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Lease Renewal Signals Intent to Grow Solar Industry in Rochester RED BANK, N.J., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Natcore Technology of Red Bank, NJ, will expand its footprint, and add 27 new jobs as part of an expansion project in Greece, New York, at Eastman Business Park. Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy was on hand for the announcement in Rochester, NY. The expansion is being driven by a $914,000 company investment, supported by $500,000 over 10...
"In a state where more abortions per capita are performed than any other, Governor Cuomo's proposed legislation would completely expose women and girls to the horrors and dangers of today's back-alley abortion clinics," warned AUL's Dr. Charmaine Yoest. WASHINGTON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The grisly evidence in Kermit Gosnell's "House of Horrors" criminal trial in Philadelphia should be a wake-up call to New Yorkers who could soon be more vulnerable to similar deadly...
Assemblyman Kearns is outraged in regards to NY Governor Andrew Cuomo cuts in funding for the disabled in New York. Assemblyman Michael P Kearns is proposing a bill that would restore the deep callous funding cuts to New York’s disabled population through the NY OPWDD, Office of People with Developmentally Disabilities . Kearns has been a long time advocate for New Yorker’s that are disabled, crediting his passion to help the most fragile people in NY to his brother, Paul, who is...
NY State Thruway Authority Chairman to Receive RPA Lifetime Leadership Award at Annual Assembly, 'A Resilient Region,' on April 19 NEW YORK, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Regional Plan Association will honor New York State Thruway Authority Chairman Howard Milstein with the organization's 2013 Lifetime Leadership Award for his extraordinary contributions to New York and the region. Howard P. Milstein, who has served as chairman of the New York State Thruway Authority since 2011, has...
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the Company will expand the Regeneron corporate headquarters and laboratories in Westchester County and create more than 400 new high-skill jobs. Today's announcement further cements the reputation of the Hudson Valley as an emerging epicenter for biopharmaceutical growth. "Today's announcement further advances New York's reputation as a leader in the biotech...
ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that a strategic biotechnology project in Western New York, initially funded through the Regional Economic Development Councils, is expanding successfully, leveraging additional private investments for further growth and strengthening the regional economy. The Center for Personalized Medicine (CPM), an extension of Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), has leveraged $18.5 million in additional investments...
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports – Your Universe Online A statewide public health emergency was declared by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday, one day after federal health officials declared the flu outbreak has officially reached epidemic proportions in the US. According to Reuters reporter Colleen Jenkins, the declaration means pharmacists can now administer vaccinations to more people. Cuomo’s office reported in New York alone, more than 19,000 cases of influenza had...
By Beth Finkel, AARP New York State Director NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP commends the leadership of Governor Cuomo and his efforts to make New York State a better place to live, work and age with independence and dignity. Governor Cuomo highlighted several important initiatives that we welcome and on which we look forward to working with him during the upcoming legislative session. AARP New York is very pleased the Governor has proposed an...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ralph Nader today called on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to reject the industry-led push to allow "Fracking" in New York State. Nader said, "Fracking poses threats to: drinking water sources, air quality, worker health and safety, wildlife, vegetation and property values." A full copy of the letter follows: August 29, 2012 Honorable Andrew M. CuomoState CapitalAlbany, NY 12224 Dear Governor Cuomo: I am writing today to urge...
[ Watch the Video: "Body Piercing Regrets" ] Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Teenagers in New York looking to express themselves with body piercings should look for a different method. A new law surrounding body piercing was recently passed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The New York Daily News recently reported that teens under 18 in New York will need permission from their parents’ to pierce body parts other than their ears. In regards to piercings,...
