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1. DEC ANNOUNCES FIRST STATE RECORD FISH FOR 2014 Published 05/20/2014 The record for catching the largest inland Striped Bass in New York state was recently broken, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. Eric Le ...
2. PSC EXAMINES CON EDISON’S GAS SAFETY EFFORTS Published 05/20/2014 Albany, NY— The Chair of the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today directed Consolidated Edison Compa ...
3. Chautauqua County Woman Wins $1,000,000 New York Powerball Prize Published 05/20/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
4. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary April 2014 Area Unemployment Rates Published 05/20/2014 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April 2014. Rates are calculated following procedures prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat ...
5. Chautauqua County Woman Wins $1,000,000 Powerball Prize Published 05/20/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
6. Insulation & Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/19/2014 Buffalo, NY (May 19, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local Union #4 will conduct a recruitment from June 17, 2014 ...
7. Chautauqua County Woman Wins $1,000,000 Powerball Prize Published 05/19/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
8. Top 25 New York Lottery Retailer Named Published 05/19/2014 Photo/Caption Top 25 New York Lottery Retailer: Jerrianne Stevens, New York Lottery ...
9. Top 25 New York Lottery Retailer Named Published 05/19/2014 Photo/Caption Top 25 New York Lottery Retailer: Jay Deep of C & G Country Store ...
10. Top 25 New York Lottery Retailer Named Published 05/19/2014 Photo/Caption Top 25 New York Lottery Retailer: Stephen Browne, New York Lottery, ( ...
11. Top 25 New York Lottery Retailer Named Published 05/19/2014  Photo/Caption Top 25 New York Lottery Retailer: Bill Crucetti, New York Lottery, (left) presents a Top 25 Retailer certificate ...
12. Chautauqua County Woman Wins $1,000,000 Powerball Prize Published 05/19/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
13. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, MAY 19, 2014 Published 05/19/2014
14. ‘SmorgasBar: Brooklyn by the Beach’ Food Court to Open at Jones Beach this Summer Published 05/16/2014 Pilot venture to energize vacant boardwalk sit ...
15. Community and State Partners Launch Campaign to Build Nature Center at Letchworth State Park Published 05/16/2014  span style="font-family: Times New Roman;" face="Times New ...
16. NEW YORK STATE RELEASES SUSTAINABILITY PROGRESS REPORT Published 05/16/2014 A new report released today demonstrates that New York State agencies have made significant progress to achieve a sustainable environment by reducing the amount of paper used and waste generated, i ...
17. DEC ANNOUNCES FOURTH ANNUAL EMERALD ASH BORER AWARENESS WEEK Published 05/16/2014 The fourth annual Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week will be held from May 18 - May 24, 2014, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today.  In observa ...
18. New York State Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Level in More than 5 Years Published 05/15/2014 New York State’s unemployment rate fell by 0.2% to 6.7%, its lowest level since December 2008, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor. In ad ...
19. WINNER, WINNER! $20,000,000 “MEGA” CHICKEN DINNER Published 05/15/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
20. $20,000,000 MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT TO BE PRESENTED TO MAN FROM MASTIC Published 05/15/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release:                       ...
21. State Departments of Labor and Agriculture and Markets Partner to Fill 300 Jobs at Upcoming New York State Fair Published 05/14/2014 The New York State Departments of Labor and Agriculture and Markets today announced a partnership to fill approximately 300 staff positions at the annual New York State Fair, which runs from August ...
22. $20,000,000 MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT TO BE PRESENTED TO MAN FROM MASTIC Published 05/14/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release:                       ...
23. Media Advisory: State Board of Real Property Tax Services Will Meet Tuesday, May 20 Published 05/14/2014 The State Board of Real Property Tax Services will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, ...
24. Whiteface Mountain Veterans’ Memorial Highway Opens for Season Published 05/14/2014 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Work is underway t ...
25. Tax Department Announces Arrest of Bronx Resident for Selling Untaxed Cigarettes Published 05/14/2014 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the arrest of a Bronx resi ...
26. $20,000,000 MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT TO BE PRESENTED TO MAN FROM MASTIC Published 05/14/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release:                       ...
27. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Fredonia Published 05/14/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
28. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Glen Cove Published 05/14/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
29. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Niagara Falls Published 05/14/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
30. DEC ANNOUNCES THAT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AT EASTMAN BUSINESS PARK WILL CONTINUE FOLLOWING KODAK’S BANKRUPTCY SETTLEMENT Published 05/13/2014
31. PSC ASKS FEDERAL COURT TO STOP FERC Published 05/13/2014 Albany, NY— The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) announced today that it had petitioned the U.S. Court of App ...
