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1. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 06/24/2016 Ithaca, NY (June 25, 2016) - The Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Ithaca, Local Uni ...
2. Insulation and Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 06/24/2016 Peekskill, NY (June 25, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Insulation and Asbestos Workers, Local Union #91, will conduct a recruitment from July 25, 2016 through Aug ...
3. Missing Millionaire Campaign Earns New York Lottery Two North American Effie Awards Published 06/23/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
4. DEC and DOH Announce Initiative to Improve New Yorkers Ability to Dispose of Unwanted Medication Published 06/23/2016 New Yorkers now have more options to safely dispose unused, unwanted, and expired drugs, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and Department of Health (DOH) Comm ...
5. Sloatsburg Woman’s Random Choice to Play CASH4LIFE Makes Her $7 Million Richer Published 06/23/2016 FISHKILL, N.Y. – Belinda Poblete of Sloatsburg is an avid Lottery player. Her games of choice include scratch-off tickets and draw games, but she rarely plays CASH4LIFE/ ...
6. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Announces over $750,000 in Federal Grant Funding Awarded for Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Published 06/22/2016 The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) today announced that $761,369 in Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grants have been aw ...
7. New Homeowners: Register with NYS by July 1 to Receive a STAR Credit Check in September Published 06/23/2016 Existing STAR recipients don’t need to take any action – they will continue to receive the property tax exemption/s ...
8. Media Advisory Published 06/23/2016 FISHKILL, N.Y.  – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a Sloatsburg woman with an over-sized prize check worth $7,000,00 ...
9. DUO FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH HAZARDOUS WASTE IN RENSSELAER COUNTY Published 06/22/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has charged two Pittstown residents with felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from hazardous waste disposal and an illegal fire ...
10. Media Advisory Published 06/22/2016 FISHKILL, N.Y.  – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a Sloatsburg woman with an over-sized prize check worth $7,000,00 ...
11. MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Published 06/22/2016 Who: Excelsior Conservation Corps What: Two work teams from the Excelsior Conservation Corps will be working at Robert H. Treman State P ...
12. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights Published 06/22/2016 NYSDEC patrol boat.http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/environmentdec_images/patrolboat2.jpg
13. Public Hearings Set for National Fuel Gas Rate Request Published 06/22/2016 ALBANY — The New York ...
14. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary May 2016 Area Unemployment Rates Published 06/21/2016 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for May 2016. Rates are calculated as prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State&rs ...
15. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to be Smart and Safe When Using Fireworks this 4th of July Published 06/21/2016 A list of counties where the sale of sparkling devices is legal is a href="http://troopers.ny.gov/Publicati ...
16. New York State Outlines Ongoing and Aggressive Actions to Address Water Contamination in Newburgh Published 06/20/2016 State Will Finance New Water Filtration System for City of Newburgh to Address Contamination Found in Water Supply p ...
17. New York State Outlines Aggressive Actions to Address Water Contamination in Newburgh Published 06/20/2016 State to Pay for Interim Clean Water Supply from the Catskill Aqueduct p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: cen ...
18. POLLINATOR AWARENESS WEEK PROCLAIMED IN NEW YORK STATE Published 06/20/2016 The week of June 20-26 is proclaimed Pollinator Awareness Week in New York State with several events highlight ...
19. DEC PROPOSES REGULATIONS FOR BLUE HOLE Published 06/20/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing new regulations for the Blue Hole and Peekamoose Valley located in the Town of Denning, Ulst ...
20. Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 06/20/2016 Jamestown, NY (June 20, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #112, will conduct a recruitment ...
21. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 06/20/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with ot ...
22. Top 10 Ways to Enjoy a Sales Tax-Free Summer Published 06/20/2016 Summer officially breezes in on June 20, and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding New Yorkers that some of the best warm-weather activiti ...
23. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE Published 06/20/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D. ...
24. Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park Opens Published 06/20/2016 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) Commissioner Rose Harvey announced both the designation and opening of the new Humphrey Nature Center at Letchwort ...
25. Plumbers Recruit Apprentices Published 06/16/2016 Long Island City, NY (June 18, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers Local Union #1 will conduct a recruitment from Jul ...
26. Erie County Extends Its Lottery Win Streak: Akron Man Wins $3,000,000 Scratch-Off Prize Published 06/17/2016 Seventy-two-year-old Rudy Kolbas of Akron is Erie County’s first Lottery millionaire of 2016 and the eighth in a growing list of New York Lottery players to claim a jackpot-winning ticket in ...
