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State Announces Construction Underway on Supportive Housing in the Bronx
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06/04/2013
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that ground has been broken on a project that will create 120 units of permanent supportive housing in the Bronx for c ...
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State Labor Department Announces At-Risk LGBTQ Youth Employment Initiative
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06/04/2013
State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today announced that the Department of Labor will partner with advocates to bring businesses and internship programs to a job fair on Thursday, June 6, dire ...
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Lottery Players from Somers & Middletown to Receive $2,000,000 in Powerball Prizes
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06/04/2013
The New York Lottery will introduce three Hudson Valley Lottery players who matched the first five numbers drawn in separate Powerball drawings; earning them a total of $2,000,000 in prizes. ...
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Lottery Players from Somers & Middletown to Receive $2,000,000 in Powerball Prizes
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06/04/2013
The New York Lottery will introduce three Hudson Valley Lottery players who matched the first five numbers drawn in separate Powerball drawings; earning them a total of $2,000,000 in prizes. ...
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State Labor Department Partners with Chambers of Commerce, Law Enforcement to Educate Employers About Seasonal Workers’ Rights
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06/03/2013
State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today announced that the Department of Labor will partner with the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, Warren County District Attorney’s Office, ...
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Lottery Players from Somers & Middletown to Receive $2,000,000 in Powerball Prizes
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06/03/2013
The New York Lottery will introduce three Hudson Valley Lottery players who matched the first five numbers drawn in separate Powerball drawings; earning them a total of $2,000,000 in prizes. ...
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Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
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05/31/2013
For Immediate Release
Watertown, NY (May 31, 2013) -- The Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Ogdensburg), will conduct a recruitment from June 3, 2013 through May ...
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Elevator Constructors Recruit Apprentices
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05/31/2013
For immediate Release
Long Island City, NY (May 31, 2013) -- The International Union of Elevator Constructors JATC Local #1 will conduct a recruitment from June 3, 2013 through June ...
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NYS Cyber Security Conference: June 4-5, 2013
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05/31/2013
Brian Digman, Chief Information Officer
Michelle McDonald, Public Information Of ...
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NYS Cyber Security Conference: June 4-5, 2013
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05/31/2013
Brian Digman, Chief Information Officer
Michelle McDonald, Public Information Of ...
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MAJOR SEATING CHANGES FOR LUKE BRYAN’S GRANDSTAND CONCERT
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05/31/2013
MAJOR SEATING CHANGES FOR LUKE BRYAN’S GRANDSTAND CONCERT
Tickets on Sale Saturday Morning for County Superstar’s Show
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PSC Seeks Input On NYSEG Transmission Line
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05/31/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) is seeking comment on an application in which New York State Electric & ...
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Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
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05/30/2013
For Immediate Release
Rochester, NY (May 30, 2013) -- The Bricklayers & Allied Craft workers, Local Union #3 – JATC (Rochester Chapter), will conduct a recruitment from Jun ...
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Sheet Metal Workers Recruit Apprentices
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05/30/2013
Albany, NY (May 30, 2013) – The Capital District Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, Local Union #83, will conduct a recruitment ...
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TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY MORNING FOR LYNYRD SKYNYRD
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05/30/2013
The New York State Fair box office and online outlet open Friday morning to sell tickets for the Monday, August 26 show by southern rock superstars Lynyrd Skynyrd at the Grandstand.
Ticket ...
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26-Year-Old Rockland County Scratch-off Player Wins $1M Lottery Prize
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05/29/2013
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented a $1,000,000 ceremonial prize check to a Monsey, Rockland County resident where he purchased his winning ...
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26-Year-Old Rockland County Scratch-off Player to Receive $1M Prize
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05/29/2013
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. – New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a Monsey, NY man with a $1,000,000 Lottery prize at the store where he purchased his jackpot winning Cash Bl ...
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26-Year-Old Rockland County Scratch-off Player to Receive $1M Prize
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05/29/2013
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. – New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a Monsey, NY man with a $1,000,000 Lottery prize at the store where he purchased his jackpot winning Cash Bl ...
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Celebrate 529 College Savings Day By Starting Your Child on the Path to Higher Education
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05/28/2013
May 29 is National 529 College Savings Day and New Yorkers a ...
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State Labor Department Announces Amusement Park Ride Safety Inspections Completed, Encourages Families to Have Fun This Holiday Weekend
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05/24/2013
Albany, NY (May 24, 2013) – Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today urged all parents and children to follow safety guidelines at the state’s 12 amusement parks over the Memorial Day ...
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TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY MORNING FOR TOBY KEITH
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05/24/2013
The New York State Fair box office and online outlet open Saturday morning to sell tickets for the Friday, August 23 show by country superstar Toby Keith at the Grandstand.