32. DEC, PARKS ANNOUNCE SECOND ANNUAL GREEN YOUR COMMUTE DAY – MAY 16 Published 05/13/2014 Activities Include Lunchtime Bicycle Ride, Green Car Show, Raffles and Giveaways The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is partnering with t ...
33. Roofers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/12/2014 Buffalo, NY (May 12, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers Local Union #210 will conduct a recruitment from June 9, 2014 through June 5, 2015 for five roofer  app ...
34. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 05/12/2014 Clay, NY (May 12, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians Local Union #43 (Syracuse) will conduct a recruitment from June 11, 2014 through May 13, 2015 for 25 ...
35. PSC TO HOLD TECHNICAL CONFERENCE Published 05/12/2014 Albany, NY— The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it will conduct a technical conf ...
36. MEDIA ADVISORY: New York Gaming Facility Location Board Meeting Published 05/12/2014      MEDIA ADVISORY  For Immediate Release:   &n ...
37. Media Advisory for May 12 - FIRST MEETING TO BE HELD ON COASTAL RESILIENCY AND CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Published 05/12/2014 As part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s review of clean water infrastructure needs on Long Island, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Nassau County Executive ...
38. Plumbers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/09/2014 Long Island City, NY (May 9, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers Local Union #1 will conduct a recruitment from June 9, 2014 through June 20, 2014 for 100 plumber a ...
39. Cement Masons Recruit Apprentices Published 05/09/2014 North Tonawanda, NY (May 9, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Cement Masons Local Union #111 will conduct a recruitment from June 5, 2014 through October 16, 2014 fo ...
40. MEDIA ADVISORY - MEETINGS TO BE HELD MAY 12 AND MAY 14 TO ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROPOSED TURBIDITY CONTROLS IN WATER DIVERTED FROM ASHOKAN RESERVOIR Published 05/09/2014 Comments Accepted Until July 8 Public meetings will be held on May 12 and May 14 to allow people to comment on the draft scope for the Environmental Impact Statement ( ...
41. DEC COMMISSIONER MARTENS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MAJOR TIMOTHY A. DUFFY AS DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Published 05/09/2014 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced the appointment of Timothy A. Duffy to the position of director of the Division of Law Enforce ...
42. Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Confirmed in Allegany State Park Published 05/09/2014 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservati ...
43. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MAY 12 Published 05/09/2014
44. WANTED: MISSING LOTTERY MILLIONAIRES IN BROOKLYN Published 05/08/2014 May 8, 2014                              &nb ...
45. PROCEEDING TO CREATE CLEAN ENERGY FUND GETS UNDERWAY Published 05/08/2014 Albany, NY—The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today commenced a proc ...
46. Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices Published 05/08/2014      Albany, NY (May 8, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council #9, Local Union #201, will ...
47. Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/08/2014 Jamestown, NY (May 8, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #112 will conduct a recruitment from May 21, 2014 through May 20, 2015 for three sh ...
48. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR MAY 12, 2014 Published 05/08/2014
49. New York Lottery Continues Search for Two “Missing Millionaires” Published 05/08/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY News from New York Lottery For Immediate Release:         &nbs ...
50. New York Lottery Continues Search for Two “Missing Millionaires” Published 05/07/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY News from New York Lottery For Immediate Release:         &nbs ...
51. New York Lottery Continues Search for Two “Missing Millionaires” Published 05/07/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY News from New York Lottery For Immediate Release:         &nbs ...
52. Reminder: Jones Beach Revitalization Plan Public Meeting Published 05/07/2014 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservati ...
53. Winners from Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island Claim $11,500,000 in Lottery prizes Published 05/06/2014 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer and Jenny Garcia teamed up today to present five ceremonial prize checks worth a collective $11,500,000 to a mix of Lottery ...
54. NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM GROWING IN NEW YORK Published 05/06/2014 Program Introduces Young People to Archery and Other Shooting Sports School districts from across New York State are invited to enroll in the National Archery in the S ...
55. $11,500,000 PAYDAY FOR LOTTERY WINNERS FROM BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN AND STATEN ISLAND Published 05/06/2014 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer and Jenny Garcia will present over-sized prize checks worth a collective $11,500,000 to recent New York City Lottery winner ...
56. $11,500,000 PAYDAY FOR LOTTERY WINNERS FROM BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN AND STATEN ISLAND Published 05/05/2014 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer and Jenny Garcia will present over-sized prize checks worth a collective $11,500,000 to recent New York City Lottery winner ...
57. 60-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD BEGINS ON APPLICATIONS FOR CWM LANDFILL Published 05/05/2014 The public is now invited to review and comment on CWM Chemical Services LLC’s proposal for its facility in Model City, Niagara County, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC ...