27. New York State Holds Consumer Forums to Inform Medicaid Recipients about New Behavioral Healthcare Benefits Published 06/17/2016 (Albany, NY)- New York State today announced a series of upcoming consumer forums throughout New York to inform Medicaid recipients about new behavioral health and ...
28. New York State Holds Consumer Forums to Inform Medicaid Recipients about New Behavioral Healthcare Benefits Published 06/17/2016 (Albany, NY)- New York State today announced a series of upcoming consumer forums throughout New York to inform Medicaid recipients about new behavioral health and ...
29. New York State Holds Consumer Forums to Inform Medicaid Recipients about New Behavioral Healthcare Benefits Published 06/17/2016 (Albany, NY)- New York State today announced a series of upcoming consumer forums throughout New York to inform Medicaid recipients about new behavioral health and ...
30. TRAINING ON HOW TO USE STATE CONTRACTS TO BE HELD IN NEW YORK CITY ON JUNE 29 Published 06/17/2016 New York State Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito today announced that OGS is hosting a free training seminar meant to familiari ...
31. DEC ANNOUNCES BLACK BASS SEASON OPENS ON JUNE 18 IN NEW YORK STATE Published 06/17/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the regular harvest season for black bass (largemouth and smallmou ...
32. Con Edison Public Statement Hearings Set Published 06/17/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commissi ...
33. Media Advisory Published 06/17/2016 BUFFALO, N.Y.  – An Akron retiree is Erie County’s first Lottery Millionaire of 2016…and the 8th in the last 12 months. The Lottery’s John ...
34. Media Advisory Published 06/16/2016 BUFFALO, N.Y.  – An Akron retiree is Erie County’s first Lottery Millionaire of 2016…and the 8th in the last 12 months. The Lottery’s John ...
35. DEC AND CITY OF KINGSTON OPEN FISHING DOCK ON RONDOUT CREEK Published 06/16/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the City of Kingston today announced the opening of the first publicly accessible fishing dock on the Rond ...
36. Media Advisory Published 06/16/2016 BUFFALO, N.Y.  – An Akron retiree is Erie County’s first Lottery Millionaire of 2016…and the 8th in the last 12 months. The Lottery’s John ...
37. Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.7% in May, Lowest Level Since August 2007 Published 06/16/2016 The statewide unemployment rate decreased from 4.9% to 4.7% in May 2016. This represented the state’s lowest unemployment rate since August 2007. New York’s unemployment rate was equal ...
38. STATE DEC, LOCAL OFFICIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS UNVEIL FISH AND EEL LADDERS ON PECONIC RIVER Published 06/16/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Carrie Meek Gallagher and DEC Marine Division Director Jim Gilmore were join ...
39. State Announces Release of Updated “Driver’s Manual for New Dads” In Time for Father’s Day Published 06/16/2016 The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced it has updated an important resource guide for new and expectant fath ...
40. Department of Labor Announces Senate Confirmation of Commissioner Reardon Published 06/15/2016 The New York State Department of Labor is pleased to announce that Roberta Reardon, who was nominated to serve as Commissioner by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in October 2015, was today confirmed by th ...
41. State Senate Confirms Basil Seggos as the New DEC Commissioner Published 06/15/2016 Basil Seggos was unanimously confirmed by the state Senate and has become the 15th Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Seggos previously se ...
42. PSC Adopts Three-Year Rate Plans for NYSEG and RG&E Published 06/15/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service C ...
43. Cablevision Sale Approved with Conditions to Increase Speed, Improve Reliability, Expand Broadband Access, Protect Jobs Published 06/15/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commissi ...
44. Here Comes the Sun: More Solar Power Published 06/15/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service ...
45. NYS OCFS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF GROUNDBREAKING STUDY OF THE COST OF ELDER FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION IN NEW YORK Published 06/15/2016 The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) today announced the release of The New York State Cost of Financial Exploitation, a multi-agency study of the impact of fin ...
46. No Lengthy Outages As Stronger, More Resilient Electric Grid Takes Hold Published 06/15/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commissi ...
47. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights Published 06/15/2016
48. Full House Banks Tompkins County Man $1,000,000 Win on New York Poker Scratch-off Ticket Published 06/15/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
49. NYS OCFS TO RELEASE GROUNDBREAKING ELDER FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION STUDY, DISCUSS ELDER ABUSE REPORTING AND PREVENTION Published 06/15/2016 Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed June 15, 2016 Elder Abuse Awareness Day. For every case of elder abuse that is reported in New York State, an estimated 44 cases go unreported. On World Elder A ...
50. Groton Man Wins $1,000,000 on New York Poker Scratch-off Game Published 06/15/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
51. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL JUNE 15, 2016 AGENDA Published 06/14/2016 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
52. Groton Man Wins $1,000,000 on New York Poker Scratch-off Game Published 06/14/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
53. Groton Man Wins $1,000,000 on New York Poker Scratch-off Game Published 06/14/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
54. Groton Man Wins $1,000,000 on New York Poker Scratch-off Game Published 06/14/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
55. Call for Nominations Published 06/14/2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2016 Contact:   Diane Ward, Office of Communications p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" ...
56. The NYS Tax Department Reminds Businesses of June 20 Sales Tax Filing Deadline Published 06/14/2016 The NYS Tax Department reminds quarterly and monthly sales tax vendors to avoid penalties and interest by filing their returns on or before Monday, June 20, 2016.  More than 91% of sal ...
57. Carpenters Recruit Apprentices Published 06/10/2016 New York City, NY (June 13, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the New York City District Council of Carpenters will co ...
58. Millwrights Recruit Apprentices Published 06/10/2016 New York City, NY (June 13, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the New York City District Council of Carpenters will co ...
59. Suez Water Public Statement Hearings Scheduled Published 06/13/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commissi ...
60. DEC ANNOUNCES FINAL SEWAGE POLLUTION RIGHT TO KNOW REGULATIONS Published 06/13/2016 DEC accepting applications through August 26 for $500,000 in grants to assist municipalities in reporting sewage overflows ...
61. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 06/13/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
62. First Upstate Community Volunteer Project Under “Film Good/Do Good” Initiative Kicks Off In Buffalo Published 06/13/2016 The first upstate project under a first-of-its-kind community service initiative called “Film Good/Do Good” will take place in Buffalo today, where the production team working on the fi ...
63. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY JUNE 15, 2016 AGENDA Published 06/13/2016 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
64. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Troy Published 06/13/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
65. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Farmingdale Published 06/13/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
66. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY JUNE 15, 2016 AGENDA Published 06/10/2016 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
67. EMERALD ASH BORER CONFIRMED IN SARATOGA COUNTY Published 06/10/2016 Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed for the first time in Saratoga County by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Capit ...
68. New York State Announces Re-Opening of Long Island Community Residence Damaged by Superstorm Sandy Flooding Published 06/10/2016 (Albany, NY)- The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced the reopening of a community residence on Long Island for individuals with behavioral health concerns that was badly damaged ...
69. New York State Department of Labor Announces Arrest of Federal Correctional Officer on UI Fraud Charges Published 06/10/2016 The New York State Department of Labor announced today that Andrew Kessler of Woodside, Queens was arrested and charged with one count of Theft of Government Funds, a federal felony offense. Mr. Ke ...
70. DEC ANNOUNCES JUNE OPENING OF 2016 RECREATIONAL BLACK SEA BASS SEASON Published 06/10/2016 The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is opening the recreational black sea bass fishing season on June 27 and reducing daily limits from eight fish to ...
71. NYS Offers Tax Break for Many Odd Jobs and Household Projects Published 06/10/2016 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded New Yorkers that they aren’t required to pay sales tax for odd jobs and projects done on their property when the work is d ...
72. New Funding Opportunity Celebrates Erie Canal Published 06/09/2016   span style="font-size: 1 ...
73. Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Middletown Published 06/09/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery span style="font-s ...
74. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Highlights Published 06/08/2016
75. DEC SEEKS TO IMPROVE MOUNTAIN BIKING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MOOSE RIVER PLAINS Published 06/08/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released for public review a Draft Amendment to the Moose River Plains Wild Forest Unit Management Plan, which proposes to im ...
76. Three New Lottery Millionaires Receive $16M in prizes on Long Island Published 06/08/2016 PLAINVIEW, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Amanda Serrano presented over-sized prize checks worth a total of $16 million to three lucky Lottery players at the Lottery&rsq ...
77. Media Advisory Published 06/08/2016 PLAINVIEW, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man won a $1,000,000 Powerball second prize using the New York Lottery’s ‘Play It Again’ feature.  The free ...
78. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 06/07/2016 Rochester, NY (June 7, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #3 (Roches ...
79. Media Advisory Published 06/07/2016 PLAINVIEW, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man won a $1,000,000 Powerball second prize using the New York Lottery’s ‘Play It Again’ feature.  The free ...
80. New “One-Stop Shop” Webpage Highlights Variety of Tax Credits and Incentives Available to Business Owners Published 06/07/2016 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today launched a new Business Incentives webpage. The new design is a one-stop ...
81. New York State Holds Consumer Forums to Inform Medicaid Recipients about New Behavioral Healthcare Benefits Published 06/06/2016 (Albany, NY)- New York State today announced a series of upcoming consumer forums throughout New York to inform Medicaid recipients about new behavioral health and ...
82. New York State Holds Consumer Forums to Inform Medicaid Recipients about New Behavioral Healthcare Benefits Published 06/06/2016 (Albany, NY)- New York State today announced a series of upcoming consumer forums throughout New York to inform Medicaid recipients about new behavioral health and ...
83. New York State Holds Consumer Forums to Inform Medicaid Recipients about New Behavioral Healthcare Benefits Published 06/06/2016 (Albany, NY)- New York State today announced a series of upcoming consumer forums throughout New York to inform Medicaid recipients about new behavioral health and ...
84. Media Advisory Published 06/07/2016 PLAINVIEW, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man won a $1,000,000 Powerball second prize using the New York Lottery’s ‘Play It Again’ feature.  The free ...
85. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 06/06/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
86. Residents and Businesses Prepare for New 934 Area Code Published 06/06/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
87. Carpenters Recruit Apprentices Published 06/03/2016 Hauppauge, NY (June 5, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpenters will conduct a recruitment from July 5, 2016 t ...
88. Rain Soaks WW100 MTB Racers Published 06/05/2016 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Considered the most difficult of the seven Leadville 100 MTB qualifying races, the Wilmington Whiteface 100K ...
89. DEC ALERTS TUBERS, KAYAKERS AND ANGLERS TO HIGH FLOWS IN THE ESOPUS CREEK Published 06/03/2016 DEC Urges Users to Exercise Caution and Care While Enjoying the Creek The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) ...
90. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 06/03/2016 Watertown, NY (June 3, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Ogdens ...
91. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SECURES AGREEMENT THAT HOLDS SAINT GOBAIN & HONEYWELL RESPONSIBLE FOR PFOA CONTAMINATION IN HOOSICK FALLS AREA Published 06/03/2016 State to Provide Rebates to Village Residents for Past Water Bills  State to Rehab of Wel ...
92. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 06/03/2016             ...
93. Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices Published 06/03/2016 Syracuse, NY (June 03, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local Union #267, will conduct a recru ...
94. REVISED - DEC Announces Lake George Boat Launch is Temporarily Unavailable Published 06/03/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Lake George Boat Launch is unavailable for public use until Friday, June 17. The Lake George Beach Parking Lot which provid ...
95. Louis Berger Group, Inc. Selected to Conduct Natural Resource Inventory of the Binnen Kill and Tidal Freshwater Wetlands Published 06/03/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in partnership with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) select ...
96. STATEWIDE INTEROPERABLE AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS BOARD SCHEDULES JUNE MEETING Published 06/03/2016 June 3, 2016 -- The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications ...
97. DEC Prepares Students for Hunter and Trapper Education Courses Published 06/03/2016 Beginning in 2016, all Sportsman Education courses will require students to review course materials and complete a homework sheet prior to attending the classroom and field sessions, the New York S ...
98. DEC Announces Lake George Boat Launch is Temporarily Unavailable Published 06/02/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Lake George Boat Launch is unavailable for public use until Friday, June 17. The Lake George Beach Parking Lot which provid ...
99. Should you be paying estimated tax? Published 06/02/2016 The NYS Tax Department reports that nearly 467,000 individual taxpayers made a total of about $10.4 billion in estimated tax payments fr ...
100. New York Lottery’s “Winning Numbers” App now has retailer and Quick Draw locator Published 06/02/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
101. New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Strengthens Urban Search and Rescue Capabilities with Two New K-9 Teams Published 06/02/2016 The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ (DHSES) Office of Fire Prevention and Control today announced the addition of two n ...