Ticket sales beg ...
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Reminder – Tuesday May 28 is Final Opportunity to Challenge Assessments in Most Upstate Communities
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05/24/2013
A press release and video/audio content ...
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Insulation & Asbestos Workers Recruit Apprentices
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05/23/2013
For Immediate Release
Long Island City, NY (May 23, 2013) -- The International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers, Local Union #12, will conduct ...
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Save Fuel and Stretch Gasoline Dollars Memorial Day Weekend
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05/23/2013
Don’t let gas prices deter you from your Memorial Day road trip. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers the following tips to help you enjoy your holida ...
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Painters Recruit Apprentices
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05/23/2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Albany, NY (May 23, 2013) -- The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council 9, Local Union 201, will conduct a recruitment from ...
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Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices
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05/23/2013
For Immediate Release
Orchard Park, NY (May 23, 2013) – Boilermakers Northeast Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local Lodge #7, will conduct a recruitment ...
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Lottery Players from Queens and Long Island Share $34,500,000 in Jackpot Prizes
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05/23/2013
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Three from Queens, Long Island to Receive $34,500,000 in Lottery Prizes
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05/23/2013
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Robert Moses State Park Reopens
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05/22/2013
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Elevator Servicers & Repairers Recruit Apprentices
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05/22/2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long Island City, NY (May 22, 2013) -- The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the Elevator Industry Local Union #3 will conduct a limited recrui ...
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Three from Queens, Long Island to Receive $34,500,000 in Lottery Prizes
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05/22/2013
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Three from Queens, Long Island to Receive $34,500,000 in Lottery Prizes
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05/22/2013
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JAKE MILLER HEADLINES STATE FAIR’S MIDWAY MUSIC SERIES
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05/22/2013
Up-and-coming rapper and singer Jake Miller brings what a critic calls ‘serious rap flow’ and ‘killer pipes’ to the Midway Music Series stage at the New York State Fair on S ...
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Manage Your Student Loan - The Grace Period Starts Now
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05/21/2013
The ink is barely dry on college d ...
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Manage Your Student Loan - The Grace Period Starts Now
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05/21/2013
The ink is barely dry on college d ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary April 2013 Area Unemployment Rates
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05/21/2013
The State Labor Department today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for April 2013, which are calculated following procedures prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ...
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VETERANS’ MEMORIAL WATCHFIRE CAPS FAIRGROUNDS’ HOLIDAY WEEKEND
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05/21/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following events running from Thursday, May 23 – Monday, May 27, 2013 at the New York State Fairgrounds:
Veteran ...
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Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices
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05/20/2013
For Immediate Release
Albany, NY (May 20, 2013) -- The Ironworkers Joint Apprenticeship Committee of Albany, Local Union #12, will conduct a recruitment from May 3, 2013 ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
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05/20/2013
Cheektowaga, NY (May 20, 2013) -- The Empire State Regional Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Local Union #289 will conduct a recruitment from May 7, ...
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Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
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05/17/2013
Richmond Hill, NY (May 20, 2013) - The International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union #30 will conduct a limited recruitment from May 20, 2013 through
June 3, 2013 for 25 sta ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
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05/17/2013
Rochester, NY (May 17, 2013) - The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee, Millwrights Local Union #1163, will conduct a recruitment from May 2, 2013 through April 24, 2014 for 10 ...
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New York’s Powerball Jackpot Now a Record $600 Million
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05/17/2013
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. - The jackpot for Saturday’s Powerball drawing now stands at a record-breaking $600 million (cash value $376.9M). The jackpot is the highest jackpot in the gam ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
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05/17/2013
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$6,000,000 in Lottery Prizes Awarded to Six New Lottery Millionaires
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05/17/2013
NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York Lottery spokesperson Gretchen Dizer and Lottery representative Jenny Garcia today introduced six new Lottery millionaires. The winners, consisting of Power ...
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Statewide Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet
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05/17/2013
In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee gives notice that it will conduct a State Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10 a.m./p ...
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State Parks Welcomes 36 Park Police Academy Graduates
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05/17/2013
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey and Director of Law Enforcement Richard O’Donnell announce the graduation of 36 recruits from the 10th Sess ...
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Electricians Recruit Apprentices
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05/16/2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Electricians Recruit Apprentices
Niagara Falls, NY (May 16, 2013) - The Niagar ...
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Electricity Supply To Meet Expected Summer Demand
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05/16/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today received an update from the staff of the Department of Public Ser ...
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Newest Lottery Winners to Receive $6,000,000 in Prizes
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05/16/2013
NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer and Jenny Garcia will present $6,000,000 in oversized prize checks to six new Lottery millionaires hailing from Brooklyn, Queen ...
