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1. Web File App Simplifies Payroll Tax Filing Process Published 04/28/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded employers required to withhold and remit payroll taxes on behalf of their employees that the deadline to file a completed a hre ...
2. WHAT’S GREAT IN OUR STATE 2017- AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTING TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH IN NEW YORK STATE Published 04/28/2017 Join the New York State Office of Mental Health, the New York State Council on Children and Families, the New York State Department of Health, the New York Stat ...
3. STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK STATE LABOR COMMISSIONER ROBERTA REARDON ON WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY Published 04/28/2017 “Each year we mark Workers’ Memorial Day, remembering those who have been lost on the job in the past year. We lament with the families of the workers who have left us and express our h ...
4. NEW YORK STATE CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY Published 04/28/2017 Student and State Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced As part of a weeklong Earth Week tribute to New York’s accomplishmen ...
5. DEC Statement on Gloversville Sewage Leak Published 04/28/2017 The following is a statement from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos regarding the sewage leak in Gloversville, ...
6. Mattydale Quickway Mart Sells Take 5 Ticket Worth $62,854 Published 04/28/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the Take 5 drawing of April 27 was sold in Mattydale. The tick ...
7. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 28, 2017 Published 04/28/2017 Student and State Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced New Yor ...
8. DEC CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH OPENING OF SOLAR POWERED ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATION AT REINSTEIN WOODS NATURE PRESERVE Published 04/27/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and partners celebrated Earth Day with the opening of a new solar-powered electric car charging station at Reinstein Woods Nature Prese ...
9. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017 Published 04/27/2017 Student and State Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced str ...
10. Coram Convenience Store Sells $1M Mega Millions Ticket Published 04/27/2017 The New York Lottery today announced Hera Food on Route 112 in Coram sold a second-prize Mega Millions ticket for the drawing held on April 26. The win ...
11. Jamaica Convenience Store Sells $61,713 Take 5 Ticket Published 04/27/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the April 26 Take 5 ...
12. Can’t Pay Your Tax Debt in Full? Take Advantage of Convenient Payment Options Published 04/27/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers unable to pay their tax debt in full to consider requesting an I ...
13. New York State to Hold Low-Income Forum on Energy (LIFE) Series on Energy Issues Affecting Low-Income Communities Published 04/26/2017 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) and the New York State Energy Rese ...
14. Lottery Players From Jamaica, South Richmond Hill and Lido Beach Win $16.3M in Prizes Published 04/26/2017 It’s Deja Vu for Jamaica Man Who Claimed $5M Scratch-off at Resor ...
15. DEC ANNOUNCES $1.8 MILLION IN LAND TRUST GRANTS TO SAFEGUARD WATER QUALITY, BOOST TOURISM, FARMLAND PROTECTION AND PUBLIC ACCESS Published 04/26/2017 Grants to Land Trusts Leverage Additional $1.5 Million in Community Contributions and Private Supports ...
16. Utica Liquor Store Owner Charged with Sales Tax Evasion Published 04/26/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that the owner of a Utica liquor store has been charged with multiple counts of sales tax evasion. Manuel D. Mendez, 61 ...
17. Tonawanda Sunoco Sells Take 5 Ticket Worth $60,758 Published 04/26/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize ticket for the Take 5 drawing of April 25 was sold in Tonawanda. The tick ...
18. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 26, 2017 Published 04/26/2017 New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues today, April 26 with an announcement in Garrison by DEC Executive Deputy Commissioner Ken Lynch heralding Governor Andrew M. Cuom ...
19. Media Advisory Published 04/26/2017 JAMAICA, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present oversized prize checks totaling $8M ...
20. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017 Published 04/25/2017 New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues Wednesday, April 26 with an announcement in Garrison by DEC Executive Deputy Commissioner Ken Lynch heralding Governor Andrew M. ...
21. Media Advisory Published 04/25/2017 JAMAICA, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present oversized prize checks totaling $8M ...
22. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary March 2017 Area Unemployment Rates Published 04/25/2017 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2017. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. ...
23. “Operation Breaking Bad Preparers” Nets Three Additional Arrests in The Bronx Published 04/25/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced three additional arrests as part of an effort to crack down on tax preparers filing fraudulent income tax returns. “Opera ...
24. Top-Prize Winning Ticket for April 24 Take 5 Drawing Sold in Manhattan Published 04/25/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a top-prize-winning ticket purchased for the April 24 Take 5 drawing has been sold in ...
