Login Thursday May 17, 2012
- Roundtable on the Social Contract
- What's Next For NYS Roundtable by Empire Page staff & colleagues
- Interview with John Durso, New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance
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Press Releases Issued over readMedia's Newswire
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation adopted an emergency rule to allow for herbicide treatment to combat hydrilla, an invasive plant species that has plagued parts of the Cayuga Inlet since last summer, the agency announced...
The Public Policy Institute (PPI), the research arm of The Business Council of New York State, is releasing its second of two studies on New York's lucrative bioscience industry.
The scheduled work for the Grand Island Boulevard on-ramp at Exit 17 to southbound I-190 has been postponed due to inclement weather, the New York State Thruway announced today.
Poor Weather Conditions Force Cancellation of Army National Guard Helicopter Water Bucket Training
May 8th, 2012
Poor flying conditions have forced the cancelation of a joint New York Army National Guard /The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation/Central Pine Barrens Comission training exercise in which Army National Guard helicopters would...
The toll plaza at Exit 24 (Albany, Adirondack Northway) of the New York State Thruway has re-opened for travel in all directions.
Long Island Army National Guard Helicopters Conduct Fire Bucket Training Wednesday Morning
May 8th, 2012
Two New York Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters will conduct water bucket training in Sarnoff Preserve Lake in Riverhead in the vicinity of County Route 63 on Wednesday May 9.
NYPTA Lobby Day May 15 Stop High Copays
May 8th, 2012
According to the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA), the vast majority of health insurers now apply the higher "specialist" copay to physical therapy visits. The application of the higher "specialist" copay causes an unfair financial b...
The New York Department of State will hold a public meeting on Monday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. regarding the appearance enhancement profession, which includes licensing for nail specialty, cosmetology, waxing, natural hair styling and esthetics. The...
Three E-ZPass Walk-In Centers to Close
May 8th, 2012
E-ZPass Walk-In Centers in Albany, Syracuse, and Grand Island will go out of service on Friday, June 8, 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced. Walk-in Centers in Nanuet, Yonkers, Queens and Staten Island will remain open.
Motorists in the Albany area can expect delays Tuesday, May 8, because of the temporary closing of Exit 24 of the New York State Thruway.
Motorists may experience delays because of an earlier tractor trailer accident. Both the right and right center lanes are still closed between Exits 53 (Buffalo) and 54 (West Seneca) on I-90 at 426.8.
Thruway Exit 24 to Close Tuesday Afternoon
May 7th, 2012
The Exit 24 toll plaza in Albany, servicing I-87 northbound and I-90 eastbound, will be closed from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on Tuesday May 8, 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced.
CSEA response on quality care reforms
May 7th, 2012
"CSEA is anxious to review the actual legislation and the entire report in close detail but our initial impression is positive. This new initiative appears to have a broad mission to ensure consistent quality of care and maintain independent overs...
Statement of PEF President Ken Brynien on governor's legislation to create new Justice Center
May 7th, 2012
We agree with the governor that the abuse and neglect of people with disabilities cannot and should not be tolerated. Additionally, private providers who serve people with special needs and disabilities should and must be subject to the same trans...
The New York Sate Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on Tuesday May 15, beginning at 10 a.m. in New Hartford, Oneida County, regarding a request by the Town of New Hartford and the Village of New York Mills to establish a new,...