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New York’s Powerball Jackpot Grows to $550 Million
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05/16/2013
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PSC Receives Report On Verizon Service Standards
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05/16/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today heard a report from Staff of the Department of Public Service (St ...
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PSC Allows Use Of Alternative Verizon Service
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05/16/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today, as an interim measure, authorized Verizon New York, Inc. to offe ...
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TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY MORNING FOR JEFF DUNHAM
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05/16/2013
The Great New York State Fair box office and online ticket outlet open Friday morning to sell tickets for the Tuesday, August 27 show by comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham at the Fair’s G ...
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NYS Adds 23,800 Private Sector Jobs in April 2013, Reaching All-Time Jobs High
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05/16/2013
The New York State economy added 23,800 private sector jobs, for a growth rate of 0.3%, in April 2013, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. As a result, ...
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NYS Taxpayer Advocate Reminds Property Owners to Review Assessments During Grievance Period
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05/16/2013
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Improvements Made To Renewable Energy Program
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05/16/2013
In an effort to further spur renewable energy growth in New York, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ...
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“NYS 10-10-10” Ski Program Wins Excellence Award for Tourism Promotion
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05/16/2013
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Empire State Development Division of Tourism, which administers the I LOVE NY program, was ...
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PSC Receives Status Update On Utility Audits
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05/16/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today heard a report from staff of the Department of Public Servi ...
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Satellite Media Tour with Yolanda Vega in Advance of Saturday’s $475 Million Powerball Drawing
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05/16/2013
The New York Lottery will offer a Satellite Media Tour with Yolanda Vega from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17 to preview Saturday night’s Powerball drawing for $ ...
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Newest Lottery Winners to Receive $6,000,000 in Prizes
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05/16/2013
NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer and Jenny Garcia will present $6,000,000 in oversized prize checks to six new Lottery millionaires hailing from Brooklyn, Queen ...
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New York’s Powerball Jackpot Grows to $475 Million
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05/16/2013
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DASNY Board Approves the Issuance of $2.1 billion New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bonds
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05/15/2013
Albany, NY: At a meeting held in Albany on May 15, 2013, DASNY’s Bo ...
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OMIG Announces $4 Million Brooklyn Ambulette Audit
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05/14/2013
The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) and the New York City Human Resources Administration (NYCHRA) announced findings of more than ...
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Department of Agriculture and Markets Announces Eradication of the
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05/14/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced that trees in Manhattan and Staten Island have been declared free of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB), an invasive species that w ...
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ORDA Venues Gearing Up for Summer Season
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05/14/2013
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Three Olympic venues will begin open this weekend as the New York State Olympic Regional De ...
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Powerball Jackpot Grows to $360 Million
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05/14/2013
The jackpot for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing has increased to $360 million, just $5 million shy of the second highest jackpot in Powerball history. The midday bump reflec ...
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IT’S “LAST CALL” FOR STATE FAIR’S HOME BREW COMPETITION ENTRIES
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05/13/2013
Entries in the New York State Fair’s annual Home Brew Competition have been pouring in, according to State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine, who reminded ...
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RACE FOR THE CURE TAKES PLACE SATURDAY AT STATE FAIRGROUNDS
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05/13/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following events running from Thursday, May 16 – Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the New York State Fairgrounds:
The Fai ...
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NYS Students Get Help Accessing College
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05/13/2013
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NYS Students Get Help Accessing College
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05/13/2013
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New Local Option for Unlimited Access to Olympic Sites
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05/13/2013
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority’s (ORDA) Olympic venues are ready to re-open for the b ...
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New York's Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $350 Million for Wednesday
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05/13/2013
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Commission To Meet On Thursday, May 16, 2013
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05/10/2013
The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013, in the ...
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Media Advisory
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05/10/2013
The State Board of Real Property Tax Services will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Ma ...
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TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY MORNING FOR REBA, CARLY RAE JEPSEN
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05/10/2013
The New York State Fair box office and online outlet open for the first time tomorrow (Saturday) to begin selling tickets for acts on the Fair’s Grandstand stage.
Ticket sales begin a ...
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State Labor Department Partners with New York City Regional Economic Development Council to Promote Governor’s
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05/09/2013
State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today announced that the New York City Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) is hosting the fifth in a series of “Work For Success” stops ...
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Older Volunteers Recognized at Senior Citizens’ Day 2013 Celebration
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05/07/2013
Albany, NY (May 7, 2013) - The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today hosted the 2013 Senior Citizens Recognition Day event to honor and recognize the significant contributions made by ...
