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DEC ANNOUNCES COMMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR 2016 AMENDMENT TO EAST BRANCH OF FISH CREEK RECREATION MANAGEMENT PLAN IN LEWIS COUNTY
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05/04/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today opened a public comment period on a draft amendment to the East Branch of Fish Creek Recreat ...
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DEC TO PREPARE MANAGEMENT PLAN ON ONTARIO PLAINS UNIT MANAGEMENT AREA
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05/04/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the state is developing a unit management plan (UMP) for the 3,046 acre unit call ...
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STATE DEC AND PARKS REPLANT CONNETQUOT IN THE WAKE OF SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE
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05/03/2016
As part of I Love My Park Day on Saturday, May 7, approximately one hundred volunteers will begin tree restoration efforts at Connetquot River State Park Preserve o ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Western New York Early Intervention Project
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05/03/2016
Help Me Grow WNY has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s ‘What’s Great in our State 2016’, an event that celebrates the people and programs making a ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Finger Lakes Youth Program for Empowering and Encouraging Children with Behavioral Health Needs
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05/03/2016
Finger Lakes Parent Network, Inc. has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s ‘What’s Great in our State 2016’, an event that celebrates the people and ...
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Office of Mental Health Recognizes Dutchess County Group for Dedication to Children’s Mental Health Awareness
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05/03/2016
The Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week Committee of Dutchess County has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s ‘What’s Great in our State 2016&rsq ...
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New York State Office of Mental Health Recognizes High School Student Club for Mental Health Advocacy
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05/03/2016
The NAMI@Emma student club at the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, has been honored at the New York State Office of Mental Health’s ‘What’s Great in our State 2016&rsq ...
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
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05/02/2016
Albany, NY (May 2, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany, District Council ...
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Electricians Recruit Apprentices
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05/02/2016
Poughkeepsie, NY (May 2, 2016) Rondout Electric, Inc. will conduct a recruitment from June 1, 2016 through June 14, 2016 for two electrician apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor anno ...
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UPDATED “ATLAS OF INLAND FISHES OF NEW YORK” NOW AVAILABLE
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05/02/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos, State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, and State Museum Director Mark Schaming today announced ...
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Volunteers Invited for May 7 “I Love My Park Day” Event at Reinstein Woods
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05/02/2016
Saturday, May 7, 2016, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invites the public to “Cache In, Trash Out” at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in the Town of Cheekt ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights
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05/02/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: What's Great in Our State 2016
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05/02/2016
WHO: Join the New York State Office of Mental Health, the New York State Council on Children and Families, the Early Care & Learning Council, Families Together in NYS, the Infant Mental Healt ...
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April 30 is National Drug Take-Back Day
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04/29/2016
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services&nb ...
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DEC Announces Green Practices at State Agencies Lead to $15.6 Million in Cost Savings
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04/29/2016
Lead Agencies in Protecting Our Environment and Saving Money
Implementation of green polici ...
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Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
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04/28/2016
Watertown, NY (April 29, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 (Ogde ...
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DEC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANTS
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04/29/2016
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting applications for federally-funded “Volunteer Fire Assistance” grants, Acting Commiss ...
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Roofers Recruit Apprentices
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04/28/2016
West Seneca, NY (April 29, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Local Union #74 (Western NY), will conduct a recruitme ...
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April 30 is National Drug Take-Back Day
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04/29/2016
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Dansville Man Receives a Million Thanks
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04/29/2016
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DEC Issues Guidance to Avoid Conflicts with Coyotes
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04/29/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on preventing conflicts between people and coyotes as spring temperatures approac ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Rochester
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04/29/2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 29, 2016
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04/29/2016
New Yorkers Encouraged to Recognize Numerous Contributions Provided by Trees
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Dansville Man Wins $1,000,000 on Scratch-Off in Thank You Card from His Sister
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04/29/2016
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Dansville Man Wins $1,000,000 on Scratch-Off in Thank You Card from His Sister
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04/29/2016
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Dansville Man Wins $1,000,000 on Scratch-Off in Thank You Card from His Sister
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04/28/2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016
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04/28/2016
New Yorkers Encouraged to Recognize Numerous Contributions Provided by Trees
On Friday, Ap ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Pelham
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04/28/2016
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Bethpage
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04/28/2016
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Dansville Man Wins $1,000,000 on Scratch-Off in Thank You Card from His Sister
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04/28/2016
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FRANK TAMBURRINO RECEIVES DEC’S ANNUAL WAYNE W. JONES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
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04/27/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded Frank Tamburrino of Dutchess County with its 4th annual DEC Region 3 Wayne W. Jones Award of Ex ...