58. $11,500,000 PAYDAY FOR LOTTERY WINNERS FROM BROOKLYN, MANHATTAN AND STATEN ISLAND Published 05/05/2014 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer and Jenny Garcia will present over-sized prize checks worth a collective $11,500,000 to recent New York City Lottery winner ...
59. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Troy Published 05/05/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
60. MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Parks Commissioner to Participate in I Love My Park Day Published 05/03/2014 WHO:             State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey/p ...
61. MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Parks Commissioner to Participate in I Love My Park Day Published 05/02/2014 WHO:          &nb ...
62. COMMISSION TO MEET ON THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 Published 05/02/2014 Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 ...
63. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/02/2014 Watertown, NY (May 2, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Ogdensburg), will conduct a recruitment from June 2, 2 ...
64. One Queens Businessman and His Six Corporations Plead Guilty to Sales Tax Fraud - Agree to Pay NYS Nearly $500,000 Published 05/02/2014 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that a Queens pizzeria operator and several corporations he’s involved with have agreed to pay the State nearly a half a ...
65. Managing Your Student Loan - the Grace Period Starts Now Published 05/02/2014 span style="font-family: Times New Roman;" face="Times New R ...
66. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold In Middleville, Herkimer County Published 05/02/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
67. New York Lottery Announces Two TAKE 5 Winning Tickets Sold in Nassau County Published 05/02/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
68. Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 05/01/2014 Albany, NY (May 1, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #83 will conduct a recruitment from June 2, 2014 through June 01, 2015 for 10 sheet metal worker ap ...
69. HESC Announces $2.43 Million Available for DA's and Public Defenders for Student Loan Forgiveness Published 05/01/2014 (Albany, NY: May 1, 2014) Attorneys who wish to continue in public service as a prosecuting attorney or public defender can receive help with their student loan debt from New York State. Th ...
70. DEC Temporarily Closes Shellfishing Areas In Portions Of Nassau And Suffolk Counties Published 05/01/2014 Shellfish harvesting areas in many towns in Nassau and Suffolk counties have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish harvesting effective immediately on Thursday, May ...
71. State Parks Reminds Young Boaters of New Boater Education Requirements Published 05/01/2014 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation ...
72. MAY 3 MARKS THE SEASON OPENER FOR MANY POPULAR WARMWATER SPORTFISH Published 05/01/2014 The state fishing season for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge opens Saturday, May 3, marking the opening of most of New York’s freshwater sportfish seasons, state Depart ...
73. Painters Recruit Apprentices Published 04/30/2014 Long Island City, NY (April 30, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for District Council #9 will conduct a recruitment from May 30 ...
74. Department of Labor Announces New Standards for Classifying Commercial Truck Drivers Published 04/30/2014 New York State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today announced a new standardfor determining whether a commercial truck driver is an employee or an indep ...
75. NEW YORK ADOPTS UPDATED FLUKE RULES THAT WILL EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW YORK SALTWATER ANGLERS Published 04/30/2014 Changes Projected to Result in 50 Percent Increase in Fluke Harvested by NY Anglers As part of a new regional management appro ...
76. DEC ANNOUNCES AIR SCREENING PLAN FOR ALBANY’S SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOODS Published 04/29/2014
77. DEC Commissioner Joe Martens Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on CSAPR Published 04/29/2014 “Today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the Cross State Air Pollution Rule will lead to cleaner air in New York.  Our strategies to reduce emissions from power plants, factories, ...
78. Suffolk County Business Owner to Serve 2 to 6 Years in Prison and Pay $1.4 Million for Sales Tax Fraud Published 04/29/2014 New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox announced that a Suffolk County business owner was sentenced today to a prison term of two to six years for sales tax ...
79. MISSING MILLIONIARES ALERT: CLOCK TICKING FOR NEW YORK LOTTERY POWERBALL WINNERS Published 04/29/2014   For Immediate Release:                          ...
80. New York Lottery Announces Two Winning TAKE 5 Tickets Sold in Albany County Published 04/29/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
81. *** MEDIA ADVISORY: New York State Department of Labor Announces New Law Regarding Commercial Truck Drivers *** Published 04/28/2014 State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera will announce details about the Commercial Goods Transportation Industry Fair Play Act. The law creates a new standard for determining whether a driver is a ...
82. DEC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AND LOCAL COORDINATORS FOR STREAM AND RIVER MONITORING Published 04/28/2014 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is actively recruiting citizen scientists to conduct water quality assessments in Lake Ontario and the Niagara, Genesee, Delaware, ...