25. NEW YORK STATE ACQUIRES 690 ACRES IN COLUMBIA COUNTY Published 04/25/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently acquired nearly 700 acres in the Columbia County towns of Ancram, Gallatin and Taghkanic, DEC Regional Director Keith Goer ...
26. Media Advisory Published 04/25/2017 JAMAICA, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present oversized prize checks totaling $8M ...
27. DEC RELEASES DRAFT CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR ADIRONDACK RAIL TRAIL Published 04/24/2017 DEC to host two public availability sessions span sty ...
28. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 04/24/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizati ...
29. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/24/2017 Utica, NY (April 24, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Laborers, Local Union #35, will conduct a recruitment from May 25, 2017 through April 26, 2018 for four to six ...
30. New York State Office of Mental Health Announces Availability of $75,000 in Funding for Stigma Reduction Projects Published 04/24/2017 ALBANY, NY – The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) today announced the availability of up to $75,000 in grant funding for projects that help reduce the ...
31. Child Abuse Prevention Month Observance Reminds all New Yorkers of Their Responsibility to Protect Our Children Published 04/24/2017 The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Prevent Child Abuse New York (PCANY) Executive Director Tim Hathaway and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, along with local elected and s ...
32. Canton Mountain Mart Sells Take 5 Ticket Worth $18,813 Published 04/24/2017 The New York Lottery today announced three top prize-winning tickets were sold for the April 23 Take 5 drawing. One of the ...
33. New Rochelle Stop & Shop Sells Take 5 Ticket Worth $71,360 Published 04/24/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top prize-winning ticket for the April 21 Take 5 drawing was sold in Westche ...
34. Four Top-Prize Winning Tickets for Weekend Take 5 Drawings Sold in Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan Published 04/24/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a number of top-winning tickets were sold in Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan for the T ...
35. Walton Country Store Sells Take 5 Ticket Worth $18,813 Published 04/24/2017 The New York Lottery today announced three top prize-winning tickets were sold for the April 23 Take 5 drawing. One of the ...
36. NYS Tax Department Announces Launch of New and Convenient Way to Pay Published 04/24/2017 More than 2,600 payments worth $2.5 million already made after soft launch. The NYS Tax Department has launched Quick Pay—a free service that provides individuals a new way to promptl ...
37. New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse New York, City of Albany to Host Pinwheel Planting to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Published 04/24/2017 What:    New York State Office of Children and Family Servic ...
38. New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse New York, City of Albany to Host Pinwheel Planting to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Published 04/24/2017 What:    New York State Office of Children and Family Servic ...
39. NYS DEC ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE 2017 EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES FOR WEEKLONG CELEBRATION Published 04/22/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will commemorate the 47th anniversary of Earth Day with DEC-sponsored events around the state from April 22 through April 29, DEC C ...
40. Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/20/2017 Newburgh, NY (April 21, 2017) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #5, will conduct a recruitment from May 23, 2017 through ...
41. DEC ANNOUNCES NEW FEATURES FOR NYS FISHING, HUNTING AND WILDLIFE MOBILE APP Published 04/21/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has added a new innovative tool to the official New York Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife App that provides sports license holders a ...
42. Management and Operations Audit of RG&E, NYSEG Gets Underway Published 04/20/2017 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ...
43. Printed Telephone Books Will Now Be Optional for Frontier Telephone Customers Published 04/20/2017 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ...
44. PSC Lowers Rates Requested by National Fuel Gas Published 04/20/2017   ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it had lowe ...
45. State Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3% in March 2017 Published 04/20/2017 The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 4.4% to 4.3% in March 2017, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. This represents New York State& ...
46. Bronx Pizzeria Sells Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $61,889 Published 04/20/2017 The New York Lottery today announced the sole top prize-winning ticket for the April 19 Take 5 drawing was sold in the Bronx. The ...
47. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL APRIL 20, 2017 AGENDA Published 04/19/2017   Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its ne ...
48. DEC RELEASES FINAL RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SACANDAGA BLOCK CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS Published 04/19/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the Final Sacandaga Block Conservation Easement Lands Recreation Management Plan (R ...
49. East Williamsburg Deli Sells Take 5 Ticket Worth $63,062 Published 04/19/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there was one top prize-winning Take 5 ticket sold for last night’s drawing. The lucky ...
50. Hopewell Junction Smoke Shop Sells $1M Mega Ticket Published 04/19/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there was one $1,000,000-winning Mega Millions ticket for last night’s drawing sold in Hopewell ...
