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Thruway Announces Limited Truck Parking at Junius Ponds Travel Plaza

July 30th, 2010
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The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that a pavement resurfacing project at the Junius Ponds Travel Plaza will result in limited truck parking beginning Monday morning, August 2, 2010, weather permitting.

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New York State Procurement Council Will Meet on August 11, 2010

July 30th, 2010
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The New York State Procurement Council will meet on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Meeting Room 6 of the Concourse Level, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York.

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Thruway Authority to Continue with Tappan Zee Bridge Deck Replacement Project

July 30th, 2010
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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 August 2, 2010.

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McDonald’s African American Family Day Lineup For Saturday, August 7 at the Empire State Plaza

July 30th, 2010
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New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner, John C. Egan, today announced that African American Family Day, the free family-friendly event at the Empire State Plaza is the place to be on Saturday, August 7, from noon – 7 p.m.

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U. S. DOT Provides $727,000 for Buffalo Station Improvements

July 30th, 2010
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Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released $727,000 in funding to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for the rehabilitation of the Buffalo-Depew railroad station...

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Governor Culver to speak at ISEA’s Summer Leadership Conference

July 30th, 2010
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Iowa Governor Chet Culver will address more than 300 Iowa education leaders on Wednesday, August 4, in Storm Lake.

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Gold Standard Initiative Supports Enhanced Provider Performance and Higher Quality Addiction Services

July 30th, 2010
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Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced the launch of the new Gold Standard Initiative designed to support and recognize exemplary service provider performance, improve long...

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SUNY Canton Receives Nearly $600,000 NSF Grant for Scholarships

July 30th, 2010
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Over the next four years, SUNY Canton will receive a $596,160 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to be used for scholarships given to engineering technology students.

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Updated: NYS AFL-CIO Is Deeply Disappointed by Failure of James Zadroga Health & Compensation Bill

July 30th, 2010
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Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO, issued the following statement on last night's vote regarding the James Zadroga 9-11 Health & Compensation Bill:

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Paving Operations to Impact Traffic on I-476 Clarks Summit

July 30th, 2010
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling northbound on the Northeastern Extension (I-476) between Keyser Avenue (Exit #121) and Clarks Summit (Exit #131) to be prepared for a right-lane closure to be in effect 6 a.m. Monday...

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