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I FISH NY Freshwater Fishing Map Now Available From DEC

December 29th, 2011
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Bureau of Fisheries is offering a new, full color map/brochure free of charge for individuals who fish in the freshwaters of New York, the agency announced today. The I FISH NY Guide ...

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Cortlandt Manor-Based Army National Guard Soldiers Head for Afghanistan

December 29th, 2011
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Forty-five New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the Cortland Manor -based 727th Military Police Detachment are on their way to Afghanistan after training Fort Bliss, Texas for the past month.

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Public Speaking Course Offered to High School Students at GCC’s Medina Campus Center

December 29th, 2011
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The Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE) department of Genesee Community College is offering a Public Speaking course at the Medina Campus Center for Orleans and Niagara county high school and home schooled students. Public Speaking (SPE 108), off...

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New York State unions file federal lawsuit over retiree health increase

December 28th, 2011
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A coalition of CSEA, PEF, UUP, NYSCOPBA, NYSTPBA, NYSPIA, and AFSCME Council 82, unions representing virtually all of New York State employees have filed lawsuits in federal court challenging the Cuomo Administration's unilateral increase in the p...

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OGS Announces Upcoming Construction Opportunities

December 28th, 2011
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RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner, today announced bidding for three construction contracts listed below by county.

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OGS to Award New Construction Contracts

December 28th, 2011
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RoAnn M. Destito, New York State Office of General Services Commissioner, today announced that new construction bids have been awarded in the below counties. The awards are described in the listing below. The contracts are expected to be awarded t...

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Probation Officers Finally Clinch Contract with Albany County

December 28th, 2011
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Albany County probation officers represented by the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) voted yes to ratify a contract with Albany County that took three years to negotiate. The ballots were counted December 27 at PEF headquarters. Th...

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New York State Parks and the Department of Environmental Conservation Announce Camping Photo Contest Winners

December 28th, 2011
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The state's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the winners of the 2011 Camping Photo Contest showcasing top images of New York's scenic outdoors. O...

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NYSDEC Seeks Information in Copper Theft

December 28th, 2011
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Law Enforcement is seeking help from the public in solving a theft of brass and copper from the J&L Steel Remediation Site (former Jones and Laughlin Ore Processing site)...

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Supercharged Audis Earn Car and Driver Honors

December 28th, 2011
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Car and Driver magazine means business when it comes to its annual 10Best Cars list. Dozens of cars contend for only 10 available spots, and only the finest cars on the market earn the right to be called one of the best. Currently available at Aud...

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