51. DEC ANNOUNCES NEXT ROUND OF COMMUNITY AIR SCREEN PROGRAM TO TEST LOCAL AIR QUALITY Published 04/19/2017 The next round of statewide Community Air Screen program is accepting applications, Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today.  The program partner ...
52. Restaurant Owners Plead Guilty to Grand Larceny Published 04/19/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that two owners and operators of a barbeque restaurant in Erie County have pleaded guilty to one felony count of third-degree g ...
53. Identity Thieves Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison Published 04/19/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the sentencing of two Florida men who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and identity theft charges. Dgeff Francois Mirville, 28, was ...
54. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 04/18/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizati ...
55. Commissioner Reardon Announces Guilty Plea of Bronx Man to Charges of Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Identity Theft Published 04/18/2017 State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced today that Michael Perez, a Bronx resident, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of Aggravated Identity Theft, Wire Fraud and Access Device Frau ...
56. Millwrights Recruit Apprentices Published 04/18/2017 Rochester, NY (April 18, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Eastern Millwright ...
57. Glen Oaks Pharmacy Sells Take 5 Ticket Worth $30,275 Published 04/18/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two top-prize winning tickets were sold for last night’s Take 5 drawing. One of the ti ...
58. Liverpool Sunoco Sells Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Published 04/18/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two top-prize winning tickets were sold for the April 17 Take 5 drawing. One of the tickets ...
59. NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW IN NEW YORK Published 04/18/2017 Program introduces young people to archery and other outdoor sports  span style="font-siz ...
60. Take Advantage of Free Resources Available to Help You Meet Your Tax Filing Obligations before Tonight’s Deadline Published 04/18/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all New Yorkers of the free resources available to help them file an accurate return ahead of tonight’s filing deadline. F ...
61. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 18, 2017 Published 04/18/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will stock Six Mile Waterworks with 2,000 catchable size rainbow trout during a Free Fishing Event at 9:30 a.m. today. ...
62. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017 Published 04/17/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will stock Six Mile Waterworks with 2,000 catchable size rainbow trout during a Free Fishing Event at 9:30 a.m. Tuesda ...
63. Empire State Trail Public Information Meeting Notice Published 04/17/2017 The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will be holding a public information meeting regarding improvements to a 6-mile section of the Empire State Trail along Old E ...
64. DEC ENCOURAGES HOMEOWNERS TO PRACTICE SUSTAINABLE LAWN CARE TO PROTECT STATE WATERBODIES Published 04/17/2017 To protect water quality this spring, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today is urging New Yorkers to practice sustainable lawn care by going phosphorus free, using ...
65. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY AND OUTREACH CENTER IN BUFFALO Published 04/17/2017 The New York State Office is Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) toda ...
66. Take 5 Ticket Worth More Than $69,376 Sold in Buffalo Published 04/17/2017 The New York Lottery today announced the sole top-prize winning ticket fo ...
67. Two Take 5 Tickets worth $32,975 Each Sold in Manhattan and Bedford Stuyvesant Published 04/17/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two top-prize winning tickets were sold for the April 15 Take 5 drawing. ...
68. DEC Encouraging New Participants for Finger Lakes Volunteer Angler Diary Program Published 04/17/2017 As the 2017 open water fishing season draws near, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) encourages anglers to participate in its Finger Lakes Volunteer Angler Diary Prog ...
69. UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 17 Published 04/17/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) are hosting a press event today, April 17 at the Albany Pine Bush ...
70. Commission Issues Preliminary April 20, 2017 Agenda Published 04/14/2017 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 1:00 p.m ...
71. Highway Contractors Recruit Apprentices Published 04/14/2017 Frankfort, NY (April 14, 2017) - The Empire State Highway Contractors Association, Inc. will conduct a recruitment from May 3, 2017 through April 7, 2018 for five c ...
72. NYS Tax Department Announces 9 Arrests Following Crack Down on Unethical Tax Preparers Published 04/14/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the results of a concerted enforcement effort to crack down on tax preparers filing fraudulent returns. This ongoing initiative ...
73. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MONDAY, APRIL 17 Published 04/14/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) are hosting a press event Monday morning at the Albany Pine Bush P ...
74. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Presents the Edward Hopper Citation of Merit Published 04/14/2017 New York, NY—The New York State Council on the Arts is pleased to announce the recipient of the Edward Hopper Citation of Merit for ...
75. Clinton Woman Buys $2.5M Lottery Ticket at Local Kinney Drugs Published 04/14/2017 Dana Walsh of Clinton, Oneida County was out running routine errands at the Kinney Drugs at 12 Franklin Avenue when she decided to buy two Lottery scratch-off tickets. Late ...