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DEC TO HOST PUBLIC MEETINGS ON DEER MANAGEMENT
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04/27/2016
Meetings Scheduled for May 10 and May 12/ ...
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Laborers Recruit Apprentices
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04/26/2016
Utica, NY (April 26, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Laborers, Local Union #35, will conduct a recruitment from May 26, 2016 through April 27, 2017 for four to six ...
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DEC: Marshall Islands-based ship dumps oil in Hudson River on Earth Day
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04/26/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation charged a Republic of the Marshall Islands-based vessel after its crew dumped approximately 20 gallons of waste oil in the Hudson River o ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 26, 2016
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04/26/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Chief of Staff Peter Walke will stock Six Mile Waterworks with 2,000 catchable size rainbow trout during a Fre ...
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Laborers Recruit Apprentices
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04/25/2016
Long Island City, NY (April 25, 2016) - The District Council 16 Cement and Concrete Workers Training and Education Fund will conduct a recruitment fro ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights
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04/25/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016
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04/25/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Acting Commissioner Basil Seggos will stock Six Mile Waterworks with 2,000 catchable size rainbow trout during ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Albany
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04/25/2016
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Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Recruit Apprentices
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04/21/2016
Newburgh, NY (April 23, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #5, will conduct a recruitment from May 23, 2016 through ...
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New York State Department Of Environment Conservation Denies Water Quality Certificate Required For Constitution Pipeline
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04/22/2016
Today, officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the denial of the Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution P ...
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DEC ISSUES GUIDANCE TO HOMEOWNERS TO AVOID PROBLEMS WITH BEARS
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04/22/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on how to prevent negative encounters with black bears. Nearly all negative ...
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DEC AND PARTNERS CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH OPENING OF NEW WISCOY CREEK FISHING PLATFORM
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04/22/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and its partners celebrated Earth day by opening a new universally accessible fishin ...
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DEC OPENS ACCESSIBLE FISHING AND BOAT ACCESS ON THE LOWER ESOPUS CREEK IN TOWN OF ULSTER
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04/22/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation celebrated Earth Day 2016 with the grand opening of a new fishing access and car-top boat launch on the Lower Esopus Creek off Sandy Road ...
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DEC EARTH DAY EVENT RECOGNIZES CHEMTRADE LOGISTICS FOR SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING LOCAL AIR QUALITY
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04/22/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recognized Chemtrade Logistics for the operation of new state-of-the-art air pollution control equipment for reducing nitrogen oxid ...
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NYS DHSES Participates in Multi-Jurisdictional Full Scale Training Exercise for a Simulated Bakken Crude Oil Train Derailment at West Point
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04/21/2016
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) is participating in a two-day, multi-jurisdictional, large-sc ...
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DEC to Host Public Information Session on Habitat Management Plan for Ashland Flats Wildlife Management Area in Towns of Cape Vincent & Lyme
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04/21/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a public information session to answer questions from the public and provide information on a recently finalized habitat ...
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DEC’s I FISH NY Program to Kick Off Fishing Education Season
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04/21/2016
The Department of Environmental Conservation is hosting the 9th Annual I Fish NY free fishing event at Albany’s Six Mile Waterworks ( ...
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DEC Announces $500,000 is now available for Sewage Pollution Right to Know Grant Program
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04/21/2016
Funding is now available for projects that will assist communities with the detection, monitoring and reporting of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) to enhance reporting of the Sewage Pollution Right ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 22
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04/21/2016
What: DEC Regional Director Martin Brand and elected officials will be officially opening the Lower Esopus ...
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Disaster Preparedness Commission Schedules April Meeting
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04/20/2016
The bi-annual meeting of the New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. This meeting will be open to the public. A recording of the meeting will be m ...
