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Thruway Authority to Continue Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project

December 31st, 2009
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The New York State Thruway Authority announced that deck replacement work on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue during the week of January 4, 2010.

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There Is Hope for Recovery in the New Year

December 31st, 2009
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State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today honored the accomplishments that recovery from addiction endowed New Yorkers in 2009 and recognized several dedicated individuals celebra...

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Tappan Zee Bridge Repairs To Continue

December 31st, 2009
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The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that routine repairs on the Tappan Zee Bridge will continue on Monday, January 4, through Friday, January 8, during off-peak travel times, weather permitting.

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New York’s Oil and Gas Industry Submits Comments on Future Natural Gas Exploration

December 31st, 2009
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The Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York (IOGA of NY) formally asked state regulators to make certain technical revisions and clarifications to the official set of rules that will govern natural gas exploration in the Marcellus Shale....

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New Year’s Eve Celebrations Abound in Downtown Albany

December 31st, 2009
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There is still time to choose from an array of entertainment options for New Year's Eve in Downtown Albany. From great dining to live music amidst many festive party environments capped off with overnight accommodations at one of downtown's four g...

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NBC New Year’s Eve Coverage to feature Capital Region Guard Soldier

December 31st, 2009
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First Sergeant James Meltz from Cropseyville, a New York Army National Guard Soldier who earned the Bronze Star for Valor in Afghanistan last year, will be featured on NBC's New Years Eve with Carson Daly tonight.

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Businessman And Former Attorney From Long Island Charged In Separate Felony Tax Fraud Cases

December 30th, 2009
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New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Acting Commissioner Jamie Woodward announced that Jordan Wert, the owner of Image Quest, a printing business located at 160 Rome Street, Farmingdale, and Stephen Hill, a former attorney and princip...

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Champlain Bridge Design Public Meeting to be Held on Monday

December 30th, 2009
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The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will hold a public meeting in Vermont at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 4 to present the six possible designs for the new Lake Champlain Bridge. ...

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Department of State Announces Shared Services Grants to Improve Local Government Services and Reduce Taxes

December 30th, 2009
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New York Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez today announced the recipients of 15 Local Government Efficiency (LGE) awards totaling $3.6 million. These grants for shared services, cooperative agreements, mergers, consolidations and dissolut...

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North Country Awarded 3 Local Government Efficiency Grants Saving Millions in Taxpayer Money

December 30th, 2009
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New York Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez today announced the recipients of 15 Local Government Efficiency (LGE) awards totaling $3.6 million. These grants for shared services, cooperative agreements, mergers, consolidations and dissolut...

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