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SUNY Upstate Medical Branches to be Explored in Mohawk Valley, Watertown Regions

Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito (D-Rome) recently announced that Governor David Paterson has signed her legislation (Assembly Bill 8173-A) into law. This important measure will direct the president of the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University to conduct a study to explore the viability and compelling need for branch campuses of the SUNY [...]

Governor Paterson Directs Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff

ALBANY, NY (07/08/2010)(readMedia)– Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on New York State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, July 12, in honor of two Fort Drum soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan on July 5. Staff Sergeant Christopher F. Cabacoy and Private First Class Edwin C. Wood were killed when [...]

Governor Paterson Directs Flags to Be Flown at Half-Staff for Ft. Drum Soldiers

ALBANY, NY (05/20/2010)(readMedia)– Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on New York State government buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 24, in honor of two Fort Drum soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan on May 18. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas P. Belkofer and Lieutenant Colonel Paul R. Bartz were killed when enemy [...]

DEC Finishes Cleanup at Frink America

Comprehensive Cleanup Turns Polluted Site into Community Asset ALBANY, NY (02/05/2010)(readMedia)– New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis recently announced that the cleanup of the former Frink America snowplow manufacturing site in Clayton (Jefferson County) is complete, clearing the way for the 8-acre parcel along the St. Lawrence River to return [...]

Jessica Crawford Explores Run for State Senate