To: New York State Apple Growers:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF A REFERENDUM to be conducted by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets of the State of New York, pursuant to Article 25 of the Agriculture and Markets Law and section 204.12 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (1 NYCRR) on whether the New York State Apple Research and Development Program should be continued. The continuation of the order is subject to the approval of not less than 50 percent of all New York State apple growers participating in the referendum.

Any person who, in 2013, produced or caused to be produced apples in the State of New York for any market is a grower entitled to vote in this referendum. Each producer is entitled to one vote.

Copies of the New York State Apple Research and Development Program (1 NYCRR Part 204), which is the subject of this referendum, will be provided upon request made to Dan McCarthy, Market Order Administrator, Department of Agriculture and Markets, lOB Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235, (518) 457-8857.

Please use the enclosed ballot and pre-addressed envelope to return your vote. All ballots must be received no later than June 15, 2014.

Dated and Sealed at the Town of Colonie, New York this 28th day of April, 2014.

The County of Chemung is requesting proposals from qualified administrative services agencies, and/or financial organizations relating to administration, trustee services and/or funding of a deferred compensation plan for employees of The County of Chemung meeting the requirements of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 5 of the State Finance Law, including all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.

A copy of the proposal questionnaire may be obtained from: Jeanette Capece, Chemung County, 203-205 Lake St., Elmira, NY 14902, (607) 737-2912, e-mail: [email protected]

All proposals must be submitted no later 30 days from the date of publication in the New York State Register no later than 4:30 p.m.

Pursuant to Public Officers Law section 104, the Division of Criminal Justice Services gives notice of a meeting of the New York State Commission on Forensic Science to be held on:

Identification and sign-in are required at Empire State Development Corporation site. For further information, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this meeting, contact: Cathy White, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Forensic Services, 80 S. Swan St., Albany, NY (518) 485-5052

Pursuant to New York State Energy Law, Article 6, the New York State Energy Planning Board hereby gives notice of the following: Pursuant to a resolution of the New York State Energy Planning Board on January 7, 2014, the 2014 Draft New York State Energy Plan has been issued for public comment. The public is invited to review and comment on the 2014 Draft State Energy Plan. Copies of the 2014 Draft State Energy Plan, as well as information on how to submit public comments, are available on the State Energy Plan website at http://energyplan.ny.gov. The time period for submitting public comments is extended for an additional 30 days, through May 30, 2014.

For further information, contact: John Williams, NYSERDA, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203, (518) 862-1090, extension 3333, [email protected]

The City of Gloversville is requesting proposals from qualified administrative services agencies, and/or financial organizations relating to administration, trustee services and/or funding of a deferred compensation plan for employees of City of Gloversville meeting the requirements of Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 5 of the State Finance Law, including all rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.

A copy of the proposal questionnaire may be obtained from: Theresa L. Butkevitch, City Hall-Three Frontage Rd., Gloversville, NY 12078-2897, (518) 773-4538, e-mail: [email protected]

All proposals must be submitted no later than 30 days from the date of publication in the New York State Register no later than 3:00 p.m.

The New York State Department of State (DOS) is required by Federal regulations to provide timely public notice for the activities described below, which are subject to the consistency provisions of the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.

The applicant has certified that the proposed activity complies with and will be conducted in a manner consistent with the approved New York State Coastal Management Program. The applicant's consistency certification and accompanying public information and data are available for inspection at the New York State Department of State offices located at One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, in Albany, New York.

In F-2013-0976, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is proposing to construct the East Midtown Waterfront Esplanade and Greenway. This project involves construction of a 40 foot wide shared-use esplanade from East 41st Street to 60th Street. The esplanade would accommodate bicyclists, pedestrians (walkers, joggers, skaters) within a shared pathway. Upland bridge connections to the esplanade would be provided at East 48th and East 54th Streets, along with areas referred to as “nodes” which are generally wider and would provide areas for safe circulation and stopping and access to water dependent and other uses. The proposed esplanade would be constructed in two sections – U.N. Esplanade from East 41st Street to East 53rd Street and ODR Esplanade from East 53rd to East 60th Street and the structures would be offset approximately 30 feet eastward from the existing bulkhead line.

According to the information provided to the Department of State, the project is intended to meet identified goals of expanding public access to the East River waterfront – improving connectivity and continuity by targeting gaps in the existing access – and to enliven the East River waterfront by providing a range of attractive use opportunities, integrating with adjacent upland communities, and encouraging the integration of water dependent and water enhanced uses.

All proposed activities would be undertaken within the Waterfront Revitalization Program (WRP) planning area for the City of New York. All activities requiring a federal permit or other federal authorizations and which are situated within this planning area are subject to review for consistency with the applicable policies of both the State and local programs by the Department of State and the New York City Department of City Planning (NYC DCP) respectively.

Any interested parties and/or agencies desiring to express their views concerning the above proposed activities may do so by filing their comments, in writing, no later than 4:30 p.m., 30 days from the date of publication of this notice or June 13, 2014.

Comments should be addressed to the Department of State, Office of Planning and Development, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12231, (518) 474-6000, Fax (518) 473-2464.

This notice is promulgated in accordance with Title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 930.