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Scratch-Off Players from Schenectady, Troy Win $6,000,000 in Lottery Prizes
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05/09/2013
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented a total of $6,000,000 in jackpot prizes to a pair of recent scratch-off game winners from Schenectady and Troy.
The ...
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Office of Mental Health Extends Regional Centers of Excellence Listening Tour Hours in Ogdensburg
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05/09/2013
In response to the large number of North Country residents wishin ...
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First Ever Skitember Fest Date Set for Belleayre Sept. 28, 2013
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05/09/2013
HIGHMOUNT, N.Y. --- Belleayre Mountain would like to invite you to the first SkiTember Fest. The Kick off will be held at ...
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Scratch-off Winner from Schenectady to receive $5,000,000 Early Birthday Present; Troy Retiree Making Travel Plans with his $1,000,000 Win
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05/09/2013
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an early birthday gift worth at least $5,000,000 to a recent Set For Life scratch-off game winner from Schenectady. Vega will present a ...
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NYS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & MARKETS AND STATE GAMING
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05/08/2013
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine and State Gaming Commission Acting Executive Director Robert Williams today issued the following update:
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Scratch-off Winner from Schenectady to receive $5,000,000 Early Birthday Present; Troy Retiree Making Travel Plans with his $1,000,000 Win
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05/08/2013
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an early birthday gift worth at least $5,000,000 to a recent Set For Life scratch-off game winner from Schenectady. Vega will present a ...
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Scratch-off Winner from Schenectady to receive $5,000,000 Early Birthday Present; Troy Retiree Making Travel Plans with his $1,000,000 Win
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05/08/2013
The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present an early birthday gift worth at least $5,000,000 to a recent Set For Life scratch-off game winner from Schenectady. Vega will present a ...
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Tax Department Announces E-Filing Hits All-Time High
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05/08/2013
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox today announced that, as o ...
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OMIG Staff to Make Presentation on Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
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05/08/2013
On May 20, 2013, representatives from New York’s Medicaid program will bring a special program to residents of Chinatown to educate them about the Medicaid program and alert them to Medicaid ...
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NYS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & MARKETS AND STATE GAMING
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05/06/2013
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine and State Gaming Commission Acting Executive Director Robert Williams today issued the following statement ...
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HORSE SHOW TAKES CENTER STAGE AT FAIRGROUNDS
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05/06/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following event running from May 10 - 12 at the New York State Fairgrounds:
The Bridle Path Manor Junior/Amateur Hunte ...
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COMMISSIONER AUBERTINE ENCOURAGES NEW YORKERS TO “LOVE NEW
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05/06/2013
“I Love NY Agriculture” License Plate Celebrates NY Agriculture and Helps Support
NY Agriculture in the Classroom
Last ...
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Conference Explores Ways To Streamline Regulations
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05/03/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) today announced that a technical conference will be held to explore the current regulatory structure as it applies to developing Combined Heat and ...
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Camillus Man Wins $1,000,000 New York Powerball Prize
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05/02/2013
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Camillus Man is Onondaga County’s Newest Lottery Millionaire
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05/02/2013
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NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH ANNOUNCES “REGIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE” LISTENING TOUR
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05/01/2013
WHAT: The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Regional Centers of Excellence listening tour.
WHEN AND WHERE:
May 2, 2013 from ...
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Camillus Man is Onondaga County’s Newest Lottery Millionaire
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05/01/2013
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NEW YORK STATE HOMES & COMMUNITY RENEWAL, ROCHESTER OFFICIALS, AND COMMON GROUND CELEBRATE OPENING OF EASTMAN COMMONS
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05/01/2013
Today, New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR), City of Rochester Mayor Thomas S. Richards, Common Ground and other public and private partners celebrated the official opening of Eastman ...
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Camillus Man is Onondaga County’s Newest Lottery Millionaire
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05/01/2013
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Task Force Announces Update On Progress On N.Y. Energy Higway
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04/30/2013
The New York Energy Highway Task Force today announced the availability of a progress report—the New York Energy Highway Blueprint Update—affirming that all of the actions called for in ...
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Invitees Set for Women’s Team Selection Camp
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04/30/2013
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NYSERDA Awards $1.4 Million to Six NY-BEST Members to Develop Advanced Energy Storage Technologies
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04/29/2013
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded a total of $1.4 million to six companies engaged in researching and developing energy storage systems. Funding recipie ...
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NYSERDA to Fund ‘Clean Tech Execs’ Program to Educate Entrepreneurs about Clean Energy Business Opportunities
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04/29/2013
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering $400,000 for a qualified institution to create a statewide executive transition program to help drive interested e ...
