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New York Artillery Soldiers Train On New Weapon in the Florida Sun

March 10th, 2010

The New York Army National Guardsmen of 1st Battalion 258th Field Artillery, based in Queens, New York City and Newburgh, N.Y. are spending two weeks here honing their skills on a new weapons system: the M119A2 howitzer.
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Treated Unfairly by Your Insurance Company? Try This Roadmap to Fix the Problem

March 10th, 2010

Sometimes it pays to complain. Last year, more than 7,700 New Yorkers who believed they were treated unfairly by their insurance companies received $32.3 million in payments for claims initially denied. Insurance coverage was restored for thousand...
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Inspector General Finds OMH Boss Linked Promotion to Shady Mortgage Deal

March 10th, 2010

State Inspector General Joseph Fisch found that David Carabello, a top administrator for the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), promised a promotion to an OMH employee if the employee purchased Carabello's New Jersey condominium. Carabe...
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DEC Takes Action to Protect Aquatic Life, Limit Water Intake by Certain Industrial Facilities

March 10th, 2010

The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released a new proposed policy that will add significant protections for New York's vital fisheries by slashing water intake at certain power plants and other industrial facilities, Co...
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Statement from Governor David A. Paterson on the Lieutenant Governor's 5-Year Fiscal Reform Plan

March 10th, 2010

"I thank Lieutenant Governor Ravitch for his diligent work preparing recommendations to help our State government achieve long-term structural budget balance. At its core, his plan reflects our shared view that New York's finances are on an unsust...
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Lieutenant Governor Ravitch Unveils Five-Year Plan to Eliminate New York State's Structural Budget Deficit

March 10th, 2010

Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch today unveiled a fiscal reform plan which calls for a five-year plan to eliminate the State's structural imbalance and institutes a process by which annual budget balance is mandated, monitored and maintained.
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DEC Reports: Record-Setting Year for Peregrine Falcons

March 10th, 2010

2009 proved to be a record-setting year for peregrine falcons in many productivity categories according to a new report released today by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). DEC surveys found that there were 73 terri...
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Governor Paterson Announces Agreement to Create New Operating Entity for Brooklyn Bridge Park

March 10th, 2010

Governor David A. Paterson, in partnership with Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, today announced a Modified General Project Plan (MGPP) that will help to expedite the completion of Brooklyn Bridge Park. The proposed modifications include a Memorandum o...
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Environmental Watchdog Says Short-Term Natural Gas 'Outlook' Means New York State Shouldn't Rush to Drill

March 10th, 2010

Analysts at Environmental Advocates of New York today point to recent forecasts by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) as further evidence that state leaders and agencies need not rush to begin permitting new natural gas drilling in N...
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State Board Recommends 22 Nominations for the State and National Registers of Historic Places

March 10th, 2010

The New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the following properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. For more information on the nominations and the benefits and procedures of listing, view the press ...
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Commissioner Grannis Reminds Small Communities of Ban On Brush Burning During High Fire Risk Period

March 10th, 2010

State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today reminded New Yorkers who reside in smaller communities that all residential brush burning is prohibited during the state's historically high fire risk period, Mar...
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Nine New Organic Production Guides Now Available

March 10th, 2010

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today announced the availability of nine new organic production guides for farmers. The new guides provide information for farmers on how to produce certified organic apples, blueberries, grap...
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State Parks Proposes Access Pass Eligibility Reforms

March 10th, 2010

The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation today proposed changes to its Access Pass program, which provides state residents with certain permanent disabilities free or reduced cost admission to parks, cabins, campsite...
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March 10th, 2010

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Thruway Authority Announces I-87 Ramp Closure for Guiderail Repair

March 10th, 2010

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that the northbound I-87 Interchange 1 ramp to Hall Place will be closed from Wednesday, March 10, at 9 p.m. until Thursday, March 11, at 5 a.m. for guiderail repair. The guiderail repair is bei...
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