76. NYS Tax Department Announces Extended Call Center Hours and Improved Online Resources to Assist Taxpayers Filing Ahead of April 18 Deadline Published 04/14/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that it’s extending the hours of its Income Tax Call Center t ...
77. Media Advisory Published 04/14/2017 Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $2.5M to a Clinton couple that won the top prize on the popular $2,500 a Week for Life scratch-off ti ...
78. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/13/2017 Rochester, NY (April 13, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #9, will conduct a recruitment from May 5, 2017 throug ...
79. Media Advisory Published 04/13/2017 Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $2.5M to a Clinton couple that won the top prize on the popular $2,500 a Week for Life scratch-off ti ...
80. Media Advisory Published 04/13/2017 Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check worth $2.5M to a Clinton couple that won the top prize on the popular $2,500 a Week for Life scratch-off ti ...
81. ENY Liquor Store Sells Play-It-Again Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $62,409 Published 04/13/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a single top-prize winning ticket for last night’s Take 5 drawing was sold at E ...
82. **MEDIA ADVISORY** Published 04/13/2017 Who:            Graduates from the 14th Basic School of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Police Academy& ...
83. **MEDIA ADVISORY** Published 04/12/2017 Who:            Graduates from the 14th Basic School of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Police Academy& ...
84. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 04/12/2017 Geneva, NY (April 12, 2017) - The Geneva Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local Union #840, will conduct a recruitment from April 12, 2017 th ...
85. DEC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF SPRING TURKEY SEASON ON MAY 1 Published 04/12/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is opening spring turkey season on May 1 in upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County line, the agency announced today ...
86. DEC’S ‘I FISH NY’ PROGRAM TO KICK OFF 2017 FISHING SEASON Published 04/12/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is hosting the 10th Annual ‘I Fish NY’ free fishing event at Albany's Six Mile Waterworks at Rensselaer Lake ...
87. Johnstown Price Chopper Sells Take 5 Published 04/12/2017                              Ticket Worth $31,858.50br ...
88. Lindenhurst Speedway Sells Take 5 Quick Pick Worth $31,858 Published 04/12/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two top-prize winning tickets - each worth $31,858.50 - were sold for the April 11 Take 5 drawing.  One of the tickets was purchased at the Speedw ...
89. Tax Tips to Ensure an Easy Filing Process Published 04/12/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today offered some last-minute advice to taxpayers who have yet to file their personal income tax returns. “The first suggestion ...
90. Take 5 Ticket Worth $20,548 Sold in East Flatbush Published 04/11/2017 The New York Lottery today announced three top-prize winning tickets were sold for the April 10 Take 5 drawing. One of the tickets – worth $ ...
91. Catskill Sunoco Sells Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Published 04/11/2017 The New York Lottery today announced three top-prize winning tickets were sold for the April 10 Take 5 drawing. One of the tickets – a Quick ...
92. Rochester Market Sells Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Published 04/11/2017 The New York Lottery today announced three top-prize winning tickets were sold for the April 10 Take 5 drawing. One of the tickets – a Quick ...
93. Former Owner of Two Erie County Auto Sales Sites Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion Published 04/11/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that the former owner and operator of two used auto sales businesses in Erie County has pleaded guilty to sales tax evasion./p ...
94. Three Extra Days to File as Tax Day Lands on April 18 Published 04/11/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all taxpayers that they have three extra days to file their federal and state income tax returns this year. The deadline to file ...
95. Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices Published 04/10/2017 Albany, NY (April 10, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council #9, Local U ...
96. Wegmans on Hylan Drive Sells Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket for April 8 Drawing Published 04/10/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there were three top-prize winning tickets sold for the April 8 Take 5 drawing. One o ...
97. Stony Point Deli Sells Top-Prize Winning Ticket for April 8 Take 5 Drawing Published 04/10/2017 The New York Lottery today announced three top-prize winning tickets were sold for the April 8 Take 5 drawing. One of the ...
98. Top-Prize Winning Tickets for Weekend Take 5 Drawings Sold in Manhattan, Baldwin and Jackson Heights Published 04/10/2017 It was a lucky weekend for downstate Lottery players with a total of five top-prize winning Take 5 tickets sold for the ...
99. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/10/2017 Astoria, NY (April 10, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Laborers, Local Union #731, will conduct a recruitment from May 9, 2017 through M ...