102. Two Winning TAKE 5 Tickets Sold in Central New York Published 06/02/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
103. Celebrate the Bicycle during this Weekend’s 7th Annual Wilmington Whiteface Bikefest Published 06/01/2016 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Hundreds of cyclists will hit the roads, back country roads and trails during Sunday’s, June 5, Wilmington W ...
104. If You Care, Leave It There Published 06/01/2016 New Yorkers should not interact with newborn fawns and other young wildlife as we enter the peak season for animals giving birth, the New York State Department of E ...
105. MEDIA AVAILABILITY: NEW YORK’S NEW DISASTER SEARCH K-9 TEAMS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE SKILLS IN GUILDERLAND Published 06/01/2016 WHO: The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ (DHSES) Office of Fire Prevention and Control will introduce its newest Disast ...
106. OPWDD Announces Centers of Excellence in the Care and Treatment of Children with Complex Disabilities Published 06/01/2016 New York - The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) today announced a partnership between three not-for-profit agencies, The Cent ...
107. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 06/01/2016 Poughkeepsie, NY (June 1, 2016) Rondout Electric, Inc. will conduct a recruitment from June 1, 2016 through June 14, 2016 for two electrician apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor ann ...
108. World Cup Luge Returns to Lake Placid Dec. 2-3 for Second Event of New Season Published 06/01/2016 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – The International Luge Federation (FIL) has announced its Viessmann World Cup racing schedule for 2016-2017, and in conjunction with USA Luge, will host a ...
109. New York Urges Federal Government for Needed Regulatory Changes to Improve Black Sea Bass Fishery Published 06/01/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos continues to call on the federal government to improve management of the black sea bass fishery in the regio ...
110. DEC ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OFFICER HIGHLIGHTS Published 06/01/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and pre ...
111. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/31/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
112. NYS Tax Department Announces the Seizure of 5,305 Cartons of Contraband Cigarettes Published 05/27/2016 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance said today that its Cigarette Strike Force has seized 5,305 cartons of contraband cigarettes, 2,646 contraband ci ...
113. Elevator Servicers and Repairers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/27/2016 Long Island City, NY (May 27, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for of the Elevator Industry, Local Union #3, will conduct a recruitment from June 27, 2016 through July ...
114. Roofers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/26/2016 Buffalo, NY (May 27, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Local Union #210, will conduct a recruitment from June 27, 2 ...
115. TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK GORGE TRAIL TEMPORARILY CLOSED Published 05/27/2016   TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK ...
116. NYS Division of Veterans’ Affairs and NYS Tax Department Remind New Yorkers that Patriotic Items are Always Sales-Tax Free Published 05/27/2016 Th ...
117. Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For New York State Published 05/26/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D. ...
118. Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/25/2016 Newburgh, NY (May 25, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #5, will conduct a recruitment from May 23, 2016 through M ...
119. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE Published 05/25/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D. ...
120. DEC ISSUES EMERGENCY REGULATIONS FOR THE BLUE HOLE Published 05/25/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is implementing emergency regulations effective May 25, 2016 for the Blue Hole and Peekamoose Valley in the Town of Denning, Ulster ...
121. DEC: PRINTING COMPANY FINED $318,000 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS Published 05/25/2016 A Henrietta-based printing company plead guilty and was fined $318,000 Tuesday for illegally dumping industrial waste into its septic system, the New York State Department of Environmental Conserva ...
122. GORE MOUNTAIN WINS AWARD FOR OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE Published 05/25/2016   NORTH CREEK, N.Y. -- The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) a ...
123. DEC ANNOUNCES NEW CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND INFORMATION PAGES TO IMPROVE OUTDOOR RECREATION AND PROMOTE TOURISM IN THE ADIRONDACKS Published 05/24/2016 Adirondack Backcountry Information Web Pages Revamped to Include Detailed Western Adirondacks Trail Information /stron ...
124. AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED FOR NEW YORK STATE Published 05/24/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Howard Zucker, M.D. ...
125. Insulation & Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/24/2016 College Point, NY (May 24, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Abatement Workers, Local Union #12A, will conduct a recru ...
126. Lieutenant Governor Hochul and Task Force Co-Chair NYS OASS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez Convene Heroin and Opioid Abuse Task Force Listening Sessions in Long Island and Staten Island Published 05/24/2016 MEDIA ADVISORY:   ** PLEASE NOTE UPDATED SCHEDULE ** span style= ...
127. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary April 2016 Area Unemployment Rates Published 05/24/2016 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April 2016. Rates are calculated as prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State& ...
128. Lieutenant Governor Hochul and Task Force Co-Chair NYS OASS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez Convene Heroin & Opioid Abuse Task Force? Listening Sessions in Staten Island and Long Island Wednesday Published 05/23/2016 The Heroin Task Force appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will meet on Wednesday, May 25 on Staten Island and Long Island. The purpos ...
129. DEC Announces Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Published 05/23/2016             The Sixth Annual Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week is now underway, running from May 22 – May 28, 2016, New York State ...
130. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/23/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
131. MEDIA ADVISORY: State Park Employees to Unfurl US Flag At Watkins Glen State Park to Celebrate Opening of All Gorge Trails in Finger Lakes State Parks Published 05/23/2016 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25 at Main Entrance of Watkins Glen State Park, Franklin Street, Watkins Glen N.Y.   ...
132. New Jersey Businessman Accused of Stealing NYS Sales Tax Published 05/23/2016 /di ...
133. Media Advisory: State Board of Real Property Tax Services Will Meet Tuesday, May 24 Published 05/23/2016 The State Board of Real Property Tax Services will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016.  The meeting will be held in Conference Room A on the second floor of Building 9 on the W.A. Harriman ...
134. Four State Parks in New York City to Host Be a NY Ninja Day on Saturday, June 4, following the debut of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Published 05/23/2016 In celebration of the movie release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is joining with the Govern ...
135. 2-Year Delivery Rate Freeze for National Grid’s Upstate Customers Published 05/23/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
136. Buffalo Harbor State Park to Host Be a NY Ninja Day on Saturday, June 4, following the debut of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Published 05/23/2016 In celebration of the movie release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is joining with the Govern ...
137. Published 05/20/2016 Insulation & Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices  / ...
138. STATE DEC AND LOCAL AGENCIES COLLABORATE TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF POTENTIAL FISH KILL IN PECONIC RIVER Published 05/20/2016 The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Town of Riverhead are partnering together to mitigate the impact of a potential large-scale fish kill in the Peconic River, DEC Acting Com ...
139. Derrickmen and Riggers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/20/2016 Long Island City, NY (May 20, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Derrickmen and Riggers, Local Union #197, will conduct a recruitment from June 20, 2016 through July ...
140. DEC Celebrates Green Your Commute Day Published 05/20/2016 DEC and OGS Launch EV Charging Pilot DEC Signs Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging ...
141. State Environmental Commissioners Urge Congress to Respect States’ Role in Chemical Safety Published 05/19/2016 Albany, NY – Today, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos joined state en ...
142. JOINT STATEMENT FROM NYS DOH AND DEC ON THE EPA’S ISSUANCE OF LIFETIME HEALTH ADVISORY LEVELS FOR PFOA AND PFOS Published 05/19/2016 JOINT STATEMENT FROM NYS DOH AND DEC ON THE EPA’S ISSUANCE OF LIFETIME HEALTH ADVISORY LEVELS FOR PFOA AND PFOS   New York St ...
143. New York Electricity Consumers May See Lower Summer Prices Published 05/19/2016 ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
144. Public Service Commission Approves Restructuring of Utility Regulations to Combat Climate Change & Achieve Nation-Leading Clean Energy Goals Published 05/19/2016 Unprecedented energy modernization reforms wi ...
145. DEC DECLARES TACONIC PLASTICS SITE IN PETERSBURGH A STATE SUPERFUND SITE Published 05/19/2016 Company Directed to Install Water Filtration Systems on Public Water Supply and Impacted Private Wells ...
146. NYS Economy Adds 13,300 Private Sector Jobs in April 2016, Reaches New Record High Published 05/19/2016 In April 2016, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 13,300, or 0.2%, to 7,905,500, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State D ...
147. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, MAY 20 Published 05/19/2016 As part of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s celebration of Green Your Commute Day, DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos will join DEC and staff from other state agenc ...
148. COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL MAY 19, 2016 AGENDA Published 05/18/2016 COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL MAY 19, 2016 AGENDA span styl ...
149. Lieutenant Governor Hochul and Co-Chair Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez Convene Heroin and Opioid Abuse Task Force?, Western NY Listening Session Published 05/17/2016
150. Lake Placid Olympic Museum to Celebrate Opening of New Exhibit Published 05/17/2016 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. –  The Lake Placid Olympic Museum, located in the Olympic Center, is excited to announ ...
