Category: Government

National Park Tourism in New York State Creates $742.7 Million in Economic Benefit

  National Park Tourism in New York State Creates $742.7 Million in Economic Benefit New report shows visitor spending supports 7,289 jobs in New York State   PHILADELPHIA, PA – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 16,328,214…

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New York’s invasive species early detection network in Millbrook

  Sign Up for Your Free Training Today Interested in becoming part of New York’s invasive species early detection network? Register for an upcoming iMapInvasives free training session. Learn how to report the invasive species locations and control efforts in your…

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Earth Week Events Being Held Statewide For Families to Enjoy Nature and Learn More About Environmental Sustainability

  Earth Week Events Being Held Statewide For Families to Enjoy Nature and Learn More About Environmental Sustainability   Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that as part of Earth Week 2016, which takes place this week, numerous family-friendly events…

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Governor Announces $150 Million Available For Renewable Energy Projects

  Funding Will Build and Expand Large Solar, Wind, Hydro and Other Renewable Energy Projects to Meet State Goal of 50 Percent Renewables By 2030 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $150 million in funding to support large-scale renewable energy…

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Tax Department Stopped 239,000 Suspicious Refund Claims, Saved New Yorkers $400 Million During Tax Season

  Tax Department Stopped 239,000 Suspicious Refund Claims, Saved New Yorkers $400 Million During Tax Season   Savings to New Yorkers up 18% over Last Year; Nearly $4 Billion in Savings to Taxpayers since 2003 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced…

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U.S. Attorney’s Office For The Southern District Of New York Recovers Nearly $12 Billion In Forfeitures And Civil Actions

    U.S. Attorney’s Office For The Southern District Of New York Recovers Nearly $12 Billion In Forfeitures And Civil Actions During Two-Year Period From January 1, 2014, Through December 31, 2015 In Excess of $8.6 Billion Recovered From Criminal…

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DEC Announces Opening of Spring Turkey Season on May 1st

  DEC Announces Opening of Spring Turkey Season on May 1st 13th Annual Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend Set for April 23-24 Spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary and…

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JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL INTER-TRIBAL UNITY GATHERING IN WINGDALE

  JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL INTER-TRIBAL UNITY GATHERING IN WINGDALE   Wingdale, NY:  The Schaghticoke First Nations, in partnership with the Town of Dover, is hosting a Unity Gathering at Thomas J. Boyce Park in Wingdale, NY with…

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MOLINARO SELECTS OFFICE FOR THE AGING DIRECTOR

  MOLINARO SELECTS OFFICE FOR THE AGING DIRECTOR POUGHKEEPSIE — Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro is announcing he has selected Todd Tancredi to serve as the Director for the Dutchess County Office for the Aging, following the retirement of…

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Dutchess County Celebrates Earth Day with Highway Clean Ups

  Dutchess County Celebrates Earth Day with Highway Clean Ups Poughkeepsie… With Earth Day approaching on April 22nd, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced the Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Division will be devoting several days…

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Earth Week Events Being Held Statewide For Families to Enjoy Nature and Learn More About Environmental Sustainability

  Earth Week Events Being Held Statewide For Families to Enjoy Nature and Learn More About Environmental Sustainability Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that as part of Earth Week 2016, which takes place this week, numerous family-friendly events are…

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School Bus Driver of the Year Award

  School Bus Driver of the Year Award Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro announced today Heather McCaffrey, of the Arlington Central School District, has been named the winner of the 15th annual Dutchess County School Bus Driver of…

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Governor Announces ‘No Empty Chair’ Enforcement and Education Campaign to Keep Teen Drivers Safe on the Roads

  New York State Partners With Law Enforcement and Local Schools to Raise Awareness of Highway Dangers During Prom and Graduation Season Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the “No Empty Chair” teen driving safety education and enforcement campaign to…

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Governor Announces $11 Million in Climate Smart Community Grants Available to Municipalities

  Unprecedented $300M EPF Establishes New $22 Million Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Category to Support Community Resilience Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $11 million in Climate Smart Community grants is available for municipalities to become more resilient to…

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