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Public Service Excellence Awards honor individuals and teams who make New York a better place Two highly accomplished individuals and a team of dedicated staff from three state agencies were honored during a recent ceremony at the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs in Albany. The 2016 Public Service Excellence […]
On June 16, 2016, at the Century House in Latham, the New York State Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene honored Susan Delano, deputy managing director, on her retirement. The Research Foundation is the organization responsible for administering and directing research programs at the New York State Office of Mental […]
Rossana Rosado, who was nominated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in February to serve as New York’s 66th Secretary of State, was unanimously confirmed by the Senate Wednesday night. Rosado will lead the Department of State, which is one of the oldest agencies in state government, having been established in […]
Life has come full circle for Regina Calcaterra, starting with her success as a student at SUNY New Paltz. After writing two books, an illustrious career in state government, and being named a partner at a law firm, Calcaterra is returning to New Paltz to be the commencement speaker […]
After a 16-year career in the state Senate, Ruth Hassell-Thompson is joining the Cuomo Administration as special advisor for policy and community affairs for the New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Since 2000, Hassell-Thompson, D-Mount Vernon, has represented parts of the Bronx and Westchester County as senator. She […]
Journalist and author Eyal Press, who has made a career of writing about controversy and moral dilemma, will give a speech titled “Telling the Story That Divides Us” Tuesday night on the campus of SUNY New Paltz. With two successful books under his belt and dozens of articles published, Press’s […]
Janet DiFiore was sworn in Monday as the Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals following a unanimous confirmation by the Senate. “My professional life has been devoted to the fair administration of justice, and I [will] gladly continue my service to the people of New York on […]