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Municipalities Can Now Join Together to Purchase More Affordable, Cleaner Power for Residents & Small Businesses
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04/20/2016
Albany - Cities, towns and villages in New York can now join together to form Communit ...
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Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices
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04/20/2016
Syracuse, NY (April 20, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Ironworkers Local Union #60 will conduct a recruitment from May 2, 2016 through ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF SPRING TURKEY SEASON ON MAY 1ST
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04/20/2016
Spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of upstate New York north of the ...
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PSC Announces $171 Million Settlement to Benefit Con Edison Customers
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04/20/2016
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commi ...
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Staten Islander Hits $7,000,000 Jackpot - 3 Months After Fellow SI’er Wins on Same Game
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04/20/2016
Eduardo Reyes joins fellow Staten Islander Rigoberto Mejia Mendoza as a $7,000,000 jackpot winner on the popular $7,000,000 Golden Ticket scratch-off ticket. a href="http://nylotter ...
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PSC Speeds Modernization of Energy Grid Through Collaboration Between Utilities and Third Party Innovators
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04/20/2016
ALBANY — In the next iteration of majo ...
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DEC Celebrates Earth Week with Opening of Wildlife Viewing Platform in Washington County Grasslands
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04/20/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and its partners celebrated Earth Day by opening a wildlife viewing platform in the Washington County Grasslands Important Bird Are ...
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Peddles to Leadville… WW100K Qualifies Cyclists for Prestigious Mountain Bike Race
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04/20/2016
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- From Austin, Texas to Wilmington, N.Y. thousands of mountain bikers are trying to qual ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Nanuet
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04/20/2016
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Two NYC Tax Preparers Arrested for Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns
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04/20/2016
The New York State Depa ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: State Parks to Unveil Free Park Access for Some Families and Transportation Initiative to Bring School Kids to State Parks
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04/20/2016
Who: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
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MEDIA ADVISORY: State Parks to Unveil Free Park Access for Some Families and Transportation Initiative to Bring All New York City School Kids to State Parks
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04/20/2016
Who: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
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Media Advisory
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04/20/2016
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Staten Island man who won the top prize on the Lottery ...
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COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL APRIL 20, 2016 AGENDA
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04/19/2016
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginning ...
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Justice Center Pioneers Forensic Interview Training Model
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04/19/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Diane Ward, Office of Communications
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Finishing Trades Recruit Apprentices
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04/19/2016
Menands, NY (April 19, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for The Finishing Trades Institute of New York at Albany will conduct a ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: State Parks to Unveil Free Park Access for Some Families and Transportation Initiative to Bring School Kids to State Parks
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04/19/2016
Who: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
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Media Advisory
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04/19/2016
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Staten Island man who won the top prize on the Lottery ...
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RED FLAG FIRE WARNINGS ISSUED, RESIDENTIAL BURN BAN CONTINUES THROUGH MAY 14
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04/19/2016
Red flag fire warnings have been issued in several parts of New York State due to dry conditions and rising temperatures, the Department of Environmental Conservation announced today.
The D ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY: State Parks to Unveil Free Park Access for Some Families and Transportation Initiative to Bring All New York City School Kids to State Parks
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04/19/2016
Who: State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
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Justice Center Unveils New Hotline Poster
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04/19/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Diane Ward, Office of Communications
(518) 549-020 ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary March 2016 Area Unemployment Rates
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04/19/2016
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2016. Rates are calculated as prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State& ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES $1.8 MILLION IN CONSERVATION GRANTS TO LAND TRUSTS TO BOOST TOURISM, FARMLAND PROTECTION AND PUBLIC ACCESS FOR RECREATION
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04/19/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced $1.8 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants for 55 nonprofit land trusts ...
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Media Advisory
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04/19/2016
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Staten Island man who won the top prize on the Lottery ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 19, 2016
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04/19/2016
New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues today, April 19 with an announcement in Skaneateles by DEC Acting Commissioner Basil Seggo ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in New Rochelle
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04/19/2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 19, 2016
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04/19/2016
New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues today, April 19 with an announcement in Skaneateles by DEC senior officials heralding Governor And ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights
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04/18/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 19
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04/18/2016
New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week continues Tuesday, April 19 with an announcement in Skaneateles by DEC senior officials heralding Governor A ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 18
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04/18/2016
New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week kicks off today, April 18 with a DEC Climate Smart regional and statewide announcement to help make communit ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR TODAY, APRIL 18, 2016
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04/15/2016
New York State’s weeklong celebration of Earth Week kicks off on today, April 18 with a DEC Climate Smart regional and statewide announcement to help make commu ...