100. OASAS ANNOUNCES EXPANDED OPIOID ADDICTION TREATMENT CAPACITY IN ONONDAGA COUNTY Published 04/10/2017 The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today announced the opening of a new Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) in Syracuse, with the ...
101. Vermont Green Line Public Statement Hearings Scheduled Published 04/10/2017 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it w ...
102. Common Tax Season Myths—Debunked! Published 04/10/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today set the record straight to counter common tax season myths about how tax returns are processed and refunds issued. Some New York taxpayer ...
103. DEC statement regarding Water Quality Certificates for the Proposed Northern Access Pipeline Published 04/08/2017 "After an in-depth review of the proposed Northern Access Pipeline project and following three public hearings and the considerat ...
104. DEC statement regarding Water Quality Certificates for the Proposed Northern Access Pipeline Published 04/08/2017 "After an in-depth review of the proposed Northern Access Pipeline project and following three public hearings and the consideration of over 5,?700 comments, ...
105. DEC Statement Regarding Home Heating Oil Spill in Woodburne, NY Published 04/08/2017 On Friday, April 17th, 2017 the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation responded to a reported spill of home heating fuel which reached the Neversink River.  Approximately 475 ...
106. DEC CONTINUES TO HOLD BAYSIDE OIL TERMINAL ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLEANUP OF GRAVESEND BAY DIESEL SPILL Published 04/07/2017 State investigation of the incident is continuing and penalties forthcoming The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...
107. DEC PROPOSES AMENDMENTS TO RADIATION PROGRAM REGULATIONS Published 04/06/2017  DEC accepting public comments through June 5, 2017, and a public hearing will take place on May 25, 2017 The New York State Depar ...
108. Check Your Refund Status Online, Anytime 24/7 Published 04/06/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New York taxpayers waiting for their refund to use the Check your Refund t ...
109. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 04/06/2017 Investment in upstate historic buildings soaring    Who:   ...
110. DEC Issues Draft Unit Management Plan for Buck Pond Campground Published 04/05/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the Draft Buck Pond Campground Unit Management Plan (UMP) for review. The draft UMP would guide management actions f ...
111. DEC Issues Draft Unit Management Plans for Adirondack Campgrounds Published 04/05/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released for public review and comment draft Unit Management Plans (UMPs) for ...
112. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/05/2017 Albany, NY (April 5, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #12, will conduct a recruitment from May 5, 2017 through A ...
113. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 04/05/2017 Investment in upstate historic buildings soaring    Who:   ...
114. New York State Announces Opening of $16.6 Million Mixed-Use Housing Development in Rochester Published 04/05/2017 Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward”—the Region’s Successful Upstate Revitalization Initiative to C ...
115. West Hempstead Retiree wins $7,000,000 Scratch-off Prize Published 04/05/2017 Seventy-two-year-old retired seamstress Halina Jozwik of West Hempstead has claimed the last top prize on the New York Millions instant game. Jozwik, originally fr ...
116. Two Winning Take 5 Tickets Worth $32,695 Each Sold in East Islip and Washington Heights Published 04/05/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there were two top-prize winning tickets for the April 4 Take 5 drawing. The tickets, each w ...
117. Media Advisory Published 04/05/2017 Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check to West Hempstead retiree in the amount of $7,000,000. This prize is the last top prize on the New York Millions ...
118. Carpenters Recruit Apprentices Published 04/04/2017 Albany, NY (April 4, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from May 4, 2017 through April 26, ...
119. Media Advisory Published 04/04/2017 Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check to West Hempstead retiree in the amount of $7,000,000. This prize is the last top prize on the New York Millions ...
120. MEDIA ADVISORY Published 04/04/2017 Investment in upstate historic buildings soaring    Who:   ...
121. Media Advisory Published 04/04/2017 Yolanda Vega will present an over-sized prize check to West Hempstead retiree in the amount of $7,000,000. This prize is the last top prize on the New York Millions ...
122. APRIL IS "SAFE DIGGING MONTH" Published 04/04/2017 ALBANY —The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it is participating in the nationwide effort to recognize April 2017, as “Safe Di ...
123. Free Tax Filing Assistance Available in the North Country Published 04/04/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in the North Country to take advantage of two free tax filing assistance events scheduled for Wednesday ...
124. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 04/03/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizati ...
125. Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/03/2017 Orchard Park, NY (April 3, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Boilermakers, Northeast Area, Local Lodge #7, will conduct a recruitment from May 4, 2017 ...
