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Ostroff Associates Sponsors Girls Inc. Teen Classroom
Ostroff Associates is thrilled to partner with Girls Inc. to help support programming at their newly renovated headquarters in Albany. The OA team recently put their handiwork to use in setting up the Teen Classroom to help create a welcoming and functional space for the girls’ after-school programs. We look forward to continuing to add new additions to the room including books, school supplies and technology to further bolster... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FOURTH ROUND OF TERM 3 ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new appointments to his administration. “After passing the broadest, most sweeping state budget that we have done, I am proud to continue this administration’s record of delivering real results for New Yorkers with this team of dedicated public servants,” Governor Cuomo said. “As the Federal government continues to challenge New York’s core values, I look forward to working with these talented individuals to... -
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Mission Day in New York State
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Upstate NY/Vermont Chapter held their first annual Mission Day on Tuesday, April 30th at the New York State Capitol. Local blood cancer survivors, their families, LLS board and staff members dedicated their day to raising awareness about the innovative research LLS is doing and the unprecedented progress they’re making in the fight against cancer. A sincere thank you to Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO LAUNCHES NINTH ROUND OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL COMPETITION
Round IX Will Award More Than $750 Million Across All 10 REDC Regions Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched Round IX of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, officially kicking off the 2019 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants on May 1, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for assistance from... -
NYSERDA Announces One-Year Anniversary of State’s First Clean Energy Incubator in Southern Tier
CONTACT: Jerome Han (212) 971-5342 ext. 4327 jerome.han@nyserda.ny.gov Incubator Home to 19 Companies Including 76West Winners and Finalists Ireland-Based Hub Controls – Last Year’s 76West $500,000 Winner – Opens First North American Office at Incubator Supports Governor Cuomo’s Green New Deal – A Nation-leading Clean Energy and Jobs Agenda That Puts New York on a Path to Carbon Neutrality Complements “Southern Tier Soaring” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to... -
City & State’s The Higher Education Power 50: Honoring the 50 most powerful New Yorkers working in higher education
In his first year in office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created 10 regional councils to overhaul the distribution of state economic development funds – and he named someone from academia as one of the two co-chairs on each council. The appointments marked the beginning of a close collaboration between the administration and institutions of higher learning, public and private alike. In another high-profile partnership, Cuomo announced earlier this year that... -
Ostroff Associates Supports National Grilled Cheese Day to Benefit the Double H Ranch
Ostroff Associates is proud to support Capitol Melts in Albany and their National Grilled Cheese Day beneficiary, the Double H Ranch in New York’s Adirondack Park. The mission of the Double H Ranch is to provide specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses, including a summer camp and a winter adaptive ski program. All programs are free of charge for the children and families who... -
GOVERNOR CUOMO AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT ON FY 2020 BUDGET
Historic Agreement Makes 2% Property Tax Cap Permanent, Includes Landmark Criminal Justice Reforms, and MTA Reform Plan That Includes Central Business District Tolling Increases Education Aid by Over $1 Billion, Bringing Total Education Funding to $27.9 Billion, and Introduces New Education Equity Formula to Ensure Funding for Poorer Schools Agreement to Enact Public Campaign Finance System State Spending Kept at 2% for the Ninth Straight Year Governor Andrew... -
Covanta Environmental Solutions Partners with New York State for Second Phase of Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program
Over 14,670 pounds of expired medication have been destroyed since May 2018 MORRISTOWN, NJ – Covanta Environmental Solutions, a leading provider of environmental services to the healthcare sector and a wide range of other industries, has been awarded a contract from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) for phase two of their Pharmaceutical Take-Back Pilot Program. As part of the pilot program’s initial launch in 2017, Covanta... -
Speed Cameras Will Surround Every New York City Public School
By Vivian Wang The New York Times ALBANY — The speed cameras that were installed around many New York City public schools several years ago seemed like an unqualified success: Traffic deaths near the cameras fell by more than half, and speeding was reduced by more than 60 percent. And yet, last summer, the cameras went dark, a casualty of partisan politicking in Albany and a potent reminder of...
