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Statement from Governor David A. Paterson

May 28th, 2010
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"I am extremely pleased that an agreement has been reached to lift the cap on charter schools, and am confident that this legislation will greatly increase our competitiveness in the second round of Race to the Top. Agreement on this measure signa...

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Thruway Authority Announces Revised Date for Temporary Closure of Reed Road, Town of Chili

May 28th, 2010
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The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the planned temporary closure of Reed Road in the Town of Chili, Monroe County, has been postponed* due to a schedule change for the rehabilitation of a Thruway bridge on I-90, approximately ...

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Legislature Defends Integrity of Environmental Fund and Reopens Parks

May 28th, 2010
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More than 100 environmental, conservation, civic, agricultural, recreation and community groups concerned about protecting New York's land, air and water are thankful that an agreement was reached to reopen state parks. It is critical that the 55...

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Governor David A. Paterson Announces Passage of Early Retirement Incentive Legislation

May 28th, 2010
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Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the Legislature has passed his bill authorizing an early retirement incentive that will provide State agency commissioners and local officials with an additional mechanism to achieve necessary workfo...

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June 1 Law Brings Changes for Family Caregivers

May 28th, 2010
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Michael J. Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging wants to alert older New Yorkers and their family members or other caregivers that there are important provisions in the Family Health Care Decisions Act that go into effect o...

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‘Poison Pill Parks Bill’ Defunds Environment; Watchdog Groups Hold Albany Accountable for Votes Slashing Fund

May 28th, 2010
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New York's largest environmental accountability groups expressed profound disappointment in the State Legislature and Governor Paterson for approving massive cuts to the Environmental Protection Fund that will compromise the health of the state's ...

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State Parks Welcome Visitors for Memorial Day Weekend

May 28th, 2010
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State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash today directed agency staff to open the gates at all state parks for the Memorial Day weekend and expeditiously get campgrounds, golf courses and historic sites int...

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Thruway Authority Announces Closure of I-190 Exit 4 (Smith Street) North and South Off Ramps

May 28th, 2010
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The New York State Thruway Authority announced the Exit 4 (Smith Street) northbound and southbound off ramps along I-190 will be temporarily closed on Sunday May 30 for the Buffalo Marathon, scheduled during Memorial Day Weekend.

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Statement from Governor David A. Paterson

May 28th, 2010
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"I am disappointed by the Court's ruling, as it prevents the implementation of State employee furloughs and requires the immediate payment of public employee pay raises. In his ruling, however, the judge did not agree with the unions' position tha...

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CSEA President Danny Donohue on the Federal Court Ruling on Furloughs

May 28th, 2010
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"Today's decision is a victory for the rule of law in New York and should make it clear that no governor can run roughshod over people's rights. Gov. David Paterson cannot disregard his responsibility to all the people of New York to ensure servic...

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