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HORSES AND ALPACAS ON DISPLAY AT FAIRGROUNDS THIS WEEKEND
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04/29/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following events running from May 3 – 5, 2013 at the New York State Fairgrounds:
There will be horses and ...
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State Expands Moreau Lake State Park
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04/26/2013
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey today announced the state added a 200-acre parcel to Moreau Lake State Park, expanding popular hiking o ...
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Low-Income Energy Forums Announced
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04/26/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced toda ...
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Tax Department Raids Twelve Capital District/Hudson Valley Businesses for Possessing Untaxed Cigarettes for Sale
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04/25/2013
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the arrest of ten individuals in the Capital District and Hudson Valley regions for illegally p ...
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State Labor Department Partners with Capital Region Regional Economic Development Council to Promote "Work for Success" Program That Provides Incentives to Businesses That Hire Formerly Incarcerated I
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04/25/2013
State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera today announced that the “Work For Success” tour will promote incentives for hiring formerly incarcerated individuals at the Capital Region Regi ...
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$11 Million in Lottery Prizes Awarded to Ten New Downstate Lottery Millionaires
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04/25/2013
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New York State Parks Announces Projects to Prevent Invasive Species and Protect Sensitive Habitat
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04/24/2013
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation completed a number of environmental stewardship projects to prevent the spread of invasive species, protect rare plants and ...
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$11 Million in Lottery Prizes Awarded to Ten New Downstate Lottery Millionaires
Published
04/24/2013
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COMMISSIONER AUBERTINE TO FARMERS: IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO FILL OUT
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04/24/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today encouraged farmers across the state to fill out the U.S. Census of Agriculture. Currently, th ...
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$11 Million in Lottery Prizes Awarded to Ten New Downstate Lottery Millionaires
Published
04/24/2013
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News from New York Lottery
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$11 Million in Lottery Prizes Awarded to Ten New Downstate Lottery Millionaires
Published
04/24/2013
MEDIA ADVISORY
News from New York Lottery
For more information contact: Communications Office (518) 388-3415
Email: news@lo ...
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Lake Placid Hall of Fame Selection Committee Seeking Nominations
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04/24/2013
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PSC Seeks Input On National Grid NY Gas Rates
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04/23/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) is seeking comment concerning a joint proposal that recommends natural gas delivery rates remain unchanged for National Grid NY for two yea ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary March 2013 Area Unemployment Rates
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04/23/2013
The State Labor Department today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2013, which are calculated following procedures prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ...
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New York Announces Its First Business Ombudswoman
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04/23/2013
Empire State Development and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the appointment of Mwisa Chisunka as New York State Business Ombudswoman and Director of Business ...
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NEW NY BRIDGE BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS FORUMS TO BE HELD IN WESTCHESTER APRIL 23 & ROCKLAND APRIL 24
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04/22/2013
The New York State Thruway Authority, Tappan Zee Constructors, New York State Department of Labor and the New NY Works Program will host informational events for businesses interested in learning a ...
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Great New York State Fair Wine Competitions and Tastings to Provide Showcase for a
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04/22/2013
Want to know where to find a great glass of New York State wine this summer?
The 2013 Great New York State Fair, of course.
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine ...
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NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH ANNOUNCES “REGIONAL CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE” LISTENING TOUR
Published
04/22/2013
WHAT: The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Regional Centers of Excellence listening tour.
PRESS: Open, no cameras due to HIPAA privacy protections at OMH f ...
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IRISH DANCING TAKES THE STAGE AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS
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04/22/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following events running from April 25- 28 at the New York State Fairgrounds:
One thousand dancers will fill the Horti ...
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OMIG Excludes Individuals and Facilities Involved in Bribery Scheme
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04/22/2013
In a two-part announcement, the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General has taken administrative action against Igor Belyansky and Rostilav (Slava) Belyansky of the Bronx, David Binman of Glendale ...
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NYSERDA HVAC Business Partners Program Continues to Offer Rooftop Air Conditioning Maintenance
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04/19/2013
For the third consecutive year, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is continuing its HVAC Business Partners program. This program aids commercial and industrial ...
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Labor Department Partners with U.S. Attorney’s Office to Convict Seven United States Postal Service Employees Charged with Stealing Unemployment Insurance Payments
Published
04/18/2013
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the criminal convictions, by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, of seven United States Postal Service employees in ...
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Next Steps Taken On Energy Highway
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04/18/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today took action on several major items highlighted in Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s ...
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PSC Acts On Energy Service Company Complaints
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04/18/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today directed Family Energy, Inc. to show why the Commission should not revoke the compa ...
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Commission Approves Major New Power Line
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04/18/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved the construction and operation of a 1,000 megawatt (MW) transmission line ...