83. DEC SEEKS VOLUNTEERS AND LOCAL COORDINATORS FOR STREAM AND RIVER MONITORING Published 04/28/2014 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is actively recruiting citizen scientists to conduct water quality assessments in Lake Ontario and the Niagara, Genesee, Delaware, ...
84. PSC AGAIN PRESSES FERC TO RECONSIDER DECISION Published 04/28/2014 Albany, NY— The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) today presented new information to the Federal Energy R ...
85. Seven Savvy Steps to Get Financially Fit After Graduation Published 04/28/2014 HESC offers tips to help you control your financial future ...
86. Hunting Or Trapping Of Wild Boars In New York Now Prohibited Published 04/28/2014 A new regulation that prohibits hunting or trapping of free-ranging Eurasian boars in New York State was formally adopted state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Marte ...
87. GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES CONTRACT AWARD FOR WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN VETERANS' MEMORIAL HIGHWAY PROJECT Published 04/25/2014 span style="font-family: Times N ...
88. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Calls on Kids to Be a Hero at their Favorite State Park! Published 04/25/2014 Spider-Man joined officials from New York State ...
89. Media Advisory For Today, April 25 Published 04/25/2014 New Yorkers Encouraged to Recognize Numerous Contributions Provided by Trees   As part DEC’s ...
90. Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1 Published 04/24/2014 As part of Governor Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative, the 2014 spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of upstate New York lying north of the Bronx-Westchester County bounda ...
91. Media Advisory for Friday, April 25 Published 04/24/2014 New Yorkers Encouraged to Recognize Numerous Contributions Provided by Trees   As part DEC’s ...
92. Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Academy Wins $2,500 From the New York Lottery’s New York Sings Contest Published 04/24/2014 HARLEM, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery today presented a $2,500 prize check to officials and students of the Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA) in recognition of the school’s third-place f ...
93. Governor Cuomo Announces $1.4 Million In Conservation Grants To Land Trusts To Boost Tourism And Public Access Published 04/24/2014 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $1.4 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants for 50 n ...
94. DEC: 2013 Deer Harvest Comparable To Last Year Published 04/24/2014 Hunters harvested approximately 243,550 deer during the 2013-14 hunting seasons, nearly equivalent to the statewide take last year, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner ...
95. Governor Cuomo Announces Funding To Improve Resiliency, Access and Environmental Protections For Hudson River Estuary Published 04/24/2014 In recognition of Earth Week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that more than $621,500 in grant f ...
96. Media Advisory for Today, April 24 Published 04/24/2014 The Earth Week celebration continues today with an announcement of $1.4 million in conservation grants to land trusts statewide at event today with the New York State Department of Environmental Co ...
97. HARLEM’S FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY TO RECEIVE $2,500 PRIZE CHECK FOR THIRD-PLACE FINISH IN THE LOTTERY’S NEW YORK SINGS CONTEST Published 04/24/2014 HARLEM, N.Y. – The New York Lottery will present a $2,500 prize check to officials and members of the Frederick Douglass Academy Vocal Ensemble of Harlem in recognition of the group&rs ...
98. MEDIA ADVISORY: The Amazing Spider-Man Visits Riverbank State Park Today Published 04/24/2014 WHO:        Spider-Man, Columbia Pictures' The Amazing Spider-Man 2span style="font-famil ...
99. Gore Mountain to Replace Adirondack Express for 2014-‘15 Published 04/23/2014 s ...
100. HARLEM’S FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY TO RECEIVE $2,500 PRIZE CHECK FOR THIRD-PLACE FINISH IN THE LOTTERY’S NEW YORK SINGS CONTEST Published 04/23/2014 HARLEM, N.Y. – The New York Lottery will present a $2,500 prize check to officials and members of the Frederick Douglass Academy Vocal Ensemble of Harlem in recognition of the group&rs ...
101. Union Springs School Wins $10,000 From the New York Lottery’s “New York Sings” Contest Published 04/23/2014 UNION SPRINGS, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery today presented a $10,000 prize check to officials and students of the Union Springs Central School District (USCSD) in recognition of the Distric ...
102. MEDIA ADVISORY For Thursday, April 24 Published 04/23/2014 The Earth Week celebration continues tomorrow with an announcement of $1.4 million in conservation grants to land trusts statewide at event tomorrow with the New York State Department of Environmen ...
103. HARLEM’S FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY TO RECEIVE $2,500 PRIZE CHECK FOR THIRD-PLACE FINISH IN THE LOTTERY’S NEW YORK SINGS CONTEST Published 04/23/2014 HARLEM, N.Y. – The New York Lottery will present a $2,500 prize check to officials and members of the Frederick Douglass Academy Vocal Ensemble of Harlem in recognition of the group&rs ...
