New York State Office of General Services

08/07/2026

Traffic advisory:

Beginning Wednesday, August 12, 2026, one westbound lane of the Empire State Plaza’s arterial roadway will be closed for repairs.

During the closure, a temporary roadway will be used to bypass traffic beneath the Empire State Plaza.

For through traffic: Directional signage will guide traffic to the temporary roadway that will bypass parking levels and merge motorists back to the arterial and arterial loop.

For parking level and Swan Street access: Motorists seeking access to P1 North, P2 North, Visitor Parking (V-Lot), and Swan Street should use the reduced lane in the normal tunnel and follow signage.

Eastbound traffic will not be impacted during this period. Proceed as normal to enter P3, P2, and P1 South, and to Madison Avenue, East Garage, I-787, and Routes 9 & 20.

Motorists are reminded to please use caution when traveling through the work zone and be aware of temporary traffic controls and directional signage in place.

For more information on this project, visit on.ny.gov/arterial

Aviso de tráfico:

A partir del miércoles 12 de agosto de 2026, un carril en dirección oeste de la carretera principal de Empire State Plaza permanecerá cerrado por reparaciones. Durante el cierre, se utilizará una carretera temporal para desviar el tráfico por debajo de Empire State Plaza.

Para el tráfico directo: la señalización direccional guiará al tráfico hacia la carretera temporal que rodeará los niveles de estacionamiento y permitirá a los conductores reincorporarse a la vía arterial y al circuito arterial.

Para el acceso a los niveles de estacionamiento y a Swan Street: los conductores que deseen acceder a P1 North, P2 North, Visitor Parking (V-Lot) y Swan Street deben utilizar el carril reducido del túnel normal y seguir la señalización.

El tráfico en dirección este no se verá afectado durante este período. Continúe como de costumbre para ingresar a P3, P2 y P1 South, así como a Madison Avenue, East Garage, la I-787 y las rutas 9 y 20.

Se recuerda a los conductores que tengan cuidado al transitar por la zona de obra y que estén atentos a los controles de tráfico temporales y a la señalización direccional instalada.

Para obtener más información sobre este proyecto, visite: on.ny.gov/arterial

08/07/2026

Here’s a novel idea: visit GovDeals.com and bid on rare book collectibles. Published in 1846, this eight-volume set of “Monasticon Anglicanum” explores the history of abbeys, monasteries, hospitals, friaries, and cathedral churches throughout England and Wales, along with related religious institutions in Scotland, Ireland, and France.
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You’re bound to uncover an interesting piece of history!
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Don't close the book on this opportunity — bidding ends Wednesday, August 12 at 1 PM: on.ny.gov/9639

08/05/2026

For ten years in a row, OGS has been recognized as a national leader in government procurement, earning TWO prestigious awards for innovation and sustainability in public contracting:
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🏆 Global Electronics Council’s EPEAT Purchaser Award for our continued leadership in purchasing green technology
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🏆 National Procurement Institute’s Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award
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"Achieving the EPEAT Purchaser Award for ten consecutive years is a remarkable testament to the dedication and expertise of the OGS Procurement Services team. It reflects our unwavering commitment to responsible public procurement, driving continuous innovation, and delivering lasting value for every New Yorker. As we continue to modernize purchasing across the state, this milestone inspires us to keep pushing boundaries and raising the bar.” — Dhanraj Singh, New York State Chief Procurement Officer
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As New York State's centralized procurement office, OGS leverages the state’s buying power in managing approximately 1,500 contracts for commodities, services, and technology that state agencies, local governments, schools, and nonprofits rely on to serve New Yorkers.
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Congratulations to our Procurement Services team on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
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Learn more about OGS Procurement Services and how it helps New York deliver smarter, more sustainable purchasing: ogs.ny.gov/procurement

08/04/2026

The next New York State Procurement Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 5, at 11:30 AM. To receive important state procurement updates, please attend in Meeting Room 6 at the Empire State Plaza or view the live webcast.