151. 2016 Public Service Excellence Team Award Goes to the NYS Tax Department Published 05/17/2016 The State Academy for Public Administration (SAPA) presented its 2016 Team Excellence Award to the New York State Department of Taxation ...
152. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Carmel Published 05/17/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
153. Insulation & Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/16/2016             College Point, NY (May 16, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Comm ...
154. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/16/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
155. National Problem Gambling Conference to be Held in Tarrytown, NY Published 05/16/2016 Join the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) on July 15 and 16 in Tarrytown, New York for the 30th National Conference on Pro ...
156. GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES USA LUGE TO REMAIN IN LAKE PLACID Published 05/14/2016 ALBANY, N.Y. --- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that USA Luge will remain in Lake Placid. The ann ...
157. COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY MAY 19, 2016 AGENDA Published 05/13/2016 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning ...
158. DEC PROPOSES REMEDY TO CLEANUP CASTLE CLEANERS SITE IN ELMIRA Published 05/13/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today proposed a remedial action plan to address contamination at the Castle Cleaners site located at 221 Hoffman Street, Elmira, C ...
159. Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/12/2016 Albany, NY (May 13, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83, will c ...
160. WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY EVENTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY Published 05/13/2016 In celebration of World Fish Migration Day, a global initiative to create aware ...
161. Department of Labor Announces Arrest of Construction Company Owners Accused of Cheating Workers and the State Published 05/13/2016 Acting State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon and Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown today announced the arrest of the owners of JEM Contracting, Inc. (JEM), Jose E. and Joseph S. M ...
162. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROPOSING REGULATIONS FOR THE CROTON GORGE UNIQUE AREA Published 05/13/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is proposing regulations for the Croton Gorge Unique Area located in the Town of Cortlandt, Westch ...
163. NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM GROWING IN NEW YORK Published 05/13/2016 School districts from across New York State are invited to enroll in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) sponsored by the New York State Department o ...
164. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Lancaster Published 05/13/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
165. DEC, NY Sea Grant Launch New York’s Great Lakes Web Portal Published 05/12/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant have launched the “New York’s Great Lakes” website that will serve as an information clear ...
166. NYS Tax Department: Rochester Man Collected Tax Credits He Didn’t Deserve Published 05/12/2016 DTF Photospan ...
167. DEC ECOs Uncover Illegal Venison Operation Published 05/12/2016 A two-year investigation by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) uncovered an illegal venison sa ...
168. UPDATED Media Advisory: Western New York Employment Strikeforce Kicks Off with Career Fair In Buffalo Published 05/12/2016 Please noted updated press conference start time. The New York State Department of Labor, in partnership with local elected officials and religious leaders, will launch the ...
169. Media Advisory: Western New York Employment Strikeforce Kicks Off with Career Fair In Buffalo Published 05/12/2016 The New York State Department of Labor, in partnership with local elected officials and religious leaders, will launch the Western New York Employment Strikeforce with a large career fair. ...
170. DEC PROPOSES HUNTING AND TRAPPING RULE CHANGES FOR 2016 Published 05/11/2016 Public Comments on Deer and Bear Hunting Regulations Accepted Through June 25, Fisher and Gene ...
171. Long Island’s Luckiest: Lindenhurst Lottery Millionaire Scratches Off ANOTHER $1,000,000 Winner Published 05/11/2016 Recently engaged Bruce Magistro of Lindenhurst remembers thinking, “This is impossible,” as he revealed the third matching symbol he needed to win a guaranteed $1,000,000 top prize on a ...
172. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Albany Published 05/11/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
173. Media Advisory - With Corrected Date of Original Win Published 05/11/2016 West Babylon, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man who won a $1,000,000 Lottery scratch-off prize in 2012 has done it again; this time scratching off a ...
174. Media Advisory - With Corrected Date of Original Win Published 05/10/2016 West Babylon, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man who won a $1,000,000 Lottery scratch-off prize in 2012 has done it again; this time scratching off a ...
175. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 05/09/2016 Elmira, NY (May 10, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #139, will conduct a recruitment from ...
176. Media Availability: New York State Hosts VIP Day at 'Raven's Challenge' Explosives Training Exercise Published 05/10/2016 WHO: Public safety bomb squads, military explosive ordnance disposal and explosive detection canine teams representing New York, four other states, Canada, and fe ...