104. HARLEM’S FREDERICK DOUGLAS ACADEMY TO RECEIVE $2,500 PRIZE CHECK FOR THIRD-PLACE FINISH IN THE LOTTERY’S NEW YORK SINGS CONTEST Published 04/23/2014 HARLEM, N.Y. – The New York Lottery will present a $2,500 prize check to officials and members of the Frederick Douglas Academy Vocal Ensemble of Harlem in recognition of the group&rsq ...
105. UNION SPRINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO RECEIVE $10,000 PRIZE CHECK FOR FIRST-PLACE FINISH IN LOTTERY’S NEW YORK SINGS CONTEST Published 04/23/2014 UNION SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Lottery will present a $10,000 prize check to officials and students of the Union Springs Central School District in recognition of the District&rsqu ...
106. Rochester City School District School of the Arts Wins $5,000 From the New York Lottery’s New York Sings Contest Published 04/23/2014 ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery today presented a $5,000 prize check to officials and students of the Rochester City School District’s School of the Arts in recognition of the ...
107. ROCHESTER CSD’S SCHOOL OF THE ARTS TO RECEIVE $5,000 PRIZE CHECK FOR SECOND-PLACE FINISH IN THE LOTTERY’S NEW YORK SINGS CONTEST Published 04/23/2014 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery will present a $5,000 prize check to officials and members of the Rochester City School District’s School of the Arts Concert Choir in reco ...
108. ROCHESTER CSD’S SCHOOL OF THE ARTS TO RECEIVE $5,000 PRIZE CHECK FOR SECOND-PLACE FINISH IN THE LOTTERY’S NEW YORK SINGS CONTEST Published 04/23/2014 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery will present a $5,000 prize check to officials and members of the Rochester City School District’s School of the Arts Concert Choir in reco ...
109. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary March 2014 Area Unemployment Rates Published 04/22/2014 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2014. Rates are calculated following procedures prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat ...
110. GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Published 04/22/2014 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today applauded the first six municipalities to achieve certification as part ...
111. On Earth Day, NYS Tax Department Announces 160 Million Saved Published 04/22/2014 In recognition of Earth Day, New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox today announced that e-filing is saving 160 million sheets of paper annually.  Of the 23.7 mil ...
112. DEC Earth Day Free Fishing Clinic And Shoreline Cleanup To Be Held In Prospect Park, Brooklyn Published 04/22/2014 As part of Governor Cuomo’s NY Open for Fishing and Hunting initiative, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) I FISH NY program will be offering a free ...
113. ROCHESTER CSD’S SCHOOL OF THE ARTS TO RECEIVE $5,000 PRIZE CHECK FOR SECOND-PLACE FINISH IN THE LOTTERY’S NEW YORK SINGS CONTEST Published 04/22/2014 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The New York Lottery will present a $5,000 prize check to officials and members of the Rochester City School District’s School of the Arts Concert Choir in reco ...
114. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR APRIL 22, EARTH DAY Published 04/22/2014 As part of a week-long celebration of Earth Day, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens will be joined by state and local officials to highlight effo ...
115. Media Advisory for April 22, Earth Day Published 04/21/2014 As part of a week-long celebration of Earth Day, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens will be joined by state and local officials to highlight effo ...
116. COMMISSION TO MEET ON THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 Published 04/18/2014 Albany, NY – 04/18/14 – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session begi ...
117. Four Hudson Valley Lottery Players Share $6,500,000 in Prizes Published 04/18/2014   For Immediate Release:                       &nbs ...
118. Four Hudson Valley Lottery Players Share $6,500,000 in Prizes Published 04/18/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
119. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in East Rochester Published 04/17/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
120. Four Hudson Valley Lottery Players Share $6,500,000 in Prizes Published 04/17/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
121. NYS Economy Added More than 108,000 Private Sector Jobs in Past Year Published 04/17/2014 New York State’s private sector job count held steady at 7,539,300 in March 2014, an all-time high for the month, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State Departm ...
122. DEC Grants Available To Improve Public Access To Non-Profit And Municipal Shooting Ranges Across The State Published 04/17/2014 The application period for the 2014 Shooting Range Small Grants Program is now open, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner (DEC) Joe Martens today announced.  In ...
123. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Middletown Published 04/17/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
124. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Syracuse Published 04/17/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
125. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Middletown Published 04/17/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
126. Commissioner Martens Announces DEC’s Regional 2014 Earth Day Activities For Weeklong Celebration Published 04/17/2014   The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will commemorate the 44th Anniversary of Eart ...