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NYS Economy Adds 14,100 Private Sector Jobs in March 2013
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04/18/2013
The New York State economy added 14,100 private sector jobs in March 2013, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. This job growth resulted in New York rea ...
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PSC Approves RG&E Reliabilty Project
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04/18/2013
Albany, NY – 04/18/13 – The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved the terms of a joint p ...
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NYSERDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS GARNER NATIONAL HONOR FROM ACEEE
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04/18/2013
ALBANY, N.Y. – The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit research group based in Washington, D.C., has recognized The New York State Energy Research and ...
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Know the True Cost of College: Compare Your Financial Aid Award Letters
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04/17/2013
It’s college acceptance time and letters are ...
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Know the True Cost of College: Compare Your Financial Aid Award Letters
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04/17/2013
It’s college acceptance time and letters are ...
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New York Lottery Family Feud® Promotion Tour Comes to Batavia and Hamburg
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04/17/2013
New York Lottery Draw Team Member Yolanda Vega will wrap up a statewide Family Feud® Promotion Tour with two fun-filled stops in Batavia on Thursday, April 18 and Hamburg on Friday, A ...
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New York State Tax Department Honored With National Award
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04/17/2013
The Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) has named the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance as the winner of ...
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TOP YOUNG RIDERS COMPETE AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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04/16/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following events running from April 19 - 21 at the New York State Fairgrounds:
Some of the top young horse riders in t ...
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Chenango Price Chopper Receives High Performance Energy Efficiency Award from NYSERDA
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04/16/2013
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded Price Chopper Supermarkets a high performance energy efficiency plaque for energy efficiency measures to its Chena ...
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New York National Guard Hosts Hire our Heroes Event at Rochester Armory
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04/16/2013
ROCHESTER, NY --The New York National Guard will host a Hiring Our Heroes Veteran's Job Fair on Wednesday, April 17 at the Patriot Way Armory here.
The United States Chamber of Commerce eve ...
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COMMISSION TO MEET ON THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
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04/12/2013
The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2013, in t ...
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Tax Department Announces Measures to Strengthen Criminal Enforcement
Published
04/12/2013
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox today announced measures to more aggressively eradicate ...
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Consumer Alert: Beware of Unscrupulous Tax Preparers Stealing Refunds
Published
04/12/2013
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
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04/11/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced that the Department is accepting applications for USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funds. Agricultural associations, industry ...
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Schedule Unveiled for 2013 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp
Published
04/11/2013
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --- USA Hockey announced today, Thursday, April 11, the schedule for the 2013 U.S. National Junior ...
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NYS Tax Department Announces Enforcement Efforts to Protect Taxpayers from Unscrupulous Tax Preparers
Published
04/10/2013
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance announced today that multiple investigations into t ...
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Bottoms Up!!! Homegrown Beer Industry to Work with F.X. Matt Brewing Company
Published
04/09/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced that the Great New York State Fair is teaming up with one of the state’s largest breweries to offer one home beer hobbyist t ...
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New York Lottery Introduces Winners of Two $1M Prizes in Westchester County
Published
04/09/2013
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2013 &nb ...
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12 Weeks to the Wilmington Whiteface 100K
Published
04/09/2013
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- The Wilmington/Whiteface 100K (WW100) mountain bike race has been described by some as grueling, rugg ...
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Westchester Coworkers Win $1M on Powerball and CT Woman Scores $1M on Scratch-Off Ticket
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04/09/2013
MEDIA ADVISORY
News from New York Lottery
For more information contact: Communications Office (518) 388-3415
Email: news@lottery.ny.g ...
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Office of the Medicaid Inspector General Launches Improved Web Site
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04/08/2013
The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General today premiered a redesigned Internet site. The Web site (www.omig.ny.gov) gets tens of thousands of hits ev ...
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Consumer Alert: Unscrupulous Tax Preparers Preying on Taxpayers With Limited English Skills
Published
04/08/2013
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Westchester Coworkers Win $1M on Powerball and CT Woman Scores $1M Scratch-off Purchased in New Rochelle
Published
04/08/2013
MEDIA ADVISORY
News from New York Lottery
For more information contact: Communications Office (518) 388-3415
Email: news@lottery.ny.gov; Web: http://nylottery.ny.gov
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COWS FOR SALE, 4-Hers MEET, COLLECTORS BUY & HEALTH FAIR EDUCATES
Published
04/08/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following events that will be coming from April 12 - 15 to the New York State Fairgrounds:
The Fairgrounds will be bus ...
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Don’t Miss the April 15th Income Tax Deadline!
