3 Million in Community Contributions and Addition ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary March 2018 Area Unemployment Rates
Published
04/24/2018
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2018. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 24, 2018
Published
04/24/2018
New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues today, April 24 with an announcement in conjunction with the New York Land Trust Symposium at the Albany Capital Center. DEC Exec ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018
Published
04/23/2018
New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues on Tuesday, April 24 with an announcement in conjunction with the New York Land Trust Symposium at the Albany Capital Center. DEC ...
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Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
Published
04/23/2018
Lake View, NY (April 23, 2018) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Operating Engineers, Local Union #17, will conduct a recruitment from October 1 ...
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Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
Published
04/23/2018
Watertown, NY (April 23, 2018) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Ogdensburg), will ...
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