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COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY APRIL 20, 2016 AGENDA
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04/15/2016
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
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COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY APRIL 20, 2016 AGENDA
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04/15/2016
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
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DEC’s ANGLER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM BEGINS ANOTHER SEASON
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04/15/2016
The Department of Environmental Conservation’s annual Angler Achievement Awards Program that recognizes anglers who make exceptional catches begins its 27th season, DEC Acting Comm ...
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New Schodack Island State Park Campground Now Open
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04/15/2016
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced a new campground at Schodack Island State Park in Rensselaer County – its first new tent-trailer ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
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04/08/2016
Rochester, NY (April 14, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Northeast Carpentersspan style="font-siz ...
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Media Advisory
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04/14/2016
New York State Lieutenant Governor, the Office of Children and Family Services and Prevent Child Abuse New York to Host Pinwheel Event for Child Abuse Prevention ...
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Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Harrison
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04/14/2016
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Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Valley Stream
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04/14/2016
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NYS Economy Adds 12,800 Private Sector Jobs in March 2016, Reaches New Record High
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04/14/2016
In March 2016, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 12,800, or 0.2%, to 7,893,700, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York State D ...
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NYS Tax Department Offers Last-Minute Tips as April 18 Deadline Nears
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04/13/2016
With the clock ticking down to the April 18 deadline, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today offered tips to the 2.5 million taxpayers who haven&r ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Hicksville
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04/13/2016
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Schenectady
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04/13/2016
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Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices
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04/12/2016
Floral Park, NY (April 12, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast Area, Local Union #5, will conduct a recruitment from April 18, 2016 through Marc ...
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COOPERATION ACROSS STATE BORDER LEADS TO ARREST AND CHARGES
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04/12/2016
A Pennsylvania man was convicted of several offenses of New York State Fish and Wildlife Law after he was found to have illegally harvested a white-tailed deer as a non-resident, the Department of ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016
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04/12/2016
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host a public workshop to answer questions from the public regarding changes to the Proposed Solid Wast ...
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How to Vote for Lake Placid to Become Kraft’s HockeyVille USA™
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04/12/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- From PeeWees to pros … Lak ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights
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04/11/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
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DEC Announces Law Enforcement Awards For Distinguished Service
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04/11/2016
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the awards for distinguished actions of dozens of its service members and other law enforcement off ...
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DEC Announces Final Management Plan for Camp Santanoni Historic Area
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04/11/2016
The plan for managing Camp Santanoni Historic Area is now final, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acti ...
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Lake Placid’s Olympic Center Nominated for Kraft’s Hockeyville™ USA
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04/11/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Lake Placid’s Olympic Center is one of 10 finalists for the title of Kraft’s Hockey ...
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Plumbers & Steamfitters Recruit Apprentices
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04/07/2016
Oswego, NY (April 09, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local Union #73, will conduct a rec ...
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Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices
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04/08/2016
Orchard Park, NY (April 8, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Boilermakers, Northeast Area, Local Lodge #7, will conduct a recruitment fro ...
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3 Extra Days to File Your Taxes: The Standard April 15 Deadline Extended
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04/08/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers that they can take three extra days to file both their federal and state income tax retu ...
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DEC Seeks Volunteers and Local Coordinators to Conduct Stream and River Monitoring
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04/08/2016
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is recruiting participants for the 2016 summer sampling season to conduct water quality assessments in streams and rivers as part of the Water Ass ...
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Highway Contractors Recruit Apprentices
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04/07/2016
Frankfort, NY (April 7, 2016) - The Empire State Highway Contractors Association, Inc. will conduct a recruitment from May 4, 2016 through April 5, 20 ...
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NYS Tax Department Call Center Hours Extended through April 18 Filing Deadline
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04/07/2016
To assist taxpayers who are filing their taxes during peak income tax season, the New York State Department of Taxat ...