Published
04/08/2013
Monday, April 15 is the filing deadline for New York State and federal personal income taxes. Here are some filing tips to keep in mind.
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04/05/2013
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
04/05/2013
WHAT: The New York State Office of Mental Health’s Regional Centers of Excellence Albany listening tour event.
WHERE: Capital District Psychiatric Center- Auditori ...
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Don’t Miss the April 15th Income Tax Deadline!
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04/05/2013
Monday, April 15 is the filing deadline for New York State and federal personal income taxes. Here are some filing tips to keep in mind.
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Golf Returns to Hudson Valley State Park Courses
Published
04/05/2013
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey is pleased to announce that New York State Park golf courses in the Hudson Valley are opening for the season.
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Golf Returns to Long Island Courses
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04/05/2013
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey is pleased to announce that New York State Park golf courses on Long Island are opening for the season.
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Golf Returns to Finger Lakes and Central Region Courses
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04/05/2013
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey is pleased to announce that New York State Park golf courses in the Finger Lakes and Central New York regions are open ...
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Consumer Alert: NYS Taxpayer Advocate Reminds Millions of New Yorkers to File Their Taxes for Free
Published
04/04/2013
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“SHARING THE BOUNTY AND PRIDE OF NY” NAMED THE THEME OF THE GREAT NEW YORK STATE FAIR
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04/02/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced that New Yorkers have chosen “Sharing the Bounty and Pride of NY” as the theme of the 2013 Great New York State Fair.& ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary February 2013 Area Unemployment Rates
Published
04/02/2013
The State Labor Department today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2013, which are calculated following procedures prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. T ...
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS SOUGHT ON CENTRAL HUDSON-FORTIS PROPOSED MERGER
Published
04/02/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today announced it would hold two additional public statement hearings concerning a proposal merger between Central Hudson Gas and Electric ...
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Go Retro at Whiteface this Sunday
Published
04/02/2013
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- There’s still plenty of great skiing and riding heading into what may be the final two weekends ...
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Monroe County Public Safety Crime Lab Receives High Performance Energy Efficiency Award from NYSERDA
Published
04/01/2013
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has recognized Monroe County Public Safety Crime Lab with a Hi ...
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State Announces Cooling Assistance Available for Those with Heat-Related Health Problems
Published
04/01/2013
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that its Cooling Assistance Program is making a limited number of home air conditioners available to eligible New York ...
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Rondout Valley High School Receives High Performance Energy Efficiency Award from NYSERDA
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04/01/2013
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COMPETITIONS AT THE NYS FAIR OFFER A CHANCE TO BE THE VERY BEST
Published
03/29/2013
Do you take great photos? Raise cute rabbits? Keep an old car looking new? Then there’s a competition for you at the 2013 Great New York State Fair. Any New York State ...
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Statement from New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox on Decision from New York State’s Highest Court in Amazon/Overstock Case
Published
03/28/2013
“Today’s Court of Appeals Decision affirms New York State’s approach to ensure fair tax administration for both brick-and-mortar and Internet-based businesses. We commend the Cour ...
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14 NYSERDA Home Performance Contractors Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy for ‘Outstanding Contributions’ in 2012
Published
03/28/2013
Fourteen building trades contractors participating in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program have r ...
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Published
03/28/2013
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) toda ...
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PR #2 - Monsignor Farrell High School Election
Published
03/28/2013
A mail ballot election was conducted by the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (Board) on March 27, 2012 for certain employees of the Monsignor Farrell High S ...
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Middletown, Wappingers Falls Lottery Winners Receive More Than $6,000,000 in Prizes
Published
03/28/2013
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Jina Myers presented over-sized prize checks worth $6,000,000 to recent scratch-off winners from Orange and Dutchess Counties. The cerem ...
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Ski, Ride and Save for the Rest of the Season
Published
03/28/2013
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Spring skiing and riding means three things… more sun, longer days and of course more runs.&n ...
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Middletown, Wappingers Falls Lottery Winners Collect More Than $6,000,000 in Prizes
Published
03/28/2013
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Jina Myers will present over-sized checks valued at more than $6,000,000 to recent scratch-off game winners from Middletown and Wappinge ...
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Middletown, Wappingers Falls Lottery Winners Collect More Than $6,000,000 in Prizes
Published
03/28/2013
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Jina Myers will present over-sized checks valued at more than $6,000,000 to recent scratch-off game winners from Middletown and Wappinge ...
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Be Alert to Scams Involving Fake Lottery Prizes
Published
03/27/2013
For Immediate Release: &n ...
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Liverpool Father of Three Wins $3,000,000 Scratch-off Prize
Published
03/26/2013
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer today presented a $3,000,000 scratch-off prize to the first Onondaga County Lottery jackpot winner of 2013. Chadd Bi ...