126. DEC INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSAL TO UPDATE HABITAT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Published 04/03/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to update its Fina ...
127. Top-Prize Winning Ticket for March 31 Take 5 Drawing Sold in Manhattan Published 04/03/2017 The New York Lottery today announced one of the four top-prize-winning tickets purchased for the March 31 Take 5 drawing ...
128. Top-Prize Winning Tickets for March 31 Take 5 Drawing Sold in East Greenbush and Argyle Published 04/03/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two of the four top-prize-winning tickets purchased for the March 31 Take 5 drawing ...
129. Two Top-Prize Winning Tickets for Weekend Take 5 Drawings Sold in Depew and Buffalo Published 04/03/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two top-prize Take 5 tickets – one a Quick Pick and the other a Free Play &ndas ...
130. Top-Prize Winning Tickets for April 1 Take 5 Drawing Sold on Long Island and the Bronx Published 04/03/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two top-prize tickets for the Saturday, April 1 Take 5 drawing were sold in West Ba ...
131. Three Take 5 Top-Prize Tickets for April 2 Drawing Sold In Queens and Brooklyn Published 04/03/2017 The New York Lottery today announced two top-prize tickets for the Sunday, April 2 Take 5 drawing were sold in Brooklyn ...
132. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 03/31/2017 Albany, NY (April 1, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2, will conduct a recruitment f ...
133. United Service Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 03/30/2017 Bohemia, NY (March 31, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for United Service Workers, Local Union #355, will conduct a recruitmen ...
134. Free Tax Filing Assistance Available in Brooklyn Published 03/31/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in Brooklyn to take advantage of the free tax filing assistance event scheduled for Monday, April 3. Ta ...
135. Unregistered Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Filing Fraudulent Returns for Employees and Friends Published 03/31/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the guilty plea of an unregistered tax preparer in Buffalo who was filing fraudulent tax returns for employees and other acquai ...
136. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 03/30/2017 Syracuse, NY (March 30, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers Local Union #60 will conduct a recruitment from May 1, 2017 through April 27, 201 ...
137. Market 32 in Latham Sells Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Worth $61,228 Published 03/30/2017 The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the March 29 Take 5 drawing. The person (or persons) holding the lucky tic ...
138. THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES AND THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE A NEW TOOLKIT TO HELP PREVENT UNDERAGE GAMBLING Published 03/30/2017 The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)span style="font-size: 12.0pt; color: bla ...
139. 183 Cartons of Contraband Cigarettes Seized in Queens Published 03/30/2017 The New York State Department ...
140. Free Tax Filing Assistance Available in Long Island Published 03/30/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in Long Island to take advantage of two free tax filing assistance events scheduled for Friday, March 3 ...
141. New York Lottery’s Latest Innovation Brings Players INTO the Game Published 03/30/2017 The New York Lottery announced today its latest innovative, 3-dimensional instant game that brings players into their favorite sports with the chance to win $25,000 and ...
142. Staten Island Executive Pleads Guilty in Environmental Cover-Up Published 03/29/2017 A company vice president that police say falsified documents concerning a gasoline-contaminated remediation project on Staten Island pled guilty in Richmond County Criminal Court Tuesday afternoon, ...
143. DEC ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR MOHAWK RIVER WATERSHED PROJECTS Published 03/29/2017 Approximately $200,000 in grant funding is available to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to implement the Mohawk River Basin Action Agenda, Departmen ...
144. Blasdell Food Mart Sells Top-Prize Winning Ticket for March 28 Take 5 Drawing Published 03/29/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there was a top-prize winning ticket sold for the March 28 Take 5 drawing. The winning tick ...
145. Oswego Kinney Drugs Sells Top-Prize Winning Ticket for March 28 Take 5 Drawing Published 03/29/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there was a top-prize winning ticket sold for the March 28 Take 5 drawing. The winning tick ...
146. Free Tax Filing Assistance Available in Western New York Published 03/29/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in Western New York to take advantage of the free tax filing assistance event scheduled for Thursday, M ...
147. $1 Million-Winning Mega Millions Second Prize Ticket Sold in Brooklyn Published 03/29/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there was one $1,000,000-winning Mega Millions ticket for last night’s drawing sold in Brooklyn. The ticket was purc ...
148. Red Flags and Tips to Protect Your Sensitive Information and Refund Published 03/29/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today alerted taxpayers to watch for red flags that can signal a tax-season scam. 1.    Don't be fooled by threa ...
149. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces Binghamton Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/29/2017 New York’s Responsible Play Partnership – consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office on Alcohol and Substance Abuse ...
150. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces March 28 Seneca Falls Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/28/2017 New York’s Responsible Play Partnership – consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Ab ...
151. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces March 29 Binghamton Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/28/2017 New York’s Responsible Play Partnership – consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office on Alcohol and Substance Abuse ...
152. JEFFERSON COUNTY MAN SENTENCED IN COLORADO ELK POACHING CASE Published 03/28/2017 A Brownville man has been found guilty of a series of charges relating to an elk he shot on a 2015 Colorado hunting trip, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced ...
153. Chick’s Restaurant and Lanes in Angola Sells Take 5 Top Prize-Winning Ticket Worth More Than $60,541.50 Published 03/28/2017 The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for last night’s Take 5 drawing. The person (or persons) holding the lucky tic ...
154. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary February 2017 Area Unemployment Rates Published 03/28/2017 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2017. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisti ...
155. DEC ANNOUNCES KELLY TURTURRO NEW REGION 3 DIRECTOR Published 03/28/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Kelly Turturro has been appointed to the position of Re ...
156. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces March 29 Binghamton Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/28/2017 New York’s Responsible Play Partnership – consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office on Alcohol and Substance Abuse ...
157. DEC ANNOUNCES NEW YORK’S 11TH YEAR WITH NO NEW CASES OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE Published 03/28/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that of the more than 2,400 white-tailed deer tested last season, none tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease ...
158. File On Time—and for Free—at One of 54 Free Tax Assistance Sites Statewide Published 03/28/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged eligible New York taxpayers to take advantage of the free tax return filing assistance available across the state. Taxpayers c ...
159. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces March 28 Seneca Falls Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/28/2017 New York’s Responsible Play Partnership – consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Ab ...
160. **Video & Photo Release ** Published 03/27/2017   LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- span style= ...
161. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces March 28 Seneca Falls Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/27/2017 New York’s Responsible Play Partnership – consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Ab ...
162. DEC ESTABLISHES OAK WILT PROTECTIVE ZONES IN GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, CANANDAIGUA AND SUFFOLK COUNTY Published 03/27/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that Oak Wilt Protective Zones have been established in the Brooklyn neighborhood ...
163. DEC ANNOUNCES CENTRAL NEW YORK PESTICIDE COLLECTION EVENT Published 03/27/2017 More than 1.6 million pounds of chemicals and 870 pounds of elemental mercury collected since 2002 New York State Department of Environ ...
164. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights Published 03/27/2017 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
165. Holland Convenience Store Sells Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket for March 25 Drawing Published 03/27/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there were four top-prize winning tickets sold for the March 25 Take 5 drawing. The t ...
166. Flushing Wine Store Sells Two Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Tickets for March 25 Drawing Published 03/27/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there were four top-prize winning tickets sold for the March 25 Take 5 drawing. The t ...
167. Bethpage Shoprite Sells Sole Top-Prize Winning Ticket for March 26 Take 5 Drawing Published 03/27/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there was one top-prize winning ticket sold for the March 26 Take 5 drawing. The comp ...
168. Top-Prize Winning Tickets for March 24 Take 5 Drawing Sold in Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan Published 03/27/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there were three top-prize-winning tickets sold for the March 24 Take 5 drawing. The ...
169. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces March 28 Seneca Falls Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/27/2017 New York’s Responsible Play Partnership – consisting of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Ab ...
170. Public Hearings Set for RG&E and NYSEG Wind Storm Investigation Published 03/27/2017 ALBANY — The New York State Department of Public Service (Department) ann ...
171. NYS Tax Department Announces More Free Tax Filing Assistance Events Ahead of the April 18 Filing Deadline Published 03/27/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced additional free tax filing assistance will be available in New York City and Long Island. Tax Department employees will be on h ...
172. **Video & Photo Release ** Published 03/26/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The 56 campers arrived, in Lake Placid, N.Y, today, Sunday, March 26, to participate in the fou ...
173. Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices Published 03/24/2017 Menands, NY (March 26, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Finishing Trades Ins ...
174. Tile, Marble, Terrazzo Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 03/23/2017 Long Island City, NY (March 24, 2017) - The Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Joint Apprenticeship and Training Com ...
175. DEC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO MONITOR STREAMS AND RIVERS Published 03/24/2017 WAVE volunteer training starts in May at multiple locations The ...
176. Two Winning Take 5 Tickets Worth More Than $32,029 Each Sold in the Bronx and Manhattan Published 03/24/2017     span style="font-size ...