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Nearly Two Hundred First Responders Receive Technical Rescue Training at the New York State Academy of Fire Science
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04/07/2016
Nearly two hundred New York first responders including firefighters and rescue specialists recently attended workshops and practical skil ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Binghamton
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04/07/2016
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Islip Terrace
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04/07/2016
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Ironworkers Recruit Apprentices
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04/06/2016
Albany, NY (April 6, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #12, will conduct a recruitment from May 6, ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES 2015 BEAR HARVEST RESULTS
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04/06/2016
New York bear hunters took 1,715 black bears during the 2015 hunting seasons, the second largest bear harvest on record in New York, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Comm ...
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Ticket sold at Hannaford store
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04/06/2016
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Brewerton
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04/06/2016
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**MEDIA ADVISORY **
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04/05/2016
(April 5, 2016) --- The second annual Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
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04/05/2016
Albany, NY (April 5, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Empire State Carpenters, Local Union #370, will conduct a recruit ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights
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04/05/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
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Reminder: File on Your Phone at TAX.NY.GOV! Now Available en Espanol
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04/05/2016
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*** VIDEO/PHOTO RELEASE ***
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04/04/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Day Two of the second annual Miracle on Ice ...
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APRIL IS "SAFE DIGGING MONTH"
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04/04/2016
ALBANY —The New York State Public Service Commis ...
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Cosmos Deli Owner in Clinton Arrested by NYS Tax Department
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04/04/2016
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Keep Calm and File on Time! Tax Season Tips Help Taxpayers Avoid Scams and Stress with Just Two Weeks Left to File
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04/04/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today offered late-season tax filing tips to help taxpayers avoi ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Stow
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04/04/2016
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*** VIDEO RELEASE ***
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04/03/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The 60 campers arrived, in Lake Placid, N.Y, today, Sunday, April 3, to participate in the five ...
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Carpenters Recruit Apprentices
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03/31/2016
Rochester, NY (April 03, 2016) - The Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Fund (Rochester), will conduct a r ...
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Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Recruit Apprentices
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04/01/2016
Albany, NY (April 2, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2, will conduct a ...
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Roofers Recruit Apprentices
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03/31/2016
Long Island City, NY (April 2, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Loc ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES FIRST SPRING FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL AT BELMONT LAKE STATE PARK
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04/01/2016
2016-17 New York Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide Now Available
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New Flow Trail to open at Whiteface Mountain Bike Park on Saturday June 4
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03/31/2016
WILMINGTON, N.Y. --- The Whiteface Mountain Bike Park opens on June 4th. Join us at noon for the grand ...
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State Parks Unveils Designs for $2.2 Million Beach Transformation Project at Chenango Valley State Park
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03/31/2016
A $2.2 million project that will transform the popular beach area at Chenango Valley State Park was unveiled when Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey visited t ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in East Meadow
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03/31/2016
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First Time CASH4LIFE Player hits $7,000,000 Jackpot
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03/30/2016
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – Gregory Velez, of Union, New Jersey, is the latest Lottery player to win the $7,000,000 top prize on the popular CASH4LIFE draw game. Velez, ...
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DEC ANNOUNCES ZERO HUNTING FATALITIES IN 2015 SEASON
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03/30/2016
The 2015 New York hunting season proved to be one of the safest on record and yielded the first year without a hunting-related shooting fatality since the 1950s, New Yor ...
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NYS OASAS AWARDS LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE TO TRAIN COUNSELING PROFESSIONALS TO RECOGNIZE AND TREAT PROBLEM GAMBLING
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03/30/2016
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today ann ...
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Spending Your Tax REFUND Wisely Can Improve Your Finances
Published
03/30/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and the NYS Division of Consumer Protection, are highlighting six ways that the 7 ...
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**UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY**
Published
03/30/2016
Who: Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul &nb ...
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Improve Your Future Finances by Making SMART Decisions with Your Tax Refund Today
Published
03/30/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, are ...
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Media Advisory
Published
03/30/2016
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Manhattan parking garage atte ...
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**UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY** Please note the change in time for the event
Published
03/29/2016
Who: Commissioner Rose Harvey / New York State Parks
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Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers Recruit Apprentices
Published
03/29/2016
Long Island City, NY (March 29, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Trai ...
