NYS Office of General Services

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million for Phase One of the decarbonization of the Empire State Plaza in Albany as outlined in the Empire State Plaza Infrastructure Energy Master Plan.     Governor Hochul’s top priority is keeping New Yorkers safe. This historic investment will help ensure Sheridan Hollow, Arbor Hill, and all surrounding Albany communities are safer, healthier, and more livable by reducing emissions and moving us towards a low-carbon future faster.    Commissioner Jeanette Moy: “Decarbonizing the Empire State Plaza is a significant opportunity that will allow us to couple the modernization of energy systems at New York State capital’s landmark and address decades of long-overdue maintenance. OGS is proud to continue working with New York Power Authority on this transformative endeavor and the realization of the Empire State Plaza Energy Infrastructure Master Plan in the long-term.”   Released today, the Plaza’s Energy Master Plan outlines a phased approach to reduce the Plaza’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and modernize its aging infrastructure and utilities. The first two phases of the Plan will result in more than 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions.    🔗 More from Governor Hochul: https://lnkd.in/gwhHd-f4   🔗 View the plan: https://lnkd.in/g3yhjEga  

Yesterday, OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy joined Governor Kathy Hochul and government leaders at The Great New York State Fair for Women's Day! It was a remarkable day celebrating women's incredible achievements and contributions across New York. Let's keep pushing for equality and recognition in every field! The Fair gates are open all weekend! Don't catch #FairFOMO or let the chance to indulge in some fantastic fair food slip through your (butter) fingers. Relish every moment now through Monday, September 2. 🔗🎠 Find all the fair flair at the link: nysfair.ny.gov

Here’s a quick recap of this month’s New York State Procurement Council meeting:    The Council passed new Discretionary Purchasing Guidelines which can be viewed here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gdgk57Tj    Watch the full meeting⤵️  https://lnkd.in/eG2BEjx6 

‘Wood’ you believe us if we said it’s time to #spruce up the Capitol? 🎄 New York State is looking #fir TWO of our Capital Region neighbors to donate spruce trees to showcase at the New York State Capitol and Empire State Plaza this holiday season! One tree will adorn East Capitol Park, and the other will be placed on the south side of the Capitol on the Plaza near the ice skating rink. If you’re ‘pining’ for a way to make your tree a key part of the festivities, this is your moment to branch out. The donated trees will be removed at no cost to the property owner in mid-November and lit as part of New York State’s tree lighting event in December #AtThePlaza. Get to the root of the matter and learn more at the link: on.ny.gov/3XlzqW7

It’s time for a reschedule! We’re thrilled to host one more Summer Stage in #Harlem concert this Thursday! You don’t want to miss performances by Dietrice A. Bolden and Greginald Spencer and The Art of Soul. So, get offline, get outside, and enjoy FREE music at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building! 🆓 FREE concert    🗓️ Thursday, August 29 | 5-7pm 🔗 on.ny.gov/HarlemEvents

It's the final 'stretch' for our free fitness classes (thanks, Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York!), and the weekday Plaza Tours are wrapping up. Before we bid farewell to these fantastic offerings, step in the right direction and take a victory lap or a Capitol Tour with us this week #AtThePlaza! TUESDAY, 8/27  🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours 🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours 🤸♂️ 5 pm → Pilates Fusion with The Hot Yoga Spot: on.ny.gov/FATP WEDNESDAY, 8/28 Turnip your Labor Day Weekend with fresh offerings from the farmers market, savor the flavors of the lunchtime food vendors, or dive into West Capitol Park after dark, where the New York State Capitol transforms into the ultimate cinema under the stars. 💫 🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours 🌻 10 am → Farmers Market: on.ny.gov/FarmersMarket 🚚 11 am → Food Trucks + Vendors: on.ny.gov/3Jky5HK 🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours 🎞️ 8 pm → Capitol Park After Dark Movie Series, ft. “Matilda": on.ny.gov/CPAD THURSDAY, 8/29 🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours 🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours 🤸♂️ 5 pm → Zumba with Anzala: on.ny.gov/FATP FRIDAY, 8/30 🏛️ 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm → Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours 🥚 1 pm → Plaza Tour: on.ny.gov/PlazaTours 🏛️ 5:30 pm → Friday Evening Capitol Tour: on.ny.gov/CapitolTours 🏷️ Share this post with the group chat, and we'll see you #AtThePlaza!

#OnThisDay 104 years ago, American women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The 19th Amendment marked a critical milestone in our Nation’s history, but it did not guarantee the right to vote for all; for many women of color, that right would not be secured until decades later when the Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965. On #WomensEqualityDay, we recognize the courage of those who fought tirelessly for women’s suffrage and all those who continue to work toward a more equitable future for women and girls in America.  #DYK New York State, where the first Women’s Rights Convention took place in Seneca Falls in 1848, is considered the birthplace of the Women’s Rights Movement.    Tonight, we light the Plaza purple and gold, embodying the spirit and strength of women's pursuit of equality.    🔗 Keep up with the Plaza Lighting Calendar: on.ny.gov/PlazaLights 

🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ GOVBUY 2024 🌟 Mark your calendars for November 21-22, when the most anticipated procurement event of the year will be held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in #Albany, NY! 🔗 GOVBUY 2024: on.ny.gov/govbuy GOVBUY brings together the State's leadership officials and specialists for an unparalleled networking opportunity. With hundreds of vendors showcasing their innovative products and services, it’s your ultimate destination for exploring new contract opportunities. 🤝 Build strong business relationships 🔍 Discover new and efficient ways to buy 📊 Examine the latest trends and policies in procurement Stay tuned; we will unveil an exciting agenda this fall to enrich your GOVBUY experience! 🆓 GOVBUY is FREE to all public sector procurement officers and team members. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to enhance your procurement strategy and grow your network. See you in #Albany! 🔗 Attendee Information: on.ny.gov/4dBgRCR 🔗 Attendee Registration: on.ny.gov/3ACAQmd 🔗 Exhibitor Information: on.ny.gov/3T37wvn 🔗 Exhibitor Registration: on.ny.gov/3Z0dl0n

The OGS Job Board is loaded with open positions!  We’ve pinned a few here:  📌 Senior Policy Advisor  📌 Plant Utilities Engineer  📌 Administrative Assistant  📌 Construction Equipment Operator  🔗 See them all at the link: on.ny.gov/OGScareers

Thrilled to share some fantastic news! 🎉    Margarita Larios, Executive Director for the New York State Office of Language Access, has been named one of the amNewYork and PoliticsNY Power Players in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: on.ny.gov/4fU0EdF    Margarita is the founding executive director for the New York State Office of Language Access (OLA) – the second of its kind in the country. 💫    From corporate executives to nonprofit directors, the individuals who made the list are working tirelessly to create a space for individuals from every walk of life to have their voices heard, whether that be in the workplace or by government officials.    “Many of us immigrated to New York because of the promise of opportunity. New York’s diversity is at the core of that promise, exemplified by our over 800 languages and dialects. Language access is the path to achieving true equity, meaningful inclusion, and accessibility for all. Language justice is the key to creating belonging for everyone who calls New York home.” 🔗 Hear more from this Power Player in a quick Q+A and see her on the list at the link: on.ny.gov/4fU0EdF 🔗 Read more about the OLA — the second of its kind in the country: on.ny.gov/nysola