177. Free Tax Filing Assistance Available in the Capital Region Published 03/24/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in the Capital Region to take advantage of a free tax filing assistance event scheduled for Saturday, M ...
178. New York State Encourages Schools to Apply Now for Spring Field Trip Grants to NYS Parks and Historic Sites Published 03/23/2017 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded New Yorkers that the state is o ...
179. New York State Encourages Schools to Apply Now for Spring Field Trip Grants to NYS Parks and Historic Sites Published 03/23/2017 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded New Yorkers that the state is o ...
180. New York State Encourages Schools to Apply Now for Spring Field Trip Grants to NYS Parks and Historic Sites Published 03/23/2017 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Department of Environmental Conservation today reminded New Yorkers that the state is o ...
181. DEC Proposes Additional Free Fishing Days Published 03/23/2017 Based on Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s signed legislation in 2014 authorizing additional statewide free fishing days, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposi ...
182. New York State Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.4% in February; Lowest Since 2007 Published 03/23/2017 In February 2017, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 12,300, or 0.2%, to 8,045,400, a new all-time record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New ...
183. Oceanside 7-Eleven Sells Take 5 Top Prize-Winning Ticket Worth More Than $62,136 Published 03/23/2017 The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning Free Play Quick Pick was sold for last night’s Take 5 drawing. The person (or persons) h ...
184. $1 Million-Winning Powerball Second Prize Ticket Sold in Manhattan Published 03/23/2017 The New York Lottery today announced there was one $1,000,000-winning Powerball ticket for last night’s drawing sold in Manhattan. The ticket was p ...
185. DEC GIVES HOMEOWNERS GUIDANCE TO AVOID PROBLEMS WITH BEARS AND CONFLICTS WITH COYOTES Published 03/23/2017 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on how to prevent negative encounters with black bears and conflicts with co ...
186. Check Your Eligibility: Millions of Dollars Available to NYS Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Published 03/23/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded all volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to check their eligibility for the a href="https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/ ...
187. **MEDIA ADVISORY ** Published 03/23/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (March 23, 2017) --- Fourteen of the 19 remaining 1980 USA Hockey team players will be ba ...
188. **MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY** Published 03/22/2017 WHO:                  State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey                         & ...
189. **MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY** Published 03/22/2017 WHO:                  State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey                         & ...
190. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces Community Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/22/2017 Meeting occurring during National Problem Gambling Awareness Month p sty ...
191. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces Community Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/21/2017 Meeting occurring during National Problem Gambling Awareness Month p sty ...
192. Take 5 Free Play Ticket Worth $61,569 Sold in Mariners Park Published 03/21/2017 The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket for the March 20 Take 5 drawing was sold at the Shoprite ...
193. New York’s Responsible Play Partnership Announces Community Meeting to Underscore Commitment to Responsible Gaming Published 03/21/2017 Meeting occurring during National Problem Gambling Awareness Month p sty ...
194. 3rd Annual Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp Begins Sunday in Lake Placid Published 03/21/2017 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Fourteen of the 19 remaining 1980 USA Hockey team players will be back in Lake Placid, N.Y., Sunday through Wednesday, March 26-30, to participate in the thir ...
195. Free Tax Filing Assistance Available in Central New York Published 03/21/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged all eligible taxpayers in Central New York to take advantage of three free tax filing assistance events scheduled for March 22 ...
196. Southampton Stop & Shop Sells Top-Prize-Winning Take 5 Ticket Worth $57,609 Published 03/20/2017 The New York Lottery today announced the sole top-prize winning ticket for the March 19 Take 5 drawing was sold at th ...
197. Oceanside Card Store Sells Jackpot-Winning LOTTO Ticket Worth More than $8 Million Published 03/20/2017 The New York Lottery today announced one jackpot-winning Quick Pick ticket was sold for the March 18 LOTTO drawing. The ti ...
198. Extended Call Center Hours for Taxpayers Ahead of Sales Tax Deadline Published 03/20/2017 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that it will extend the hours of its call center today, March 20, to assist taxpayers filing sales tax returns before the midni ...
199. Roofers Recruit Apprentices Published 03/16/2017 Cicero, NY (March 17, 2017) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Local Union #195, will conduct a recruitment from April 17, 2017 through ...
200. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Buffalo Published 03/17/2017 The New York Lottery today announced a top prize winning ticket for the March 16 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at Wegmans at 675 Alberta Drive in Buffalo. The ...