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Media Advisory
Published
03/29/2016
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Manhattan parking garage atte ...
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Second Annual Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp Returns Sunday
Published
03/29/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Since 1978 the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys have been referred to as “America’s Team.” But ...
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State Labor Department Releases Preliminary February 2016 Area Unemployment Rates
Published
03/29/2016
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for February 2016. Rates are calculated as prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Sta ...
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Media Advisory: State Commissioner to Highlight Valuable Tax Credits and Free Tax Preparation and Filing Help Available to Eligible New Yorkers
Published
03/29/2016
What: The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance hosts one of more than 600 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites across the state. OTDA’s d ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Published
03/29/2016
Who: Commissioner Rose Harvey / New York State ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Latham
Published
03/29/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Media Advisory
Published
03/29/2016
MANHATTAN, N.Y. – The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega will present a $7,000,000 over-sized prize check to a Manhattan parking garage atte ...
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$2.5 Billion in Refunds Waiting to be Claimed—Don’t Delay, File Now!
Published
03/29/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that, with just 20 days left before the deadline, more than four m ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights
Published
03/28/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
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DEC AWARDS THIRD ROUND OF MOHAWK RIVER BASIN PROGRAM GRANTS
Published
03/28/2016
The state Department of Environmental Conservation awarded more than $155,000 in Mohawk River Basin Program grants for four projects in the Mohawk River Basin Watershed, (DEC) Acting Commissioner B ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Bay Shore
Published
03/28/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Hornell
Published
03/28/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Painters Recruit Apprentices
Published
03/25/2016
Long Island City, NY (March 25, 2016) - The Finishing Trades Institute of New York will conduct a recruitment from April 25, 2016 through May 6, 2016 ...
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Millwrights Recruit Apprentices
Published
03/25/2016
Rochester, NY (March 25, 2016) - The Em ...
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Usource Supports ORDA’s Commitment to Environmental Responsibility
Published
03/25/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Usource announced that in conjunction with one ...
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DEC TO PREPARE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MOHAWK VISTA STATE LANDS
Published
03/25/2016
Planning for the future management of more than 5,834 acres of state lands in the Mohawk Vista is underway, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservat ...
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NCAA D3 Men's Ice Hockey Season Ending Award Announcments
Published
03/24/2016
UMASS-BOSTON’S BELISLE, GENESEO ...
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NYS Economy Adds 18,700 Private Sector Jobs in February 2016, Reaches New Record High
Published
03/24/2016
In February 2016, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 18,700, or 0.2%, to 7,884,000, a new record high, according to preliminary figures released today by the New York Stat ...
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Painted Post Man is Set for Life with $5,000,000 New York Lottery Jackpot Win
Published
03/24/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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NYS Tax Department and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Announce 10-count Indictment against Manhattan CPA
Published
03/24/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced the indictment and arrest of a Manhattan certified public accountant (CPA) for tax evasion./spa ...
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Painted Post Man is Set for Life with $5,000,000 New York Lottery Jackpot Win
Published
03/24/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Mount Vernon
Published
03/23/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Taxpayers Can Receive Their Refunds Faster by Choosing Direct Deposit
Published
03/23/2016
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Taxpayers Can Receive Their Refunds Faster by Choosing Direct Deposit
Published
03/23/2016
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Painted Post Man is Set for Life with $5,000,000 New York Lottery Jackpot Win
Published
03/23/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Painted Post Man is Set for Life with $5,000,000 New York Lottery Jackpot Win
Published
03/23/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights
Published
03/21/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergen ...
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Following Recent Statewide Tax Preparer Arrests, NYS Tax Department and the NYS Division of Consumer Protection Issue Alert
Published
03/21/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Division of Consumer Protection today issued a consumer warning to the sev ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Waterford
Published
03/21/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Farmingville
Published
03/21/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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D3 Men’s Ice Hockey’s Frozen Four in Lake Placid Friday and Saturday
Published
03/20/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- SUNY Geneseo freshman forward Arthur Gordon scored a pair of first-period goals that prove ...
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ECAC Men’s Championship to Remain in Lake Placid
Published
03/19/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- ECAC Hockey (@ecachockeyMWD1) announced today that it has reached an agreement with th ...
