Apr 19, 2008 | The Ithacan
“Go to L.A. if you like getting coffee for people for like 20 years”
It's the middle of a cold winter afternoon in Ithaca, and the Moving Box executives are getting dirty. via The Ithacan
Input Sought On Pollution Cleanup Plan
Reported by: Jeff Stone Email: JStone@WETMTV.com Last Update: 9:18 pm Input Sought on Cleanup Plan New York State officials are looking for your input on a pollution cleanup plan in Big Flats. via WETM-TV Elmira
NanoBusiness Alliance Announces Keynote Lineup for 7th Annual...
The NanoBusiness Alliance, the world ' s leading nanotechnology trade association, today announced the keynote schedule for its NanoBusiness 2008 conference and exhibition, to be held May 4-6 at the Marriott ... via Earth Times
“One of the tendencies [of condo owners] is not to raise charges and not look ahead”
In a city filled with selective co-op boards, condos have carved out their own niche by offering buyers an easier avenue into the real estate market. via The Real Deal
A seminar for musicians dealing with a changing industry The vastly changed landscape of the music-making industry can be as disheartening as it is exciting. via Art Voice
Court says no to airlines passengers' rights law
“I am hopeful that the appeals process by the state of New York will continue for the protection of all New York passengers.”
ALBANY - A federal appeals court yesterday struck down a 3-month-old New York law that ensures passengers who wait hours on airport tarmacs get food, water and other essential services, saying the state ... via Journal News
MONDAY: GOP's list of Reynolds' replacements narrows
“I think there's a lot of work to be done on behalf of people of New York State”
The field of possible Republican replacements for outgoing U.S. Rep. Tom Reynolds continued to narrow Monday. via Union-Sun & Journal
With Easter a week away, the egg hunt is on
“It's a nice way to show them about Easter.”
Thousands of eggs are hidden across Staten Island as youngsters take part in several holiday festivities STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- More than 5,000 colorful eggs were spread across the lawn at the Staten Island Zoo ... via Staten Island Advance
Librarian Sarah Livingston will be offering a series of genealogy programs for the spring season. via Daily Star
The Spitzer Scandal: Lust Plus Pride
“I don't think, by any metric, you'd say that his administration thus far has been a success”
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer alongside wife Silda holds a news conference at his Manhattan office on March 10, 2008, after it was announced that he has been involved in a prostitution ring. via Time
Job losses continue to sting region
“More people are spending more dollars on leisure and recreational activities, and a large component of that is restaurants and bars - going out to eat more”
A sharp rise in the Rochester-area unemployment rate in January represents job losses across much of the economy, state officials said Thursday. via Democrat & Chronicle
Livingston Co. woman accused of stealing $35,000 in Booster Club funds
A Livingston County Grand Jury returned a 26-count indictment against Laurie Perry of West Sparta, NY who is charged with one count of grand larceny in the third degree, and 25 counts of falsifying business ... via WHEC-TV Rochester
Searchers Hunt For Rabbi, 91, Last Seen In Jersey City
Authorities are searching north Jersey for a 91-year-old rabbi who's been missing for more than a day. via WNBC-TV New York
NY judges: Passenger law might interfere with aviation rules
“I'm hopeful the judges will preserve the law”
A federal appeals panel seemed impatient Wednesday with arguments supporting the first law in the nation requiring airlines to provide food, water, clean toilets and fresh air to passengers trapped in a plane ... via New York Daily News
How Staten Islanders can take part in 'million tree' initiative
Do you want to learn how you can become part of a project to plant a million trees in the five boroughs by 2017? Well, here's your chance. via Pennlive.com
Mothers of autistic children form alliance for awareness, fun
“My husband and I started taking them out when they were 2 years old, to places like the mall and the grocery store”
Three moms on a mission have pooled their talents and created a new nonprofit organization to address the needs of local families with autistic children. via The Post-Star
Melting snow, rain could produce flooding today
Keep an eye out for rising waters today in Western New York. With melting snow and heavy rain expected today and tomorrow, meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Buffalo today issued a flood watch ... via Democrat & Chronicle
Still Trying to Bring Their Fallen Heroes Home
“Things that weren't possible for identification of remains 10 years ago are possible now”
The military telegram arrived in Peekskill, N.Y., on a springlike day in February 1945. via New York Times
Deadly toll of domestic violence
“Still, it's a glaring problem”
A priority for Island D.A. as troubling percentage of cases end in slayings STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Bay Terrace resident Jeanne Kane's divorce documents tell the tale of a woman brutalized by her husband for ... via Staten Island Advance
Bills: None. 1217 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515. 1-202-225-5441. Web site: http://johnhall.house.gov Activities: Kicked off 2008 Town Tour at the Poughkeepsie town hall. via Poughkeepsie Journal