Former Altmar Clerk-Treasurer Wrote Herself Checks, Pocketed Cash State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced this week that an audit and investigation by his office revealed a former official of the now-dissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County stole more than $117,000 in public funds. The New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and charged her with […]
Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement Accepted through April 30 ALBANY, NY (03/21/2014)(readMedia)– New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Joan McDonald this week announced the extension of the public comment period on the High Speed Rail Empire Corridor Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), which outlines plans for improving passenger and freight […]
At March meeting of Town Council: In answer to a strong challenge about her service on the Town Council Shirley Lasker provided a spirited response. Mr. Sweet seconded her response. Mr. Gromack chose to launch a personal attack. Tough truths remain. By Tom Nimick My challenge to Shirley Lasker began by recalling her early reputation […]
BY KATHY KAHN Nyack’s Spring Fest (April 13) is just around the corner but in the wee hours of the morning, a fest of another kind is likely going on in or around the village’s downtown area—one that involves revelers who’ve had one too many hitting the street– and sometimes hitting each other. The Pour […]
Friday, March 28, 2014, 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Club 101, 101 Park Avenue, New York City MTA PRESS RELEASE The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that it plans to hold a conference on Friday, March 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for small businesses, especially minority-owned, women-owned and certified disadvantaged businesses (MWDBEs) that […]
NEW CITY – Senator David Carlucci (D) announced today that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,000 scholarships to be awarded June 9 at their Annual Legislative Conference Day. “Given the high costs of college, every opportunity must be made by local students and their working families to meet their […]