More information, including the meeting agenda and webcast link, can be found online:

NYS Procurement Council Meeting | August 5, 2026 Aug 05, 2026 11:30 AM ET — 1:30 PM ET Empire State Plaza Concourse, Meeting Room 6

07/31/2026

TONIGHT Black Arts & Cultural Festival kicks off with a powerful gospel showcase!

Energetic, uplifting, and moving, Melvin Crispell III spreads messages of hope and resilience through his music. He’ll be joined by his friends Crystal Aikin and Rich Tolbert Jr.

Just before they take the stage, we’ll hear a local gospel showcase led by Reverend Joy Marie M. Howard of Albany’s Sweet Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Be there tonight for this concert and leave feeling invigorated and inspired!

🟡 Black Arts & Culture Festival | Gospel Night
📆 Friday, July 31 | 5 – 8 PM
📍 Empire State Plaza Convention Center (bag policy in effect)
🎟️ FREE and open to the public
🔗Concert lineup and full festival schedule: on.ny.gov/bacf

Thank you to our sponsors:
Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA | Market 32 & Price Chopper Supermarkets | City of Albany Department of Recreation | Jamz 96.3 | I LOVE NEW YORK | NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

07/31/2026

Furniture is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. At least not if GovDeals.com has anything to say about it! Browse through bookshelves, tables, cabinets, and more, like these four chairs that are ready to charm a room.
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Don't wait too long, though — life without chairs can be a tough sit-uation.
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Bidding ends Wednesday, August 5, at 1:00 PM: on.ny.gov/9433

07/31/2026

We had more than an OK time in for the NASPO REACH conference.

New York State Chief Procurement Officer Dhanraj Singh, and Contract Management Specialists Jessica Watson, Shannon Prica-Kast, and Dan Blake attended the conference last week in Oklahoma City.

Jessica Watson co-presented “Wrangling the Herd: Building an Effective Contract Administration Manual” with Brett Whitelaw, a procurement manager from Utah. They presented to more than 100 attendees, giving a detailed walk-through of what an effective contract administration manual should include.

Have questions about buying, selling, & more? Be sure to explore our site below and reach out with any questions! ⤵️
https://ogs.ny.gov/procurement-resources

07/31/2026

Orange you curious? 🟧
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Five shades. One official OGS orange.
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Can you spot the real one? Vote by commenting with the number below! 🧡

07/31/2026

After the rain was a rainbow 🌈

You lifted our spirits, Harlem!

Thank you ALL for joining us for an evening of live gospel music at Summer Stage in Harlem.

And thank you for the truly inspiring performances by TJ Reddick & Chosen with special guests Anthony G. Evans and the Harlem Praise Singers.

We’ll see you for the next Summer Stage in Harlem:

🎶 Soul Night
🗓️ Thursday, August 6
🕔 5 to 7 p.m.
📍 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building Plaza

Always free and always open to all! We'll see you there! 🎶

🔗 Learn more: on.ny.gov/HarlemEvents

Summer Stage in Harlem is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you for helping us bring free, family-friendly entertainment to Harlem:
Harlem Presents, HARLEM WEEK Inc., Harlem Community Development Corporation, WBLS, Raising Cane's, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, and NY State of Health

07/30/2026

Gospel Night is tonight!
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Lift your spirits with an evening of FREE live gospel music at Summer Stage in Harlem.
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Join us for inspiring performances by TJ Reddick & Chosen, with special guests Anthony Evans and the Harlem Praise Singers. Bring your family and friends for a joyful evening of music and community in the heart of Harlem.
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🗓️ Tonight, Thursday, July 30
🕔 5 to 7 p.m.
📍 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building Plaza
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Free and open to all! We'll see you there! 🎶
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🔗 Learn more: on.ny.gov/HarlemEvents
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Summer Stage in Harlem is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you for helping us bring free, family-friendly entertainment to Harlem: Harlem Presents, HARLEM WEEK Inc., Harlem Community Development Corporation, WBLS, Raising Cane's, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, and NY State of Health.