127. Four Hudson Valley Lottery Players Share $6,500,000 in Prizes Published 04/17/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
128. New York Lottery Announces Two TAKE 5 Top Prize Winning Tickets Sold in Erie County Published 04/15/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
129. New York Lottery Announces TAKE 5 Top Prize Winning Tickets Sold in Rochester and Geneseo Published 04/15/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
130. PSC SEEKS COMMENT ON UNITED WATER RATE PROPOSAL Published 04/14/2014 Albany, NY—The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it is seeking comment on a pendin ...
131. NYS Tax Department Saves New Yorkers from Footing the Bill for $413 Million in Bad Refunds Published 04/14/2014 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the results of its fraudul ...
132. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 04/11/2014 Elmira, NY (April 11, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians Local Union #139 will conduct a recruitment from May 9, 2014 through May 8, 2015 for 6 - 10 elec ...
133. Whiteface Mountain Skiing and Riding Season Extended through April 20 Published 04/11/2014 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- With more than 85- ...
134. DEC To Hold Cleansweepny Program In Wny To Collect Unwanted Pesticides And Chemicals From Farms And Businesses Published 04/11/2014 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will hold its 16th CleanSweepNY program the week of April 28 in Western New York, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced ...
135. Stephen Baldwin Pays Additional $100,000 toward NYS Tax Debt to Resolve His Criminal Tax Fraud Case Published 04/11/2014 The New York State Tax Department today announced that actor Stephen Baldwin has made his fourth ...
136. FREE QUICK PICK EARNS SEAFORD COUPLE $13M LOTTO PRIZE Published 04/11/2014 For Immediate Release: April 11, 2014 Contact: Communications Office (518) 388-3415 Find us on Facebook and Twitter PLAINVIEW, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yola ...
137. Lottery Players from Seaford, Valley Stream, Holbrook, Babylon and Bay Shore Share $16M in Lottery Prizes Published 04/11/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release:                       ...
138. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/10/2014 Albany, NY (April 10, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local Union #2 (Albany) will conduct a recruitment from May 5, 2014 through April 27, 2015 ...
139. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/10/2014 Syracuse, NY (April 10, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers Local Union #60 will conduct a recruitment from May 5, 2014 through May 1, 2015 for 10 ironworker (outside) appren ...
140. Lottery Players from Seaford, Valley Stream, Holbrook, Babylon and Bay Shore Share $16M in Lottery Prizes Published 04/10/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release:                       ...
141. Lottery Players from Seaford, Valley Stream, Holbrook, Babylon and Bay Shore Share $16M in Lottery Prizes Published 04/10/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release:                       ...
142. Osiecki to Head 2015 U.S. National Junior Team Published 04/10/2014 BY: USA Hockey span sty ...
143. NEW YORK STATE PARTNERS WITH U.S. EPA AND U.S. COAST GUARD TO ENHANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PREPAREDNESS TO BETTER PROTECT NEW YORKERS Published 04/10/2014 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) have committed to enhance emergency prepar ...
144. PSC SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT Published 04/10/2014 Albany, NY – The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) announced that it is seeking comment on a propo ...
145. Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/09/2014 Albany, NY (April 9, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers Local Union #12 will conduct a recruitment from May 2, 2014 through April 3, 2015 for five ironworker (outside) appre ...
146. United Service Workers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/09/2014 Bohemia, NY (April 9, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for United Service Workers, Local Union #355, will conduct a recruitment from May 12, 2014 through May 23, 2014 for two ...
147. PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PROPOSED TURBIDITY CONTROL IN WATER DIVERTED FROM ASHOKAN RESERVOIR Published 04/09/2014 Comments are now being accepted on the draft scope for the Environmental Impact Statement to be prepared for methods to control turbidity in the portion of the New York City Watershed known as the ...
148. DEC REOPENS SEVERAL ADDITIONAL SHELLFISHING AREAS IN SUFFOLK COUNTY Published 04/09/2014 Shellfishing areas in several Towns in Suffolk County that were closed on March 31 have been reopened, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced to ...
149. Public Meeting Set on Jones Beach Revitalization Plan Published 04/09/2014 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) today announced the agency will hold ...
150. MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 9, 2014 Published 04/09/2014 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement is hosting a graveside memorial ceremony in honor of Samuel S. Taylor, the first environmental officer ...
151. DEC TO CONDUCT CONTROLLED BURN IN BOG BROOK UNIQUE AREA Published 04/09/2014 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will conduct a controlled burn at Bog Brook Unique Area, located in the towns of Southeast and Patterson in Putnam County. The cont ...