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Comment Sought on New Electric & Gas Rates for NYSEG, RG&E Customers
Published
03/18/2016
ALBANY — The New York State Public Service Commission ( ...
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Boilermakers Recruit Apprentices
Published
03/17/2016
Floral Park, NY (March 18, 2016) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast Area, Local Union #5, will conduct a recruitment from April 18, 2016 through Marc ...
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PSC Approves New Regulations to Increase Solar Power Installations Throughout the State
Published
03/17/2016
ALBANY — The New Yo ...
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PSC Approves Roll-Out of Smart Energy Technology for Residential, Business Customers in New York City
Published
03/17/2016
ALBANY — The New Yo ...
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NYS Tax Department and Greenville Public Library Offer Free Tax Return Filing Assistance for New Yorkers
Published
03/17/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Greenville Public Library today announced the opening of a free e-filing assistance site.
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NYS Tax Department and Cobleskill Community Library Offer Free Tax Return Filing Assistance for New Yorkers
Published
03/17/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Cobleskill Community Library today announced the opening of a free e-filin ...
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NYS Tax Department and Cheney Library Offer Free Tax Return Filing Assistance for New Yorkers
Published
03/17/2016
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and the Cheney Library today announced the opening of a free e-filing assistance site.
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Two ECAC Hockey Players Named Hobey Baker Finalists
Published
03/17/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- The Hobey Baker Memorial Award announced the top 10 candidates for the 2 ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Warsaw
Published
03/17/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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03/17/2016
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COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL MARCH 17, 2016 AGENDA
Published
03/16/2016
Albany, NY – The Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold its next regular session beginnin ...
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NYS Tax Commissioner Announces Another Tax Preparer Arrest in Onondaga County
Published
03/16/2016
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Winning TAKE 5 Tickets Sold in Massapequa and Selden
Published
03/16/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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The U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association Championship
Published
03/16/2016
By: The U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Associationbr ...
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Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Reminds New Yorkers of Dangers of Flooding and Severe Storms During Flood Safety Preparedness Week
Published
03/15/2016
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services today announced that March 13-19, 2016, is Flood Safety Preparedness Week and reminded al ...
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Operating Engineers Recruit Apprentices
Published
03/14/2016
Glenmont, NY (March 14, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Operating Engineers, Local Union #106, will conduct a recruitment ...
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Winning TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Ossining
Published
03/14/2016
New York State Gaming Commission, Division of the Lottery
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And Now only Four… ECAC Hockey Championship Tournament Returns to Lake Placid Friday and Saturday
Published
03/14/2016
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- Four teams are left standing in the ECAC men’s ice ...
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DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Search and Rescue Highlights
Published
03/14/2016
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working w ...
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It’s Not Too Late to Apply for Heating Assistance
Published
03/14/2016
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today reminded New Yorkers there is still time to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEA ...
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DEC & DOH TO HOST PUBLIC AVAILABILITY SESSION AND MEETING ON WILLETTS CREEK INVESTIGATION AND CLEANUP STEPS RELATED TO THE DZUS FASTENER STATE SUPERFUND SITE
Published
03/14/2016
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) will host a public availability session and meeting to answer ...
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 2016 – 6p.m.
Published
03/11/2016
What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) will host a public availability session and meeting to answer ...
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COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY MARCH 17, 2016 AGENDA
Published
03/11/2016
COMMISSION ISSUES PRELIMINARY MARCH 17, 2016 AGENDA
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Roofers Recruit Apprentices
Published
03/11/2016
Cicero, NY (March 11, 2016) - The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Roofers, Local Union #195, will conduct a recruitment from April 11, ...
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DEC ISSUES DRAFT UNIT MANAGEMENT PLANS TO UPGRADE THREE ADIRONDACK CAMPGROUNDS
Published
03/11/2016
Draft Unit Management Plans (UMPs) for three NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) campgrounds in the Adirondacks are now available for p ...
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Laborers Recruit Apprentices
Published
03/11/2016
Melville, NY (March 11, 2016) – T ...
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DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS THAT RESIDENTIAL BRUSH BURNING IS PROHIBITED THROUGH MAY 14
Published
03/11/2016
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds New Yorkers that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush burning in towns with le ...
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