177. Brewster Landscaper Hits the Big One! Published 05/10/2016 Twenty-three-year-old Darwin Aguirre Portillo from Brewster is the 18th Putnam County winner ever to win a Lottery prize valued at $1,000,000 or more.  Aguirre Portillo hit the jack ...
178. Media Advisory Published 05/10/2016 West Babylon, N.Y. – A Suffolk County man who won a $1,000,000 Lottery scratch-off prize in 2011 has done it again; this time scratching off a ...
179. As Grievance Day Approaches, NYS Tax Department Reminds Property Owners to Check Assessments Published 05/10/2016 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded property owners—homeowners and businesses—that now is the time to review their assessments. The deadline to ...
180. Media Advisory Published 05/10/2016 BREWSTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $2,500,000 over-sized prize check to a Brewster man who won the top p ...
181. Statement from Department of Public Service CEO Audrey Zibelman Published 05/09/2016 "This afternoon, L3, a fiber service provider to companies such as Time Warner and Verizon, experienced an outage on its system. As a result, more than ...
182. DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights Published 05/09/2016 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
183. Media Advisory Published 05/09/2016 BREWSTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $2,500,000 over-sized prize check to a Brewster man who won the top p ...
184. NYS OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES UNVEILS TALK2PREVENT CAMPAIGN REMINDING NEW YORKERS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUG USE DURING PROM AND GRADUATION SEASON Published 05/09/2016                   &nb ...
185. Media Advisory Published 05/09/2016 BREWSTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $2,500,000 over-sized prize check to a Brewster man who won the top p ...
186. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 05/06/2016 Clay, NY (May 8, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians, Local Union #43 (Sy ...
187. **MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY** Fifth Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ at 110 New York State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands Published 05/07/2016 Thousands of volunteers expected throughout New York State Who:               New ...
188. United Service Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/05/2016 Bohemia, NY (May 6, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for United Service Workers, Local Union #355, will conduct a recruitment f ...
189. Laborers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/05/2016 Massena, NY (May 06, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Laborers, Local #1822, will conduct a recruitment from June 06, 2016 through May 01, 2017 for five skilled con ...
190. **MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY** Fifth Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ at 110 New York State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands Published 05/06/2016 Thousands of volunteers expected throughout New York State Who:               New ...
191. State Parks Announces New Restaurant and Additional Recreation Activities at Buffalo Harbor State Park Published 05/06/2016 The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced the opening of Charlie’s Boat Yard Restaurant at Buffalo Harbor State Par ...
192. Public Hearings Scheduled for Clean Energy Standard: Governor Cuomo’s ‘50 by 30’ Proposal to Expand Renewable Power in NYS Published 05/05/2016 ALBANY &m ...
193. MAY 7 MARKS THE SEASON OPENER FOR POPULAR WARMWATER SPORTFISHING Published 05/05/2016 Anglers encouraged to help curb the spread of invasive species st ...
194. DEC ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF RESIDENTIAL SOIL TESTS IN NEIGHBORHOODS ADJACENT TO CORNING-PAINTED POST HIGH SCHOOL Published 05/05/2016 DEC, DOH and Corning Incorporated to Hold Public Meeting Wednesday May 11 to Discuss thespan style="font-size: ...
195. DEC ALERTS HIKERS OF MUDDY TRAIL CONDITIONS IN THE HIGH PEAKS Published 05/05/2016 As a new season of outdoor hiking and recreation on public lands in the Adirondacks approaches the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) urges hikers to be cautious and post ...
196. FMC 2016 REMEDIATION TO BEGIN Published 05/05/2016 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that Phase two of the soil remediation effort will begin on June 27 on the grounds ...
197. Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Brookhaven Published 05/05/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
198. New York’s Powerball Jackpot Increases to $415 Million for Saturday’s Drawing Published 05/05/2016 New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery p style= ...
199. Office of Mental Health Announces $1.4 Million Expansion of Program Linking Pediatric Primary Care Providers with Child Psychiatrists Published 05/05/2016 The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced the expansion of a program that supports treatment of children with mild-to-moderate mental health problems ...
200. DEC to Improve Infrastructure at Caroga Lake Campground Published 05/04/2016 In an effort to upgrade aging infrastructure and enhance user experiences at the Caroga Lake Campground in Fulton County, the New York State Department of Environmental ...