152. NYS Tax Commissioner and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Capital Region Subcontractor Who Failed to File Tax Returns for Five Years Published 04/08/2014 New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the arrest of Eli J. Strong, 50, of Petersburg, Rensselaer County, on ...
153. Roofers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/08/2014 Long Island City, NY (April 8, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local Union #8 will conduct a recruitment from May 5, 2014 through May 16, 2 ...
154. EPA Recognizes NYSERDA with 2014 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Published 04/08/2014 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) with a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellen ...
155. DEC’S DIANE CARLTON HONORED AS PROFESSIONAL CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR BY NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL Published 04/08/2014 The New York State Conservation Council (NYSCC) has named state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Citizen Participation Specialist Diane Carlton the 2013 “Professional Conservati ...
156. DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS THAT RESIDENTIAL BRUSH BURNING IN SMALL COMMUNITIES IS PROHIBITED THROUGH MAY 14 Published 04/08/2014 Because of increased fire risk typical during the spring months, residential brush burning in towns with less than 20,000 residents is prohibited in New York State from March 16 through May 14, 201 ...
157. Gore Mountain Ranked #2 on List of the 5 Most Underrated Resorts in North America Published 04/07/2014 NORTH CREEK, N.Y. - Gore Mountain was l ...
158. Carpenters Recruit Apprentices Published 04/07/2014 Cheektowaga, NY (April 7, 2014) -- The Empire State Regional Carpenters Joint  Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local Union #289 (Zone 2), will conduct a recruitment from May 6, 2014 thr ...
159. DEC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 11TH ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS Published 04/07/2014 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is accepting applications for the 2014 Environmental Excellence Awards program, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced toda ...
160. DEC Announces 2013 Bear Harvest Results Published 04/07/2014 New York bear hunters took 1,358 black bears during the 2013 hunting seasons, making last year the second highest bear harvest on record in New York, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) ...
161. New York Lottery Announces Top Prize and Second Prize Winning Tickets Sold in Rochester and Mendon Published 04/07/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
162. NEW YORK STATE ISSUED AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY Published 04/07/2014 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., M.P.H., issued an Air Quality Health Ad ...
163. Wilmington Whiteface 100K Bike Race Returns for a Fourth Summer Published 04/07/2014 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- The Wi ...
164. Two Arrested by Cigarette Strike Force Investigators Published 04/07/2014 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today that its Cigarette Strike Force made two arrests in New York City, bringing charges for the trafficking and sale of illegal tob ...
165. DEC Reopens Several Shellfishing Areas in Nassau and Suffolk Counties Published 04/04/2014 Shellfishing areas in several towns in Nassau and Suffolk counties that were closed on March 31 have been reopened, the New York State Department of Environmental Conserv ...
166. New York State Parks Welcomes Spring Boating Season (Corrected) Published 04/04/2014 As more moderate weather arri ...
167. DEC Reminds Saltwater Anglers To Signup For No-Fee Marine Registry Published 04/04/2014 Saltwater fishing anglers are required to register for the free recreational marine fish registry prior to fishing the marine waters of New York State to ensure federal and multi-state regulations ...
168. New York State Parks Welcomes Spring Boating Season Published 04/04/2014 As more moderate weather arrives across the state, th ...
169. APRIL IS "DIG SAFELY MONTH" Published 04/03/2014 Albany, NY—The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced that it is participating in the nation ...
170. Employment Opportunities Available In Summer Recreation Published 04/03/2014 Applications are now being accepted through mid-May for numerous seasonal employment opportunities with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).  The hiring for most ...
171. MISSING MILLIONAIRE FOUND! A NEW YORK LOTTERY POWERBALL WINNER Published 04/03/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
172. New York Lottery Announces Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Ossining Published 04/03/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
173. New York Lottery Awards $1M Powerball Prize to a Formerly “Missing Millionaire” Published 04/03/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
174. Correction -- West Islip Resident Sentenced for Personal Income Tax Evasion Published 04/02/2014 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that a West Islip resident was sentenced today in Suffolk County Court to community service and probation for failing to pay his pers ...
175. Go Retro at Whiteface this Sunday Published 04/02/2014 WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- There’s stil ...
176. Correction -- West Islip Resident Sentenced for Personal Income Tax Evasion Published 04/02/2014 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that a West Islip resident was sentenced today in Suffolk County Court to community service and probation for failing to pay his pers ...
177. New York Lottery Awards $1M Powerball Prize to a Formerly “Missing Millionaire” Published 04/02/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
178. West Islip Resident Sentenced for Personal Income Tax Evasion Published 04/02/2014 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that a West Islip resident was sentenced today in Suffolk County Court to community service and probation for failing to pay his pers ...