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Liverpool Father of Three Wins $3,000,000 Scratch-off Prize
Published
03/26/2013
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer will award a $3,000,000 prize check to a Liverpool Lottery player at the store where he purchased his winning 50X the M ...
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Liverpool Father of Three Wins $3,000,000 Scratch-off Prize
Published
03/25/2013
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer will award a $3,000,000 prize check to a Liverpool Lottery player at the store where he purchased his winning 50X the M ...
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Liverpool Father of Three Wins $3,000,000 Scratch-off Prize
Published
03/25/2013
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer will award a $3,000,000 prize check to a Liverpool Lottery player at the store where he purchased his winning 50X the M ...
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DOGS RUN, JUMP AND POSE WHILE HORSES COMPETE IN HORSE PULL
Published
03/25/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following events that will be coming from March 28 - 31 to the New York State Fairgrounds:
The Salt City Cluster Dog S ...
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Fast Delivery of Your Tax Refund – the Debit Card
Published
03/22/2013
If you’re interested in receiving your income tax refund faster this year, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has a suggestion – the debit card.
Last year, fo ...
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES PROGRAM PARTNERING WITH BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY AND STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Published
03/22/2013
Weekend Event Will Kick-Start Training Program and Inform State Leaders
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) today announced a new initiative to partne ...
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State Board Recommends 27 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic Places
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03/22/2013
The New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended the addition of 27 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, including a Livingston ...
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36th Annual Whiteface Mountain Uphill Run Celebrates the Fall Colors
Published
03/22/2013
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- Racers ready! The 36th annual Whiteface Mountain Uphill Foot Race, a run to the North Pole ...
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New Telephone Number for the NYS Tax Department's Public Information Office
Published
03/21/2013
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New York Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition Held March 23-24
Published
03/21/2013
LATHAM, NY -- Fourteen of the New York Army National Guard's most accomplished Soldiers and sergeants will compete for the Best Warrior title during a two-day event at Division of Military and Nava ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
03/21/2013
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 21, 2013) – USA Hockey released today the daily schedule and media availability for i ...
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HESC Encourages College-Bound Students to Apply for 2013-14 Student Financial Aid
Published
03/21/2013
ALBANY, N.Y. —The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), the State agency that helps people pay for college, reminds all college students, including those just ente ...
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HESC Encourages College-Bound Students to Apply for 2013-14 Student Financial Aid
Published
03/21/2013
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), the State agency that helps people pay for college, reminds all college students, including those just entering college in the fall ...
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SEE A NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CLASSIC CAR AT SYRACUSE MOTORAMA AT THE NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS THIS WEEKEND
Published
03/21/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following events that will be coming soon to the New York State Fairgrounds:
The annual Syracuse Motorama show will se ...
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New York's Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $320 Million
Published
03/21/2013
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Out with the Old, in With the New – the Energy-Efficient Way
Published
03/20/2013
In springtime, our thoughts may turn to appliances – whether it’s to clean out the refrigerator or to shop for a new one. When replacing old appliances, ENERGY STAR® qual ...
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$5,000,000 in Prizes Awarded to New York’s Newest Lottery Millionaires
Published
03/19/2013
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Gretchen Dizer doled out $5,000,000 in Lottery prize checks at the Lottery’s New York City Customer Service Center today. The ...
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Newest Powerball and Scratch-Off Winners to Receive $5,000,000 in Lottery Prizes
Published
03/18/2013
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OMIG Identifies Millions in Bad Dental Payments
Published
03/18/2013
Patients who have no teeth do not need fillings or other restoration. And dentists who bill for such services should not get paid by the Medicaid program, according to the Office of the Medic ...
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Newest Powerball and Scratch-Off Winners to Receive $5,000,000 in Lottery Prizes
Published
03/18/2013
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Blugold Keep NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey National Championship Trophy in Wisconsin
Published
03/16/2013
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The NCAA division III men’s ice hockey champion remains in Wisconsin. St. Norbert, from ...
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Blugold Moves onto NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Finals to Face Oswego
Published
03/15/2013
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- This season’s Utica College men’s hockey team set a new school record for goals with 121 ...
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Oswego Tops Norwich and Advances to NCAA DIII Hockey Finals
Published
03/15/2013
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Although Norwich University and Oswego State University have each played in the last four NCAA divis ...
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Step into Springtime at the Home and Garden Show
Published
03/15/2013
State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine today announced the following event that will be coming soon to the New York ...
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USA Hockey unveils details about U.S. Women's National Hockey Team preparations for 2014 Olympics in Sochi
Published
03/15/2013
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