179. APRIL SHOWERS BRING “MAY-NY” NEW LOTTERY MILLIONAIRES TO NYC Published 04/02/2014 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Jenny Garcia teamed up today to present five ceremonial prize checks worth a collective $14,000,000 to a fresh mix of Lot ...
180. Tax Department Extends Call Center Hours for Income Taxpayers Through April 15 Deadline Published 04/02/2014 In an effort to serve an ever-larger number of personal income taxpayers, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will extend the hours of operation at its Taxpayer Information Call C ...
181. DEC SUBMITS PROPOSAL TO AMEND JAY MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS UNIT MANAGEMENT PLAN Published 04/02/2014 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today submitted a proposed amendment to the 2010 Jay Mountain Wilderness Unit Management Plan (UMP) to the Adirondack Park Agency ( ...
182. New York Lottery Awards $1M Powerball Prize to a Formerly “Missing Millionaire” Published 04/02/2014 MEDIA ADVISORY   For Immediate Release:                  ...
183. NYS Medicaid Inspector General Releases 2014-15 Work Plan Published 04/02/2014 The New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) released its State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Work Plan, highlighting areas of focus on OMIG’s efforts to fight fraud, improve inte ...
184. A $14,000,000 PAYDAY FOR LOTTERY WINNERS FROM BROOKLYN, QUEENS AND THE BRONX Published 04/02/2014 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Jenny Garcia will present over-sized prize checks worth a collective $14,000,000 to six recent New York City Lottery winn ...
185. ORDA’s Lundin Honored by NASJA Published 04/01/2014 span style="font-size: small;" siz ...
186. Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices Published 04/01/2014 Orchard Park, NY (April 1, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Boilermakers, Northeast Area, Local Lodge #7, will conduct a recruitment from May 1, 2014 through April 2, 2015 for five bo ...
187. A $14,000,000 PAYDAY FOR LOTTERY WINNERS FROM BROOKLYN, QUEENS AND THE BRONX Published 04/01/2014 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Jenny Garcia will present over-sized prize checks worth a collective $14,000,000 to six recent New York City Lottery winn ...
188. Carpenters Recruit Apprentices Published 04/01/2014 Albany, NY (April 1, 2014) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Empire State Carpenters Local Union #370 will conduct a recruitment from May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015 for 15 carpenter appr ...
189. Consumer Alert - NYS Division of Consumer Protection and the NYS Tax Department Caution New Yorkers to Beware of Elaborate Tax Collection Scams Published 04/01/2014 The New York State Division of Consumer Protection and the NYS Tax Department today alerted ...
190. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary February 2014 Area Unemployment Rates Published 04/01/2014 The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2014, which are calculated following procedures prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor S ...
191. A $14,000,000 PAYDAY FOR LOTTERY WINNERS FROM BROOKLYN, QUEENS AND THE BRONX Published 04/01/2014 NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega and Jenny Garcia will present over-sized prize checks worth a collective $14,000,000 to six recent New York City Lottery winn ...
192. PSC CHAIR PARTICIPATES IN FERC MEETING Published 04/01/2014 Washington — New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) announced today that Commission Chair Audrey Zibelm ...
193. Carpenters Recruit Apprentices Published 03/31/2014 Rochester, NY (March 31, 2014) - The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Millwrights Local Union #1163, will conduct a recruitment from May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015 for 1 ...
194. Union Springs School of Cayuga County Wins $10,000 From the New York Lottery’s “New York Sings” Contest Published 03/31/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
195. DEC TEMPORARILY CLOSES SHELLFISHING AREAS THROUGHOUT NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES Published 03/31/2014 Shellfish harvesting areas in most towns in Nassau and Suffolk counties have been designated as uncertified (closed) for shellfish harvesting effective immediately on Monday, March ...
196. $3.5 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Monroe, Orange County Published 03/31/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
197. $3.5 Million Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Monroe, Orange County Published 03/31/2014 For Immediate Release:                            &nbs ...
198. Electricians Recruit Apprentices Published 03/28/2014 Poughkeepsie, NY (March 28, 2014) – Rondout Electric, Inc. will conduct a recruitment from April 28, 2014 through May 9, 2014 for three electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter ...
199. NO DETECTION OF CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE IN NEW YORK DEER Published 03/28/2014 Testing of more than 2,500 samples of deer statewide found no deer infected with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today.&nb ...
200. SOUTH GLENS FALLS WOMAN TELLS GRANDDAUGHTER SHE’S GOING TO WIN THE LOTTERY…AND DOES! Published 03/28/2014 GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – Joan Provost of South Glens Falls was babysitting her great grandson last month when her granddaughter came home and said she was having a bad day. Provost, a mothe ...